When skilled athletes converse, individuals are likely to hear. With social media, the 'megaphone' of sports activities stars is now reaching even additional, with many Christian footballers utilizing their platform to unfold the gospel.
An estimated three quarters of the NFL begins quarterbacks they’re evangelical christian soccer gamers. Russell Wilson, Nick Folesand not too long ago retired Drew Brees is among the many QBs beforehand profiled by ChurchLeaders.
12 Christian Soccer Gamers within the NFL
Right here's a better have a look at 12 different gridiron giants, staff presidents and up to date retirees who aren’t solely Christian soccer gamers, however are additionally open about their Christian religion:
Patrick Mahomes
Tremendous Bowl LIV MVP, Kansas Metropolis Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes faces excessive expectations this season as his staff seems to look in a 3rd straight Tremendous Bowl. However the 25-year-old, who not too long ago turned a father and obtained engaged, says glorifying God stays his precedence, because it does for a lot of Christian footballers.
“Religion is large for me,” he says Mahomes, who turned a Christian throughout highschool. On Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), says: “Earlier than each sport I stroll across the pitch and pray on the goalpost. I thank God for these alternatives and I thank God for letting me be on that stage to have a good time him.”