Speaking Engagements:
Friendly Avenue Baptist Church, NC New Testament Baptist Church, FL (Middle School Chapel) Jamestown United Methodist Church, NC (Father and Son Breakfast) Sedgefield Baptist Church, NC (Three day revival called "Tackling Family Values")
Westover Church, NC (Vacation Bible School event called "Game On") Community Bible Church, NC (Guest Speaker at Men's Dinner)
Adams Farms Community Church
(Guest Speaker at Graduating Senior's Dinner)
Greensboro College Football Team, NC University of North Carolina FCA Group, Chapel Hill, NC Cloverleaf High School, OH (Entire student body 9th - 12th grade)
Wesleyan Christian Academy, NC
(Middle School and High School Chapel)
High Point Christian Academy
(FCA Huddle Event)
Ragsdale Football Team, NC
East Forsyth Football Team, NC Trinity Football Team, NC Glenn FCA Huddle Group, NC Davie FCA Huddle Group, NC (Guest speaker at 2nd Annual FCA Praise Fest) Kernersville YMCA FCA Huddle Group Guest speaker at Piedmont Triad Lineman Camp, NC Guest speaker at FCA 7 on 7 Football Camp, NC Guest speaker at FCA Spring Banquet at the Koury Convention Center in Greensboro, NC, featuring keynote speaker Anne Graham Lotz - Daughter of Billy Graham and Founder of Angel Ministries Workshop presenter at the 2007 FACCS (Florida Association of Christian Colleges and Schools) Christian Educator’s Convention at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. This is the largest, state-level, Christian educator’s convention in the nation Keynote speaker at Tackling the Truth for Youth Crusade at Greensboro Coliseum, NC Guest speaker at New Canaan Society Men's breakfast at River Birch Lodge in Winston-Salem, NC Book Signings:
- Jamestown Writer's and Reader's Festival, NC
- 2006 & 2007 FCA Fall Banquet at Wake Forest Bridger Field House, Winston-Salem, NC
- Shakespeare Company and Bookshop, Kernersville, NC
- 2007 - 2010 FCA Spring Banquet at Koury Convention Center, Greensboro, NC
- Barnes & Noble, High Point, NC
- Waldenbooks, Lexington, KY
- Joseph-Beth Booksellers, Lexington, KY
- Berean Christian Stores, Copley, OH
Media Involvement:
- Jamestown News, NC "Hitman tackles souls for Christ" - Greensboro News & Record, NC
"Former football player turns journal, testimonials into inspirational book"
- Kernersville News, NC "Asking for more: Miguel Viera is on mission to show teens the importance of walking on higher ground" - High Point Enterprise, NC "God's Hitman: Former football star tackles souls for Christ" - Medina County Gazette, OH
"Cloverleaf grad Viera returns with message" - Western Wayne & Medina, Trading Post, OH "Former Colts all-star Viera makes his return"
- University of Rhode Island: Quad Angles - Featured guest on nationally syndicated radio talk show "Truth Talk Live" with Stu Epperson Jr. & Dr. Alex McFarland on AM 830 - Interview on WBFJ 103.5/89.3 in Greensboro/Winston-Salem, NC - Interview on "The Lighthouse Report" a broadcast ministry of Campus Crusade for Christ International - Interview on "The Danny Fontana Show radio broadcast" in Charlotte, NC
- Interview on Newsradio 630 WLAP "Sports Nightly
with Dick Gabriel" in Lexington, KY
- Television
- Interview on "The Danny Fontana Show" covered on the Inspiration Networks - Interview on "The Harvest Show" on DIRECTV - Internet
- Greensboro Religion Blog - The Front Pew:
"On faith and the student athlete" - The Good 5 Cent Cigar, RI
"Former football player tackles social issues" - Attended 2007 NRB Conference in Orlando, FL to promote book and ministry
Community Service:
- Involvement with Friendly Avenue Baptist Church
Former Deacon Teacher of Kingdom Builders Sunday School Class
Member of Greensboro Jail Ministry:
Please email me at viera40@msn.com if you would be interested in volunteering for this life-changing ministry - Assisted Team Chaplain for the Winston-Salem Warthogs during 2008 baseball season (minor league Class A team for the Chicago White Sox)
- Former FCA Board Member for Central NC
- Member of Twelfth Man Advisory Counsel for Greensboro College Football Team
Testimonials for Miguel "The Hitman" Viera #40
Main Speaker at Vacation Bible School Event at Westover Church called “Game On” – Greensboro, NC – Over 150 youth (K - 5th grade),
parents and volunteers attended on July 18, 2007
Thank you so much for the message you gave the kids of Westover Church. It was great to hear your story and how you encouraged the kids to have a relationship with Christ and not just a religion. Thank you for encouraging them to remember that they "can do all things through Christ who gives them strength." (Phil. 4:13). You really held the attention of the kids (even the youngest Kindergarteners) as you told them of your experiences playing football and how Jesus helped you persevere even through the injuries and disappointments. Your story is inspiring. I hope you will come visit us again!
