My Story
A servant's story, in nine chapters
Tony Locke is a Georgia pastor and former Army chaplain whose life has moved from seminary to the barracks, from the pulpit to the hospital room, and from charities to business, always with one aim: to serve others for the glory of God.
- Early yearsChapter 1: Roots and Family
Where Tony learned to work hard and serve: his father, his family, and a home built on faith.
- 1986 to 1996Chapter 2: Bob Jones University
Tony's training for ministry at BJU (BA, MA and Master of Divinity) and his first ministry role, as a pastor's assistant in Decatur, GA, from 1989 to 1990.
- 1995 to 2005Chapter 3: Army Chaplaincy
May 1995 to November 2005 as a commissioned U.S. Army chaplain candidate in the Individual Ready Reserve, including service at Fort Jackson, SC.
- 1999 to 2004Chapter 4: Called to Preach
Associate Pastor at Peachtree Corners Presbyterian Church, where Tony met his wife Jenn.
- 2004 to 2009Chapter 5: Senior Pastor in Newberry
Senior Pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Newberry, SC: reconciliation, renewal and a restored historic sanctuary.
- 2010 to 2017Chapter 6: Senior Pastor in Tucker
Senior Pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Tucker, GA: a new worship campus, a revitalized sanctuary and a growing church.
- 2009 to 2022Chapter 7: Building to Serve
National Service Charity, Visiting Chaplains, Training Property Managers and Patriot Health: building organizations that serve others.
- 2022 to todayChapter 8: 12Stone Church
Pastor on Call and DayMaker serving across 12Stone Church's campuses, and a Growth Track Leader who helped start two more small groups.
- 2025 to todayChapter 9: Today and What's Next
Stated Clerk of Veritas Presbytery, co-founder and CTO of Rent Recovery, a 100-pound weight-loss journey, and what comes next.
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