Driven By Faith Ministries

Bridging the gap between High School and College athletes through Faith centered guidance and leadership development that prepares them to step into college Driven and ready.

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Lead Boldly

Step up as a Christ-centered leader who influences your team, sets a strong example in your sport, and inspires others to live with purpose, integrity, and courage.

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Strengthen Faith

Grow deeper in your relationship with God, develop lasting spiritual habits, and learn to let your faith guide every decision, action, and challenge in your life as an athlete and leader.

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Unite Athletes

Bring athletes together to support, encourage, and challenge one another, creating a strong community where faith, friendship, and teamwork intersect to make a lasting impact on schools, teams, and communities.

The Driven Five

The Driven Five

  1. Bold Leadership

Athletes walk with confidence, use their gifts, and lead in ways that make a positive impact on the people around them.

2. Real Community

Athletes build friendships centered on Christ, where people can be honest, supported, and encouraged in their walk with Jesus.

3. Character Building

Athletes step into who Jesus calls them to be by developing steady, Christ-like character that shows in both small moments and big decisions.

4. Servant Mindset

Athletes follow Jesus’ example of putting others first, serving with love, and bringing His kindness into everyday life as well as having opportunities to support your community through multiple outreaches.

5. Faith in Action

Athletes live out their faith. It shows up in their work ethic, attitude, and choices. Where following Jesus is a daily walk, not just a statement.

How It Started

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Meet The Team

Driven By Faith began as a small podcast highlighting Christ-following athletes at Ohio University. Over time, founders Brooks and Chariti McKeller (former Division 1 Athletes) noticed a real need: High School athletes who love Jesus often transition into college without strong fellowship or opportunities to lead. Driven By Faith was created to change that. We equip students to lead with confidence on their teams in High School, so when they step onto their College campus, they’re ready to plant and grow their own student-led ministry with confidence.

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Ministry Background

In our time at Ohio University, Chariti launched a Delight Ministries chapter on our campus, building a Christ-centered community for women. Brooks spent four years leading with Athletes in Action, discipling Division 1 athletes and helping them grow in their faith on and off the field. Together, we’ve walked closely with student leaders, communities, and athletic environments. Now we use that experience to equip the next generation of athletes to lead with confidence and faith.

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Our Vision

Our vision is to see student-athletes confidently lead Christ-centered communities on their teams and campuses. Driven By Faith exists to raise up leaders who follow Jesus and influence the environments around them, one athlete, one team, one campus at a time.

What We Stand On:

1. Jesus Is Our Foundation

We believe Jesus Christ is the Son of God, our Savior, and the center of everything we do. Our goal is to follow Him, reflect His love, and help others know Him personally.

2. Scripture Guides Us

We believe the Bible is God’s Word. It is true, trustworthy, and essential for learning how to live, lead, and love like Jesus.

3. The Holy Spirit Empowers Us

We believe the Holy Spirit equips every believer with strength, boldness, and spiritual gifts to make an impact on their teams and campuses.

4. Community Shapes Us

We believe we’re meant to grow together. Faith is stronger when athletes encourage one another, hold each other accountable, and pursue Jesus side-by-side.

5. Every Student Is Called

We believe leadership isn’t reserved for a few. Every follower of Jesus is called to make an influence. We help athletes step confidently into that calling.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Driven By Faith Ministries equips Christian athletes to grow spiritually, lead boldly, and influence their teams through intentional discipleship and leadership development.

  • Our ministry is student led. Athletes lead the groups, start the conversations, and step into real spiritual leadership.

    We also highlight athletes through post-game interviews, stories, and podcasts that let them publicly share their faith.

  • Any high school or college athlete who wants to grow in their faith and leadership. Anyone is welcome, but everything we do is athlete-focused.

  • We mentor athletes, provide spiritual guidance, help them grow as leaders, and give them opportunities to boldly share their faith on and off the field.

  • All donations support athlete discipleship, group resources, media production (like post-game interviews), curriculum development, outreach events, and expanding the ministry to more schools and teams.

  • Reach out! We help you launch a group, train student leaders, and build a thriving athlete community on your campus.