Athletes For Christ

NFL PLAYER

Don Beebe’s story of reaching and excelling in the NFL is considered one of the great inspirational stories in all of professional sports. Beebe was completely out of sports for 3 years, hanging aluminum siding on houses, when he was asked to play at tiny NAIA Chadron State College in western Nebraska. From that opportunity, Beebe was asked to participate in NFL combine during the winter of 1989, which was a miracle in itself. Beebe not only showed up, he went on to set the Combine record in the 40 yd dash at 4.25. That record stood for 19 years until Chris Johnson of the Titans broke it in 2008. Beebe was one of the fastest players in league history, blazing to a career best 4.21 forty-yard-dash at the pinnacle of his career. Beebe went on to become the Buffalo Bills 1st pick in the 1989 draft. Now that is God doing miracles!

A nine-year veteran wide receiver, Beebe was the first person to be a part of six Super Bowl teams. Beebe was instrumental in helping the Green Bay Packers achieve the 1996-97 NFL World Championship. Brett Favre was quoted as saying, “We would have never won Super Bowl XXXI without Don Beebe.” Even so, Beebe is most remembered for his legendary “snatching a tinge of victory” from Buffalo’s defeat in Super Bowl XXVII, when he caught Leon Lett at the goal line and forced a fumble after a length-of-the-field race. It was this, “Never Give Up” NFL play that awarded Beebe ESPN’s first ever ESPY Award for “NFL Play of the Year” in 1993. The Play was also voted as one of the top 10 most remembered NFL plays of all time. That play has also garnered the greatest play in Buffalo Bills history, which was voted on by the fans.

Upon retiring from the NFL, Beebe created House of Speed, a sports franchise business that works with both professional and young athletes to help maximize their speed and athletic talents. (Over 200,000 youth have gone through House of Speed since its inception in 1998). Though he was being recruited to coach at the collegiate and pro levels, it was Beebe’s desire to work with youth that helped him accept the varsity football coaching position for Aurora Christian High School. In 10 years as the head coach, Beebe turned this tiny private school into a powerhouse program. Reaching the playoffs every year, 7 out of 10 in the Quarterfinals, 5 out of 10 in the Semi-finals and 3 state championships winning 2 of them. Aurora Christian high school is the only team in Aurora history to win a state championship in football. It was just another example of Beebe’s “Move that mountain” attitude that motivated his young players to excel far beyond their own expectations. 

Beebe then moved on to the College ranks taking the head coaching position at Aurora University in 2019. In his first season, Beebe took the team to the playoffs, which the school hadn’t done in 10 years. They won the conference title going undefeated 7-0 in which Beebe garnered Coach of the Year honors, not just for the conference but for the whole north region of the country. Then in 2022 Aurora University won their 1st playoff victory in school history. Not only that, it was the 1st playoff win in the NACC Conference history. AU made the Quarterfinals in 2022 and have not lost a conference game since taking over the program, as they are 42-0 winning 6 conference championships in a row. Don Beebe has been named “Conference Coach of the Year” every year he has coached at Aurora University. 

Beebe was honored as an “Unsung Hero” at the 24thNFL Players Association Awards Banquet, where players are recognized for dedication and love of football, fans and community.
 

Because of Beebe’s amazing life story, he is highly sought-after motivational speaker and personality. Beebe falls back on his knowledge, character and life experiences to motivate and inspire audiences nationwide. Beebe’s book, “Six Rings From Nowhere”, (The Don Beebe Story) is being turned into a movie. The Beebe family have agreed to terms with “Salty Earth Pictures” to produce the movie “Run For Glory” that will be coming out in late 2026 to early 2027.

Beebe has also written two devotional books that came out in 2024. First one called, “Never Give Up” helping people to always put forth the effort and never give up in life. The second devotional is called, “In His Image” a Father’s devotional helping dads navigate through raising kids. Both have been incredibly popular with people.

NFL PLAYER

Marques Ogden is a man of God who serves in C-Suite For Christ. He is a former NFL player who is now an inspirational keynote speaker who gives God the glory for all of his accomplishments. He is a Hall of Famer from Howard University and was drafted in 2003 with the Jaguars. After playing seasons with the Buffalo Bills, Tennessee Titans and Baltimore Ravens he retired at 27 and started a construction company. When his company was in trouble he ended up at the bottom. He turned to God for strength and was raised to new life. As God was teaching him how to live for Christ he was able to recover spiritually first and the financially. Walking through the darkest days into new life gave him purpose for helping others find wisdom and guidance. Through Ogden Ventures he has helped thousand of people find purpose and passion to be all that God created them to be. He has been using his talents to help others reach their potential through motivational speaking and coaching. He's helped many other former players transition to life beyond the field.

 PGA PLAYER

My passion is people. My platform is golf. Each day is a gift, allowing me to live purposefully by leveraging my God-given gifts and talents to serve others, build relationships, and grow closer to being the best version of myself. Best of all, I get to enjoy being me and living life around this great game of golf!
I've served in the golf industry for over 35 years, including 28 years as a PGA of America Professional.
In 2018, I founded SERVANTEE - Purpose Driven Golf, a non-profit organization with a mission to inspire golfers to live purposefully, empowered by faith, relationships and servant leadership. We organize Purpose Driven Golf Events and Trips that give golfers the opportunity to serve our various partners alongside other golfers and we get tee it up together. Our vision is to see a global CommuniTEE of golfers who "Live a Life WELL Played."
I also am the Founder & CEO of Mobile Golf Events, which specializes in bringing "Golf Anywhere." We are experts in Mobile Golf Simulator experiences, the Team Golf Cup - Team Building for Everybody, and PGA/Certified Professional Golf Coaching.
If there's a way I can help you or your organization, or if you'd simply like to connect, have a conversation, and get to know one another better, please feel free to add me as a connection.
Brett Gorney - Testimony
My faith in Jesus Christ is my WHY. As I walk through many doors I see the need is great so Whether therefore I drink, or eat (or golf) I do it all to the Glory of God. The opportunities for sharing my faith are endless. Our mission trips are about bringing people to serve, some come for the giving, serving and some come for the adventure, but they all hear the Gospel at some point. We know relationships build trust and open conversations about important matters including our relationship with God.