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  • Founded by Super Bowl champion Steve Weatherford
  • Jesus is King
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Disciple

Called to more. Equipped to lead. Commissioned to multiply.

From foundational discipleship to advanced leadership coaching: strengthen your faith, sharpen your leadership, and turn your influence into eternal impact.

  • Equip
  • Empower
  • Evangelize
  • Multiply

What is Kingdom leadership?

Leadership in the Kingdom isn't about titles, platforms, or recognition. It's about becoming who God created you to be and helping others do the same. From foundational discipleship to advanced leadership coaching, Champions in Christ provides opportunities to strengthen your faith, sharpen your leadership, and turn your influence into eternal impact.

Your leadership journey

Your Leadership Journey Starts Here.

Different seasons. Different callings. One mission: advance the Kingdom of God.

  • Equip

    Become Equipped

    Build your foundation in Christ through intentional discipleship.

  • Empower

    Keep Growing

    Available to men who have completed Launching Pad or Kingdom Man Accelerator (KMA). Continue in brotherhood, teaching, and ongoing encouragement.

  • Evangelize

    Share the Gospel

    Bring the message of Jesus to new people and communities.

Equip Journey stage 5 of 8

Kingdom Man Accelerator

Become the Man God Created You to Be.

12 Weeks That Can Change the Direction of Your Life.

The Kingdom Man Accelerator (KMA) is an intensive 12 week discipleship experience designed to help men strengthen their relationship with Jesus Christ, discover their God given identity, and develop the discipline to lead themselves and others. This isn't another motivational program. It's a commitment to transformation through biblical truth, brotherhood, accountability, and action.

What to expect

  • Weekly biblical teaching and live coaching.
  • A structured 12 week journey with practical assignments.
  • A dedicated Barnabas accountability partner.
  • Guidance and encouragement from experienced Captains and Majors.
  • A brotherhood committed to growing together.
  • A pathway to continued discipleship and leadership opportunities.

You don't have to walk alone. But you do have to take the first step.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13 to 14

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Empower Journey stage 6 of 8

Freedom Council

Stay Close to the Fire.

The Men You Surround Yourself With Will Influence the Man You Become.

A powerful encounter with God can change your life. But what happens after that encounter matters just as much. Freedom Council is an ongoing community for men who have completed a Champions in Christ Launching Pad or the Kingdom Man Accelerator (KMA). It is a next step for graduates to continue pursuing Jesus, growing in biblical wisdom, and challenging one another to live with greater faith, courage, and purpose. Through weekly live training, practical teaching, and authentic brotherhood, Freedom Council helps men remain connected, encouraged, and equipped for the challenges of everyday life.

Who it's for: For men who have completed a Launching Pad or the Kingdom Man Accelerator (KMA).

What to expect

  • Weekly live leadership and faith based training.
  • Biblical teaching with practical application.
  • Guest speakers and Kingdom leaders.
  • Access to a growing library of training resources.
  • Brotherhood, encouragement, and accountability.
  • Opportunities to strengthen your faith and influence.

Don't just experience transformation. Build a life that sustains it.

Scripture: Proverbs 27:17

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Evangelize Journey stage 7 of 8

Invite Steve to Speak

One Message Can Change Everything.

Bring a Bold Message of Faith, Transformation, and Purpose to Your Community.

From the NFL to ministry, Steve Weatherford's journey is a testimony that worldly success can never replace the fulfillment found in Jesus Christ. As a Super Bowl champion and founder of Champions in Christ, Steve brings an authentic, passionate message that challenges audiences to examine their identity, surrender to Christ, and step into their God given calling. Whether speaking to a church, men's conference, leadership gathering, or community outreach event, Steve's mission remains the same: proclaim the Gospel, inspire transformation, and call people to action.

What to expect

  • Churches and worship gatherings.
  • Men's conferences and retreats.
  • Business and leadership events.
  • Evangelistic outreach events.
  • Youth, sports, and athletic gatherings.
  • Special ministry experiences.

