Former NFL football player, Michel Faulkner began his career as a freshman All-American and a four-year starter at Virginia Tech, later playing in the NFL with the NY Jets. Then, he went on staff at Liberty University as VP of Urban Outreach, until he moved to New York City to enter the pulpit, where he served for over 30 years betwen Harlem and Manhattan. In 2018 he and his wife, Saria, moved to Philadelphia where he now serves as the Executive Director of the Philadelphia Council of Clergy, hosts a weekly radio show/podcast called Football, Family, & Faith, and serves on the board of Small Things, a non-profit tackling food insecurity.
Michel is a proud father and grandfather, a published author, marathon runner, and a recognized media commentator, serves as Chaplain for the Upper Marion High School Football team and has recently earned his Doctorate in Ministry from Antioch University.
The Philadelphia Council of Clergy was established "to care for those who care for a flock". PCC offers community, ordination and other credentialing and accountability , training, resources, and collaboration for christian pastors
Michel serves as the Executive Director, and is growing the services of the organization.
Michel has a true entrepreneurial spirit, and has assisted many business start-ups and non-profits. By founding Core Tribute, Michel provides business consulting and other services to both businesses and nonprofits.
Football, Family, and Faith is a weekly radio show and podcast where former NFL football player, and Christian pastor Michel Faulkner interview football players, coaches, or their family members, to glean lessons about life, family and our relationship with God.
As a former NFL football player, an inner-city youth pastor & lead pastor in Manhattan, & Vice President at two Christian Universities, Michel's insights give an important perspective on the current challenges facing the next generation, and important signs of hope.
Former NFL football player and christian pastor michel faulkner writes about how each generation of Americans has to fight for our democracy and the American dream of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Maintaining our system of
individual freedoms is not easy and it's not free. It requires a continued effort
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