Multisport MINISTRIES Race Team
Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. (1 Corinthians 9:25)
Chris Lieto
Kenny Luck
Charlie Patten
Pastor Jim Domen
Prayer Leader
Southern California
Jim has traveled to over 35 countries for business, pleasure and humanitarian purposes. He pastored at Rose Drive Friends Church for 6 years and now is working with pastors statewide with California Family Council. Jim is married to his wife Amanda, God’s gift from heaven. He completed his first Ironman (Arizona) in November 2011 and has been competing in triathlons since 2005. Jim is available to pray with you or help you grow your walk with God; contact him at prayer@multisportministries.com or www.JimDomen.com “My name is Jim Domen and I want the world to know I live for the glory of Jesus Christ.”
Chris Branson
Ryan Borger
Derek Garcia
Josh Merrick
Sean Watkins
Derek Yorek
Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. (1 Corinthians 9:25)
Founder & Board of Directors
Orange County, CA
Erik founded Multisport MINISTRIES because of incredible changes that occurred in his life once he submitted to the Lord. With Jesus as his guide, he discovered the confluence of struggle, faith and hope within the body, mind and soul of a triathlete.
Chris Lieto
Advisory Board Member
Northern California
Chris finished 2nd at the 2009 Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii. The best and fittest athletes in the world gathered on the island of Hawaii for the toughest race. As Chris crossed the finish line he pointed to the sky and gave the glory to God! In 2010 Chris started More Than Sport a nonprofit that gives back to communities where major triathlons are held.
Kenny Luck
Advisory Board Member
Saddleback Men's Pastor & MsM Lead Pastor
Kenny Luck is the Men's Pastor at Saddleback Church in Lake forest, California. He is also the Founder and PResident of Every Man Ministries which helps churches worldwide develop and grow healthy men's communities. www.everymanministries.com/
Charlie Patten
Advisory Board Member
Owner Revolution 3 Triathlons
Owner Revolution 3 Triathlons
Born in Hartford, Connecticut, Charlie spent his childhood moving around the country from army base to army base. He graduated from high school in 1998, spent his summer mowing greens at a golf course and shipped out for Army National Guard boot camp in September of that same year. “The day my father retired, he swore me into the Army National Guard,” recalled Patten. “Seeing as I am not that smart and lack an inner drive to produce a quality report on economics, I bypassed the whole college thing. I spent 7 years in the Army National Guard and have been in the world of government contracting ever since.” Charlie started Rev3 Triathlons in 2008 and they held their first event in 2009 increasing the number of high quality events ever since. www.rev3tri.com
Co-Founder & Executive Director
Boonton, New Jersey
"For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come." (1 Timothy 4:8)
Director of Chaplains & Board of Directors
Sandusky, Ohio
Pastor John is Sr. Pastor of New Life Church in Sandusky, Ohio and at the age of 57 he has been a Sr. Pastor for 27 years with 2 triathlon seasons under
his belt. His first season, started with an Oly, graduating to a 70.3 and
finished with Rev3's 140.6 Ironman at Cedar Point. After developing hip
osteoarthritis, he's completed two more Oly's and a 70.3. Pastor John
says, "I am looking forward to hip surgery so I can continue doing full
triathlons and not have to go the aquabike route! I love the triathlon
lifestyle. It helps me stay on top of every other area of my life and
I'm able to inspire others with my later in life accomplishments. I also
love encouraging people and had the privilege of being a Last Place
Finisher in one of Rev3's races. (Quassy '11)" A man who loves a good
adventure, Pastor John states that his foundation scripture verse for
life is Philippians 4:13.
