When you think of faith, that’s number one. That’s God. He created you for a purpose. He gave you a vision. He gave you your talent to glorify him. He gave you the Word to give you direction in life. He gave you the Holy Spirit to give you the power to make it happen.

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Mike Minter

Panthers

Bio

Career Bio: PLAYER: University of Nebraska (1992-1996), Carolina Panthers (1997-2007) Career Highlights: • Starting strong safety for the Carolina Panthers in a losing effort versus the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XXXVIII• Inducted into the Nebraska Football Hall of Fame (2006)• All-Pro Second Team (Football Digest, 2003)• First-Team All Big 12 (Associated Press, 1996)• Second-Team All Big 12 (Coaches Poll, 1996)• Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week vs. Michigan State (1996)• Ton Novak Trophy Winner (1996)• University of Nebraska National Champions (1995)• Second-Team All Big 8 (Associated Press, 1995)• Big 8 Defensive Player of the Week vs. Colorado (1995)• University of Nebraska National Champions (1994)• Second-Team All Big 8 (1993) Family Bio: As the leading tackler in Carolina Panthers’ history, Mike Minter certainly became efficient in wrapping up some of the world’s fastest athletes. But like all of us, he’s still learning how to tackle his most important job - being Daddy. And with 4 children and a loving wife, he has a lot of opportunity to practice. It all started when a mutual friend introduced Mike to Kim on a blind date in 1993 in Lincoln, Nebraska. It didn’t take long for him to realize she was the one, and shortly thereafter they were married. When their first child Michael, Jr. came into the world, Minter’s heart was softened. “I was overwhelmed, scared, and wondering how I would be as a father”, he remembers. And since then, he and Kim have added Isaiah, and twins McKenna and Brianna.“Kim and I are teaching them first and foremost how important it is to have a relationship with God and that they need to respect themselves and everyone else. We also feel it is important for them to know who they are.” Like a lot of us, one of the biggest challenges Mike and Kim face is protecting their children from the constant barrage of negative messages in the media. Mike enjoys time with his kids by coaching, playing board games and just having conversations with them. And with Kim he enjoys traveling, movies, dinner and even competing with her. She lets him win sometimes.Mike’s advice for fathers? “Let your children become whatever God chooses for them and nourish their growth.” Mike has enjoyed a lot of success on the field, but it’s a loving family he enjoys the most.

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