JEFF TERRELL

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

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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WILLIAM MURRAY

William Murray , a competitive powerlifter since 1995 stands 5'-9" tall and weighs 235lbs. William has the IPA World Record for bench pressing 620lbs. at a bodyweight of 218lbs. Although William could have excelled further in powerlifting he decided to turn his life over to Christ and spread the gospel with Faith Force. William can rip phone books in half, break baseball bats and explode hot water bottles. William and his wife Lynn live in Burlington, NC with their son Chris.

William wants everyone to know the feats of strength that he does are just a tool to reach lost souls. William's desire is to encourage young people to stay on the right path in life and always be a leader and never a follower.

His favorite verse:
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KEVIN CLAPP

Kevin Clapp, is an incredible strength athlete standing 6 feet tall and weighing nearly 260 pounds. Kevin can snap baseball bats in half, crush soda cans between his hands, and bend a horseshoe into the shape of a heart.

Kevin gives God all power and glory for his deliverence from various addictions that included drugs, steroids, alcohol and depression. Kevin feels his mission is to assist young people with the truth and hope of Jesus Christ through his testimony and to insure them the Lord cares for their pain.

Kevin's favorite verse is Jeremiah 29:11
I know the thoughts I have toward you , thoughts of good and not for evil. Plans to give you a hope and a future, not to harm you.

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RUSS CLEAR

Russ Clear is a six-time world champion in bench press and the strict curl . Standing 6'3"and weighing 310 lbs. Russ spent over 15 years of his life in correctional institutions before he experiencing a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, in his last 6 months in San Quentin prison. Since then, Russ has made it his mission to reach as many people as he can for Christ. He chose to walk away from what could have been a lucrative career with the WWF, because in his on words, "You can't serve two masters."

Russ has served as a bodyguard to front line leaders in the pro-life ministry. He has appeared in “Walker, Texas Ranger”, and played a major role in the movie “A Song for Momma.” Russ ministers to every age group, from kids to adults, church groups to biker gangs. Similar to Paul, Russ has redirected all the energy he previously used serving Satan, to now minister to the lost. Passion for Christ and his sheep consumes him and he is a witnessing machine. With a powerful testimony and the evidence of the life-changing ability of what Christ can do, Russ is a walking love letter to the world of God’s mercy and saving grace. Russ Clear and his family currently reside in Ohio.

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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PAUL ROGERS

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

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

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

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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