Donnell Jones

A Washington, DC native, Donnell has a heart for God and God’s heart for people. During his collegiate years, he was inspired to follow Jesus as Lord and challenged to develop godly character.

Since graduating from American University, he has served and ministered to collegiate and professional athletes and planted churches in Philadelphia, PA & Washington, DC.

Currently Donnell serves as Senior Pastor of Grace Covenant Church in DC, character coach for the University of Maryland Men’s Basketball Team and Football Team & chaplain for the NABC (National Association of Basketball Coaches).

He and his wife, Marianne, have a son Jonathan and daughter-in-law Jessica, four daughters; Moriah, Gabriella, Serena, Micaiah, and a granddaughter Zoe.

Carey Casey

Carey Casey, founder and CEO of Championship Fathering, is best known as a compassionate ambassador and speaker, particularly within the American sports community. As the former CEO of the National Center for Fathering (NCF), Casey has earned a reputation as a dynamic communicator, especially on the topic of men being good fathers. He is also author of the book, Championship Fathering: How to Win at Being a Dad and General Editor of the book 21-Day Dad’s Challenge: Three Weeks to a Better Relationship With Your Kids. His most recent book is Championship Grandfathering: How to Build a Winning Legacy.

Carey is also currently a pastor at Lawndale Christian Community Church — an inner-city church on Chicago’s west-side, recognized by the George H. W. Bush Points of Light Foundation. This vibrant church helps empower the community with health care, housing, education and economic growth.

Donnell Jones

A Washington, DC native, Donnell has a heart for God and God’s heart for people. During his collegiate years, he was inspired to follow Jesus as Lord and challenged to develop godly character.

Since graduating from American University, he has served and ministered to collegiate and professional athletes and planted churches in Philadelphia, PA & Washington, DC.

He and his wife, Marianne, have a son Jonathan and daughter-in-law Jessica, four daughters; Moriah, Gabriella, Serena, Micaiah, and a granddaughter Zoe.