Don't just host another event. Create an opportunity for lives to be changed.

Scripture: Romans 10:14 to 15

Steve Weatherford speaking to a crowd

Multiply Journey stage 8 of 8

Discipleship & Leadership Development

Don't Just Follow Jesus. Help Others Follow Him.

The Greatest Evidence of Discipleship Is Multiplication.

Jesus didn't simply call people to follow Him. He commissioned them to go and make disciples. Champions in Christ provides distinct discipleship and leadership opportunities for men and women, with experiences appropriate to each community and calling. Across both, the mission is to raise up disciples who help others follow Jesus. Specific eligibility and available pathways will be defined for each opportunity.

  • Women's Opportunities

    Women's opportunities may include the following, as programs are developed and approved:

    • Women's gatherings
    • Mentorship
    • Service
    • Leadership roles
    Ask about women's opportunities

What to expect

  • Biblical servant leadership development.
  • Discipleship and mentorship training.
  • KMA leadership opportunities.
  • Prayer group and community leadership.
  • Ministry service and outreach development.
  • Leadership accountability and continued growth.

Your transformation was never meant to end with you.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:2

Multiply Journey stage 8 of 8

Kingdom Leadership Coaching

Build More Than Success. Build a Kingdom Legacy.

Leadership Development for Those Called to Influence, Serve, and Multiply.

God has entrusted you with influence. The question is, what are you building with it? Kingdom Leadership Coaching connects entrepreneurs, business owners, executives, ministry leaders, and other purpose driven individuals with Steve Weatherford and experienced Kingdom leaders. Participants can pursue individual coaching, group coaching and masterminds, or executive leadership coaching. Steve's personal coaching is available by application only; other coaches and programs may have their own enrollment processes. Through mentorship and leadership development, participants are challenged to align priorities, strengthen character, and steward influence for a purpose greater than themselves.

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Areas of leadership development

  • Faith & Identity

    Strengthen your foundation in Christ and lead from your God given identity rather than worldly expectations.

  • Purpose & Vision

    Clarify what God has entrusted to you and develop a vision that extends beyond personal achievement.

  • Family & Priorities

    Lead with the right priorities, placing God and family above worldly ambition.

  • Business & Influence

    Apply biblical principles to decision making, organizational leadership, stewardship, and professional growth.

  • Character & Accountability

    Develop the discipline, humility, courage, and integrity required to lead others well.

  • Legacy & Multiplication

    Move beyond personal success to developing people and advancing the Great Commission.

Coaching opportunities

  • Individual coaching with Steve Weatherford (application only, subject to acceptance and availability).
  • Leadership coaching with other experienced Kingdom leaders.
  • Small group coaching and mastermind experiences.
  • Specialized leadership development programs.
  • Business, ministry, and personal leadership mentorship.

Individual, group and executive coaching

  • 01 Individual

    Kingdom Leadership Coaching

    Coaching and mentorship with qualified Kingdom leaders, focused on faith, character, leadership, purpose, and influence.

  • 02 Group

    Kingdom Mastermind

    Small group experiences for teaching, accountability, collaboration, and personal development.

  • 03 Executive

    Executive Leadership Coaching

    Higher touch personalized coaching with Steve Weatherford (application only) and select Kingdom leaders, according to each program's published eligibility and enrollment process.

We'll share the coaches, enrollment details and pricing for each program as they open. Steve's personal coaching is by application only.

The goal isn't to build your own kingdom. It's to use everything God has given you to advance His.

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Your next step

From Transformation to Multiplication.

We believe every person has a next step. Begin by strengthening your relationship with Christ, grow through intentional discipleship, step into leadership, and ultimately help others do the same.

  1. Equip
  2. Empower
  3. Evangelize
  4. Multiply

Your next step could become the beginning of someone else's transformation.

Take your next step.

We'll help you find the right one.