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What a Great Year You have Had!

Have you taken the time to write down all the events, activities, ministry opportunities, acts of kindness, etc  that you have gone to or been a part of this year? Let me suggest that you start a list right away. You will be amazed at how much that could be. Include everything. Men often volunteer to coach or help in sports. Some are Deacons or Elders. Pastors, you preach 2-3 times a week or more. Women go to conferences, help at nursing homes, many lead youth activities, visit hospitals, teach Sunday School, etc. How much travel have you done? Special times with your spouse. How about date nights!!!! You might be surprised how much you did. Write it all!

You probably have had a fabulous year and didn’t realize it. Today so many people talk about only troubles, problems and bad news. When we add up the good it far outweighs the bad! Take a minute and start a list right now and see for yourself what a great year you have had!

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P.S. This week we started writing down all of the many things All Pro Pastors Ministry as well as Linda and myself have been a part of. As we started writing the list got longer and longer. When we took a break we were amazed at just how much we were a part of. In fact as of this writing December 20th the list is still growing. Sometime in the next few days we will be putting our year end newsletter together that will highlight some of these. Hope you will take the time to read it.

We are praying for you!

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MISSION

The purpose of our ministry is to empower Pastors to become Champion role models for all people through personal encouragement, challenge, accountability and achievement, and to bring unity to the “Body of Christ” through love, trust, prayer and personal relationships, that by this our Lord Jesus may say: “well done my good and faithful Servant”.

VISION

Our vision is to see the Body of Christ joined together through a Covenant of Prayer that brings all denominations, cultures, races and pastors together in action, and that pastors have relationship between themselves of trust, love and determination to save their community and make disciples for Jesus Christ and the Kingdom of God!

CORE VALUES

  • Commitment to Jesus, Wife, Children, The Body of Believers, and to never give up.  I Timothy 3: 5
  • Humble as a Servant leader, accepting this Powerful God given role (Humility).  Philippians 2:5-8
  • Accountable. God holds everyone personally accountable – we accept genuine self accountability shared with a trusted few for counsel, strength, and Agape’ love.  Proverbs 27:9
  • Mature – God expects us to be a “Role Model” by being Spiritually Mature.  Hebrews 5:13,14
  • Positive – Giving confidence to others by the words we speak and by displaying a victorious life attitude.  Philippians 4:13
  • Influence – realizing that the world is watching our every move, starting with our family, and diligently working to carry the Light of Jesus for all to see.  Matthew 5:16
  • Openness – We are transparent and trustworthy with heart to heart confession, examination, counsel and grace.  Proverbs 27:17
  • Network – We support fellow “Champions” like a tightly woven garment, and we strongly encourage the support of Evangelical Christian businesses, churches and all believers as co-laborers to reach the world for Jesus.  Ephesians 4:15, 16
  • Self Examination – To test ourselves against God’s Word and determine specific ways to Achieve improvement.  Galatians 6:3,4

Did you know that many pastors today live very lonely lives. Many pastors say, “I am surrounded by masses and still I am standing on an island all alone!” In recent surveys asking pastors what is the toughest thing about being a pastor, the re-sounding number one answer was “not having a trusted loyal friend”.

All Pro Pastors is a ministry founded in 2007 that addresses this issue head on. It is a “pastor-to-pastor” ministry bringing pastors together in very small groups of 4 for developing trust with encouragement, accountability and lifelong relationships. It is also a ministry that provides on-going words of inspiration and motivation with helpful resources, tools and special events that we can link into.

As men it is very easy to keep things bottled up inside and as pastors our very nature puts us on guard. Many pastors are stepping down or out of the pastoral ministry each and every day due to the pressure and high expectations that we feel. The fact is, only another pastor can relate to what we feel. It is with this in mind that we started what we call, “The Champions Table“.

The development of “The Champion’s Table“ is a God given instruction to be shared with all pastors. Pastor, the Table is a safe place! Jesus gave us an example to follow. We also call it “The Jesus Model“.

We believe that God has called pastors to lead, to set the example, to be His “Champion Role Models”. Through the Champion’s Table we see God changing pastor’s lives and their families, becoming leaders that men want to follow, and filling the void of aloneness by building trustworthy friendships!

All Pro Pastors is reaching around the GLOBE through the power of technology and “pastors telling pastors”. Pastors throughout North America, Central America, Asia, Europe and Africa are forming Champion’s Tables in increasing numbers and report that they are having a great impact on all relationships. Many other Continents and Countries are connecting the Kingdom together through Champion’s Tables and are sharing with us astonishing testimonies.

