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Russell Wilson
November 29, 1988 – present
NFL Quarterback
Leads on and off the field with faith as his foundation
Biography
American professional football quarterback. Super Bowl XLVIII champion with the Seattle Seahawks. Multiple Pro Bowl selection.
Faith & Testimony
A vocal Christian who credits God for his success and has spoken about practicing abstinence before marriage with his wife Ciara as an act of faith. He has said, 'My relationship with Jesus Christ is the most important thing in my life.'
Sources
- Russell Wilson — Wikipedia — Biography including his Christian faith
- Russell Wilson and Ciara — Faith and Abstinence Testimony — Wilson and Ciara's public testimony about their faith commitment
Videos
RUSSELL WILSON: The Climb To Winning | I AM ATHLETE
Full interview on faith, perseverance, and career. 327K views
Faith beyond the game
Wilsons faith journey beyond football
Russell Wilson: God Got Me Here... Not Shying Away From It
Wilson speaks about Gods role in his career and life
Rock Church - Russell Wilson Q&A w/ Pastor Miles
Full Q&A at Rock Church about faith, relationships, and football