David Akers has goal, and it has nothing to do with field goals, football games or a Super Bowl. Using his own personal failures and low moments of his life for examples, Akers wants to teach others about the importance of never giving up.
Six Time Pro Bowler and 12-year veteran place kicker for the Philadelphia Eagles, Akers returns to the Tabernacle to speak about overcoming life obstacles at 8:30 am and 10:30 am services at the Ocean City Tabernacle Sunday, May 28th.
Akers has overcome many obstacles to become one of the most successful kickers in NFL history. Akers bounced around with three other NFL franchises and did a season in NFL Europe before finding his niche with the Eagles in 1999. Ten years into his professional career, he lost millions of dollars with an investment group. Many Eagles fans will remember how he missed two field goals in loss to eventual Super Bowl champ Green Bay in 2011. This was two days after his daughter Halley was diagnosed with a malignant growth in her left ovary.
Through it all, he is one of those rare people who personify hard work, perseverance and striving for perfection under the scrutiny of playing in the National Football League.
“I have always looked for a way to ‘Up My Game’ in my personal and professional life. I also think it’s important to be a game changer outside of our own lives,” says Akers.
Akers, a devout Christian, became a licensed minister while in San Francisco playing for the 49ers. While there he occasionally participated in street ministry with noted pastor and author Francis Chan. During his time in Philadelphia, Aker’s advocacy for disadvantaged children resulted in the establishment of the David Akers’ Kicks for Kids. The foundation provided events and programs aimed to benefit children facing serious mental, physical or environmental challenges.
The Tabernacle hosts distinguished guest speakers and performers every Sunday morning through September 10th. Keep up with the full list of events and speakers online at www.octab.org
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Located at 550 Wesley Avenue in Ocean City, NJ, the Ocean City Tabernacle is an inter-denominational Christian worship and event center open to all. The Tabernacle is the historic center of the City of Ocean City which was established as a “Christian Seashore retreat” in 1879. This year will mark the organization’s 138th year of ministry.