Note:(The Champions Table format can be used by any Ministers Group, Association or Organization as a tool to strengthen and sustain their efforts)

Tables

All Pro Pastors International is helping Pastors overcome the heartbreak of “aloneness” by bringing Pastors together in a format that has proven success. Christ is using All Pro Pastors to accomplish this mission utilizing several platforms:

  • Champion’s Tables – small groups of 4 Pastors meeting weekly in a much needed, structured, simple and completely confidential forum with secure website weekly support.
  • Pastors Events – Luncheons, Breakfasts, Conferences, Retreats, and Seminars offer to Pastors informational and encouraging platforms that cover the real issues that are current and relevant in the lives of Pastors.
  • Speaking at existing Pastor/Leaders events such as monthly meetings and annual conferences
  • Mission Trips – International Pastor Conferences as well as USA/Global Pastor Unity Events
  • Website and Multi-media weekly challenges, news, devotionals, encouragement videos, Webinars and social networking

Letter from the Founders

Dear Pastor,

In 2003 the Lord clearly spoke to me that we as Pastors need to learn to trust one another and to love each other. He also said that we as Pastors need to live” Holy” lives at home and embrace accountability. This word started my wife and me on a journey to begin a ministry called All Pro Pastors International(APPI).

The Lord gave me the vision of 4 pastors meeting together as men and this was to be called “The Champions Table”! The Champion’s Table is the foundation of APPI and have helped Pastors throughout the world to experience miracles, start lifelong friendships, save marriages and ministries, and unify the Body for Kingdom building. We are committed to praying for you and encouraging you to stay the course! When we say we love you, we mean it.

Please take the time to read through some of these great testimonies and to watch some of the Pastor’s Testimonies  and much more on our All Pro Pastors YouTube Channel. We are absolutely sure the Holy Spirit has given this to us for all pastors and it will bless you.

As a Pastor it is your decision as to whether you want a strong “Accountability and Encouragement” table or simply a Fellowship/Friendship table. Both are extremely essential in your life. These are a few examples of what makes a successful Champion’s Table:

  1. Pastors who meet together with Pastors from different churches/denominations/tribes/etc (if at all possible).
  2. “Four” Pastors are the best number at a Table. 5 or more reduce “Trust Building” genuine intimacy.
  3. There are stages “Strong Tables” go through. : Fellowship-Friendship-Honesty-Encouragement-Commitment-Trust-Accountability-Achievement-Success-CHAMPIONS
  4. The Table is not a Bible study. (You should already have this). It is easy for us as Pastors to avoid real issues by using the Bible as a way not to face them. The Table is for us as Men.
  5. The Table is your Prayer Fortress! You can put any and all prayer needs on the Table because it is safe and secure.

Please read through the Champion’s Table Guidelines and pray about this for yourself. We love you and this ministry is striving to honor God best by serving you as His Servant. Press onward as Champions!

Your Servants,

Paul and Linda Pickern

Note: We invite you to become a part of connecting 1,000,000 Pastors by 2023 through Champion’s Tables of trust, love, encouragement and accountability. We need your prayers. There is NO Cost or Fees required by Pastors to join or start a Table. All-Pro Pastors is completely funded by donations of Individuals, Christian Companies, Pastors and Churches who want to see Pastors encouraged and strengthened. Participation in any way helps this ministry reach more Pastors and provides for on-going daily and weekly encouragement, national and international travel, radio and television, breakfasts-luncheons and dinners, pastor conferences, pastor retreats, website support and encouragement, e-mail messaging, other events and critical personal pastoral care.

Please Register Today

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APPI Director Guidelines

Director Guidelines   

If you desire to be a Director you must first qualify by the guidelines below.

Anyone desiring to become an Area, State or National Director will have that opportunity by demonstrating an ability to lead, organize , communicate and most importantly love Pastors with a desire to see unity and compassion for one another. These are volunteer positions and not paid. You must have read through the Website completely and made yourself completely familiar with every page! This is a requirement in order for you to be equipped to answer pastors questions regarding the ministry.

This ministry is for Pastors by Pastors. It is for any denomination, culture, race or tribe where a Pastor is a true follower of Jesus Christ. Every Director must have a Kingdom mindset, not a selfish, self centered mindset!

The opportunity to be an Area Director is for someone who has met the qualifications and started a Table of Champions Chapter  as described.  See the Special Note at the bottom of that page.

