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"Team Impact," a group of world-class athletes who use feats of strength to convey a world-class message, appeared in La Harpe this weekend. The individuals committed to serving local pastors and representing Jesus with integrity, excellence, and strength. 1400 attended the 3-day event.
The men of "Team Impact" are not just athletes, but are first and foremost seasoned preachers of the Gospel with a focus. Jeff Neal was the strongest man in the NFL when he played for the Huston Oilers. He went on to play five years pro football and is now the two time national power lifting champion with his 630 lb. bench press and 900+lb. squat. A graduate of Howard Payne University, he is a gifted communicator of the Gospel and one of the most sought after school assembly speakers in the country. He is currently working on his Masters at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Berry Handley is 6'7" and is 320 lbs. He is a 3 times National Champion Heavy Weight Wrestler and plays Big Ten Football for Indiana University. He was just inducted into the high school Hall of Fame. He has traveled the globe preaching the Gospel for 15 years seeing millions come to Christ. Berry is a top motivational youth speaker in additional to his evangelistic call to families.
Marc Minter 6'2" 245 lbs. is a gifted athlete often seen slamming his skull through 3 feet of concrete and attempting any feat of strength. His enthusiasm and passion of bringing a message of hope to people burns bright. He volunteers for his church in community endeavors.
Guy Earle 6'6" 280 lbs. played pro football for 5 years with the Washington Red Skins, and Huston Oilers. Getting in his football stance, he runs full speed into a wall of ice 10 feet thick, head and shoulders first. He is a gifted motivational speaker who has spread a message of hope around the country.
Twin brother John Earle, 6'6" 285 lbs. is a mass of strength and played pro football for 6 years with the Washington Red Skins and Kansas City Chiefs. His massive strength enables him to capture the attention of young and old to promote the life-changing message of Jesus Christ.
From left: John Earle of La Harpe (6'6" 285 lbs.), with Berry Handley (6'7" 320 lbs.), Jeff Neal (6' 0" 335 lbs.), Marc Minter (6'2" 245 lbs) and John's twin brother - Guy Earle (6'6" 280 lbs.). In a team effort, they each displayed their strength in muscle, and strength with Christ.