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Jeff Terrell, the founding member of Faith Force, stands 5' 10" and weighs
285 lbs. A competitive bodybuilder from an early age, Jeff won many competitions
including Teenage Mr. North Carolina. Though he was expected to go on to even higher
levels in the sport, God spoke to Jeff's heart and changed his plans, and freed him
of his addiction to steroids. Jeff has been able to compete on the national level
as a natural bodybuilder. Jeff has also studied various forms of martial arts, and
uses his abilities to kick through huge walls of concrete set on fire. He lifts 300 lb.
logs over his head and breaks through not just one but TWO pairs of police handcuffs.
Jeff and his wife Rhonda live in Burlington, NC.
Jeff is committed to give God all the Glory for all of his strengths and talents.
Not only is he an incredible athlete, but also an accomplished artist as well.
Jeff has designed logos and uniforms worn in four consecutive NBA All-Star games.
He uses his talent to design and illustrate for churches and businesses all over
the country. Jeff feels, "By making ourselves available to the 'Master Artist', we
can accomplish anything, through Him. It's not about trying to show how powerful
we are, but about how powerful He is."
His favorite verse:
For whoever is born of God overcomes the world; and this is the victory that
overcomes the world, our faith." 1 John 5:4
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Mark Kerr, a world champion strongman, stands nearly 6' tall and weighs 290 lbs. Mark
was ranked #1 in the nation and the world in drug-free strongman competition. He
has pulled a 40,000 lb. semi-truck 30 ft. in 22.8 seconds. Mark can run through
8-foot walls of ice, bench press 600 lbs., rip phone books in half, and bend horse
shoes into the shape of a heart. Mark and his wife Kristi live in Durham, NC with their
two sons Jonathan and Jeremy.
As incredible as these feats of strength are, Mark's heart for young people and his
desire to encourage and inspire them is equally as strong. His advice to us is to
"Glorify God in all you do and say." He encourages young people to consider, "What
they stand for."
His favorite verse:
Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid or dismayed, for the Lord your
God is always with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9
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Paul Rogers is an incredible multi-talented athlete. Standing nearly 6 feet
tall and weighing 265 lbs. In peak condition, Paul starred as "Thor" on the hit
TV show "American Gladiators". He also plays the role of the Terminator in the T2-3D
adventure ride in Universal Studios, Florida. Paul, who is originally from Birmingham,
England, now lives with his wife Kathy and daughter Sarah in Orlando, Florida.
A former English bodybuilding champion, Paul also serves as a personal trainer and
diet nutritionist. Paul believes that everyone should care for themselves - Body,
Soul, and Spirit, feeding ourselves on God's word, the Bible, and guarding our
hearts against the things of this world, especially fear. Paul speaks to students
and adults around the world, and uses an acronym to describe fear.
FEAR - False Evidence Appearing Real
He believes you can combat this fear through
FAITH - Finding Answers Inside The Heart
Because when you have Jesus in your heart, you can find the true answer.
His favorite verse:
The Lord is my light and my salvation - whom shall I fear? The Lord is the
stronghold of my life - of whom shall I be afraid? Psalms 27:1
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David Janicello, strength coach and pastor of Faith Force, stands nearly 6'
tall and weighs 235 lbs. A former competitive bodybuilder, David owns Winner's Gym
and trains national level athletes there. David uses his incredible strength to bend
steel bars, smash through walls of concrete and ice, lift 300 lb. logs, tear phone
books in half, all for the purpose of sharing "The Message". David lives with his
wife Sally and four children Zack, Ethan, Allie, and Olivia in Burlington, NC.
David's heart is ministry. Whether he's in the gym, at a Faith Force crusade, or
in street evangelism, David longs "to see others come to know the truth of Jesus
Christ and to see captives set free." His cry is "lord, let me never bring reproach
on Your name, nor be a stumbling block to another."
His favorite verse:
Now therefore, I pray, If I have found grace in Your sight, show me Your way,
that I may know You and that I may find grace in Your sight. Exodus 33:13
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Josh Rowan, an All-American offensive lineman for Elon University, stands 6'
1" tall and weighs 275 lbs. He was awarded National Offensive Lineman of the Week
by Football Gazette and was named the sixth best offensive lineman in the country.
This incredible young athlete can bench press nearly 450 lbs. and squat 750 lbs. He
can run through three 2X4's, like he does through defensive linemen, bend steel bars,
and rip through phone books with his bare hands. Josh, a native of Gainsville, GA,
lives in Elon, NC.
Josh believes all of us should passionately pursue a goal in life. He calls it
"following a flag". He loves sharing his time with others: "My goal when I hang out
with people is that they'll go away feeling more important than when I met them that
day.... You don't remember who was cool and who wasn't, but you do remember somebody's
character and somebody's attitude."
His favorite verse:
For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the
righteousness of God in Him. 2 Corinthians 5:21
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Alan Ellis is a decorated police officer with the undercover division of the
Greensboro, NC police department. He is a former East Coast Natural Bodybuilding
Champion. He has studied various forms of martial arts and is nick-named "No Fear"
by his teammates because of his heart and desire to try anything, as well as his
ability to drive his head through walls of solid concrete and ice. Alan and his wife
Trish live in Graham, NC.
Alan loves sharing his testimony and time with others. His message for us today is,
"Let His light shine through you. Always remember John 3:16 and spread the word."
This athlete practices what he preaches!
His favorite verse:
I have come as a light into the world, that whoever believes in Me should not
abide in darkness. John 12:46
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