An Area Director can expand his Area by increasing the number of Champion Tables or by adding Chapters. An Area Director that expands their outreach may be given the opportunity become a State or National Director after demonstrating their commitment and ability to lead.

This position is not one of authority to dictate or have authority to make any kind of demands, it is a servants role to guide, encourage, educate, communicate, and give direction as needed. 

You may also have a direct line of communication with an assigned APPI Ambassador who may be assigned to assist you. Communication will primarily be by email, Whatsapp, Messenger and Zoom video meetings as they are scheduled.

The foundation of APPI and the Table of Champions network is to bring pastors together to build trusted relationships and to bring a genuine love throughout the Body of Christ!

Note: The State and National Director qualifications and expectations are discussed on an individual basis due to the diversity of Countries, States, Territories, and Regions.

Qualifications:

  • A Man who is Passionate about seeing their community saved and discipled for Jesus!
  • A Godly man who is in a Champions Table and passionate about it.
  • Loves Pastors and has a genuine desire to encourage and to see them strengthened in their ministry and family
  • Believes that Pastors need to build Trusted Friendships that reach across Denominational, Tribal and Racial barriers to connect as “Men”.
  • Has a Reputation above reproach, follows instructions, leads by example, self-starter and highly motivated, a winner, helps the weak, picks up the broken, does not criticize the uninformed
  • A local Pastor or Minister
  • Will be committed to this position as unto a call of God!
  • You clearly receive All Pro Pastors International as a ministry for Pastors of the Christian Faith who accept Jesus as God’s Son and risen Savior. You accept that He (Jesus) and He alone is the only way to heaven and have received Jesus as your personal Lord and Savior!

Responsibilities:

  • Establish and Coordinate new All Pro Pastors International “Chapters” in Specific Geographical Locations; community, village, town, city etc.
  • Establish  Champions Tables within a local “Chapter”. This can be done through existing ministerial associations, sponsor local breakfasts and luncheons. Have small meetings with a few Pastors, meet one on one with Pastors, anyway that works to bring Pastors together, etc.
  • Encourage Table Champions (leader, communicator, facilitator)
  • Meet with newly established Tables to Review the Table Guidelines and Covenant. (Can be by phone)
  • Contact each Table Champion by telephone, text or e-mail frequently to encourage.
  • **Make certain that each Champions Table Member is REGISTERED
  • Contact your USA Ambassador each month by email with an update. How many Tables have started, How they are progressing, What are your prayer needs.

Directors are the messengers, servants and representatives of this ministry (APPI) for God in your Area, State or Nation. It is our God given mission to invite every Pastor in the world to join together in Champions Tables and to connect to APPI through technology (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Website, etc).

Directors are vital ministry volunteers and are not legal representatives of the ministry.

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Sponsors

Our vision – That that men and families will have Pastors who set the example of Jesus as Champions to be followed – is happening with your help!

Embracing Pastors as God’s chosen leaders for His church, our minstry serves Pastors as their missionaries. We are supported  by  churches, businesses, Christian organizations, individuals and Pastors who believe in this ministry and have seen how it is impacting many lives. Thank you for your gift today and joining us in this effort.

 

  • Every Ministry Partner will receive APP’s Word of Encouragment Video (via email)
  • Every Ministry Partner will know that their support is making a difference in the lives of Pastors, their families, and in the lives of those they shepherd for the the sake of the Gospel!

 

God bless you and thank you.

The All-Pro Pastors Team

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Ministry Support

Introduction

For everyone who really loves their Pastor, All-Pro Pastors is a natural fit.

Our ministry embraces Pastors as God’s chosen leaders for His church. We are 100 percent underwritten by Christian companies, churches, ministries and individuals who believe that God wants Pastors empowered and encouraged to be living examples for their families, churches, and the community.

What are some of the ways I can get involved?

Companies – through corporate gifts, your company can partner with All Pro Pastors to carry this vision effectively to more Pastors.

CLICK HERE TO DONATE

Churches, foundations and other ministries – through in-kind promotions, lunch hosting and other resources, including financial gifts, your organization can partner with us in a number of ways. Most of all, we ask that you just continue to love and pray for your Pastor. Encourage him to get involved in a Champions Group, and at our Champions Web Site and special events

Families and individuals

Through financial gifts, volunteering and spreading the word about All Pro Pastors, your family can know you are helping make a real difference in Pastors’ lives. Encourage your Pastor to join or even start a Champions Group

 Thank you for all you do to help Pastors.

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