Kathy White - Co-Director, KidStuf at Westover Church, Greensboro, NC
Main Speaker at three-day revival at Sedgefield Baptist Church called “Tackling Family Values” – Greensboro, NC – Over 200 people
attended four separate sermons on April 29, 30 & May 1, 2007
Miguel preached revival services at Sedgefield Baptist Church with the emphasis called “Tacking Family Values.” The messages were timely and well received. Miguel has a heart not only for youth, but for all ages. His compassion for Christ and reaching the lost has no limits. He is totally committed to do God’s will. I would recommend him to your church.
Deryl Holliday – Pastor at Sedgefield Baptist Church, Greensboro, NC
Tackling the Truth for Youth Crusade at Greensboro Coliseum – Greensboro, NC – Over 150 students, parents and church members
attended on April 28th, 2007
“Just wanted to say thank you for your testimony on Saturday. Your words of inspiration and concern for the youth was phenomenal. The kids truly were blessed by the speech you gave and several comments were made as to their relation to your situation. It is finally good to see an individual who truly cares and is committed to the spiritual growth of our young people. Keep up the good work and look forward to hearing you again.”
Alan Davis – General Manager at Quality Air Services, Inc., NC
Piedmont Triad Lineman Camp - Jamestown, NC - Over 200 young men and coaches attended on April 28th, 2007
Miguel Viera recently came to speak at Ragsdale High School during the Piedmont Triad Lineman Camp. He shared a wonderful message of faith, courage, and devotion with over 200 young men and their coaches. What a wonderful message it was! Miguel told the story of his college playing days and all the challenges he faced as a college athlete. In his inspirational message Miguel told the kids and coaches that he never would have rose to meet these challenges if it had not been for his relationship with Jesus Christ. Miguel spoke of how every time he played football he played for Christ and it made all the difference in the world. Miguel is a wonderful man with a wonderful message. He loves kids and his main goal is to share his moving testimony with them. Because of his athletic background it makes it very easy to connect with these kids (many of whom are athletes).
My name is Bobby Glasgow and I am currently a teacher/coach at Ragsdale High School. It has been my great pleasure to know Miguel. His message has really moved me as well. Here is a man who devotes all of his time sharing with the youth of this community on who his real hero is. That hero for Miguel is Jesus Christ. Many student athletes and coaches have come up to me wanting more information on Miguel and the wonderful message that he shares. Coach Norwood, who is the head football coach at Ragsdale has nothing but great things to say about this man and what he has done for our program. Coach Norwood hopes to have him back to speak to our players as often as possible. As I stated before it is my great pleasure and honor to know Miguel. He has a great plan for this community and I look forward to it playing out!
Bobby Glasgow – Teacher/Coach at Ragsdale High School, NC
EVENT: Father/Son Breakfast at Jamestown United Methodist Church – Jamestown, NC – Over 30 men and their sons
were in attendance on March 24, 2007
"I would like to thank you again for speaking at our Men's Breakfast in March. I've heard nothing but positive comments concerning your message. It was amazing the number of people that came forward afterwards with their own stories and testimonials. The values you promote; hard work, perseverance, and faith are key to the success of today's student athletes and youth."
Danny Priddy – General Supervisor of Quality at Deere-Hitachi, NC
Guest Speaker at FCA Spring Banquet at Koury Convention Center featuring keynote speaker Anne Graham Lotz – Greensboro, NC
Over 100 FCA student athletes, students and FCA Huddle Leaders attended separate setting on February 27, 2007
"I attended the 2007 FCA Spring Banquet at the Koury Convention Center where the featured speaker was Anne Graham Lotz. I was privileged to be in a separate setting with a host of area youth who were invited in which Miguel Viera was our featured speaker. He did great! His message was a powerful testimonial of how God has worked in his life. He brought an inspiring and challenging message to all of us on how we too can have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. It was a great evening! Mr. Viera is a great speaker!"
David Lambert – Drafting Instructor/WebMaster at Northwest Guilford High School, NC
Middle School Chapel at New Testament Baptist Church – Ft. Lauderdale, FL – Over 60 6th – 8th graders, teachers
and faculty attended on February 20, 2007
"Miguel Viera spoke in our Middle School chapel, which consisted on 6th-8th graders. His testimony was one that grabbed and held the attention of the students as it was filled with personal experiences that he encountered. He challenged our students to live for God no matter the cost, and that just one of them could impact the world for Christ. He motivated them by showing them that God can work through anyone and that we all have a purpose that we should seek out. I had many students come to me to let me know how much they enjoyed his testimony. It was a real blessing."
Derrick Marrs – Youth Pastor at New Testament Baptist Church, FL
