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Joel Penton is a graduate of The Ohio State University and played 5 years of football for the Buckeyes. He was a member of 3 Big Ten championship teams, a member of the National Championship team, and a 4-time Academic All-Big Ten selection. In his senior year, Joel received the prestigious Wuerffel Trophy, also known as the HUMANITARIAN HEISMAN. The Trophy is a national award that recognizes the one college football player in the entire country who best combines exemplary community service with athletic and academic achievement.

After graduating from OSU, Joel turned down an opportunity to play in the NFL to begin a career in full-time speaking. Since that time, Joel has quickly earned a reputation as one of the nation’s leading youth motivational speakers. As one of the top school motivational speakers, Joel has shared his school assembly programs with more than 500,000 students nationwide. Joel, his wife Bethany and four children reside in Columbus.
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We hope you will join us for our 4th annual ’Tailgate Sunday’ on September 11, 2016.  Our guest speaker will be Joel Penton.  
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Joel will be leading the service with his testimony of God's love and redemption.

After the service, there will be a 'tailgate party' where everyone can meet and get autographs from our guest.
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During the party, there will be a picnic lunch, inflatables and a skills competition that will be facilitated by Joel. The competition will be open to all kids (ages 6-18) in attendance. Prizes will be awarded to the four different age group winners.
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All are welcome (even people from that state up north) to this free event. Bring your family and friends for a day of fun and a great message. Click here if you have any specific questions about the event. For directions to the church, click here.
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