COO & Board of Directors
Las Vegas, Nevada
Triathlons provided me the opportunity to lose 80 lbs, walk closer with God and meet some awesome men. I pray that through Multisport MINISTRIES we can help men make small changes in their lives that will have large impact on them and those around them. "Wealth and honor come from you; you are the ruler of all things. In your hands are strength and power to exalt and give strength to all." (1 Chronicles 29:12) Visit Scott's blog at www.scottdarchibald.com
Board of Directors
Houston, TX
Houston, TX
I identify myself first as a Christian (favorite verse Philippians 4:13), second as a husband, and third as a father. By profession, I am an orthopedic surgeon specializing in shoulder surgery. My avocation is endurance sports. I started in endurance sports at age 34 after gaining more weight than my wife during her pregnancy with our daughter. It started simply by running and working out, but as an obsessive, goal-oriented person, quickly grew into marathon running. After having an overuse injury while marathon training, I started cycling to stay in shape. By cross training on the bike, I was feeling better and getting injured less. This naturally evolved into triathlon (I had to learn how to swim). I really enjoy the challenge of longer races and have done a few 70.3’s. Current personal bests include a 2:59 marathon at Houston 2010, a 4:52 IM 70.3 at Galveston Lone Star 2009, and a 9:55 IM at Ironman Florida 2009.
In the last couple of years I have shifted my focus from athletic competition to the ministry side of Multisport Ministries. I still enjoy racing, but my top priority has become ministering to men about priorities. In encourage men in the Houston area to keep triathlon in perspective and focus on the real “race that has been set before us” (Hebrews 12:1).
In the last couple of years I have shifted my focus from athletic competition to the ministry side of Multisport Ministries. I still enjoy racing, but my top priority has become ministering to men about priorities. In encourage men in the Houston area to keep triathlon in perspective and focus on the real “race that has been set before us” (Hebrews 12:1).
VP Chapters & Events/ Board of Directors
Seal Beach, California
Triathlon training helps me clear my mind after a hard day of work. During my training sessions I talk with God about the harsh realities I witness each day as a police officer and pray for wisdom and insight to help show his love to others.
Pastor Jim DomenSouthern California
Jim has traveled to over 35 countries for business, pleasure and humanitarian purposes. He pastored at Rose Drive Friends Church for 6 years and now is working with pastors statewide with California Family Council. Jim is married to his wife Amanda, God’s gift from heaven. He completed his first Ironman (Arizona) in November 2011 and has been competing in triathlons since 2005. Jim is available to pray with you or help you grow your walk with God; contact him at prayer@multisportministries.com or www.JimDomen.com “My name is Jim Domen and I want the world to know I live for the glory of Jesus Christ.”
Chris Branson
Professional Cyclist
Villa Park, California
Chris is an accomplished category 1 cyclist who focuses on endurance and cross-country mountain bike races. Chris is no stranger to the podium and has aspirations to go pro soon. "Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do it to get a crown that will last forever." (1 Corinthians 9:25) Visit Chris' website at chrisavbranson.com
Ryan Borger
Professional Triathlete
Denver, Colorado
Ryan Borger is a professional triathlete & USAT certified multisport coach. His focus is on Olympic distance and half ironman distance events, and he will specifically be targeting top finishes in the Lifetime Fitness Series, 5150 Series, Rev3 Series, and Ironman 70.3 Series races the next several seasons. To learn more about Ryan, visit his website at borgerendurance.com
Derek GarciaProfessional Triathlete
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
Derek Garcia is passionate about triathlon, but most of all passionate about relationships. He will be racing his first year as a Professional in 2012 and loves using the platform of triathlon to reach others for Christ. HIs wife Shannon and two boys: Gabriel, and Malachi can be seen chasing him around most race courses. Derek loves to compete and is thankful for the two legs God has given him! Visit Derek's website at derekgarcia.com
Sean Harwin
Elite Triathlete
Redmond, WashingtonSean Harwin has been doing triathlons since late August 2008. After completing the first one he was instantly hooked. A few weeks later, after praying how he could implement God into his racing he competed in his first Olympic distance race where he ran down Erik Pace Birkholz. In the middle of the run he saw the cross on his kit and the rest is history. Sean recently qualified for Ironman World Championships in Kona, HI by winning his age group in his first ever Ironman race.
Josh Merrick
Professional Triathlete
Alamosa, Colorado
In addition to being a professional triathlete Josh is also a husband, 3rd year Doctor of Physical Therapy student, and endurance coach. Visit Josh's website at JoshMerrick.com
Sean Watkins
Professional Cyclist
San Diego, CA
"Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do it to get a crown that will last forever." (1 Corinthians 9:25)
Derek Yorek
Professional Triathlete
Austin, Texas
"For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and future" (Jeremiah 29:11)
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