Green Bay, WI - June 5, 2002 - When thinking of Green Bay Packer football players, what words come to mind … fierce, rugged, aggressive, violent? What probably doesn't come to mind are attributes such as tender, loving, submissive and dependent. Yet that's the side of these warriors that Gill Byrd would like you to see.

A new TV and radio show, The Players Chapel, debuted in Milwaukee. Developed by Gill Byrd, Good, Better and Best, LLC, the show is dedicated to discipling young Christians by using the star appeal of professional athletes.

"Our passion is in discipling young Christians" said Gill Byrd. "So many kids look up to the Packers, it makes sense to use some of the strong Christian players as role models for our youth" he added.

The premier show featured current and former Packer players including Kabeer Gbaja Biamila, Ryan Longwell, Josh Bidwell, Bryce Paup, Bill Schroeder and Allen Rossum. Rather than focusing on their gladiator side, it shows the vulnerable side of these players and their wives through interviews and bible studies that focus on the power of prayer.

An eleven year veteran of the San Diego Chargers, Gill spent two years working in the Packer front office. He left the Packers in 2001 and currently serves as a defensive back coach for the Chicago Bears. The Players Chapel TV and radio program represents his first effort at using the mass media to disciple youth. This pilot show aired and focused on the Packers throughout the state of Wisconsin. Subsequent shows are planned, using players from other NFL teams and airing nationally.

Heart of a Lion is dedicated to using the mass media to disciple young Christians. Gill has also started two related organizations. The 1st Quarter disciples youth through an educational curriculum. The Players Chapel Program is a non-profit grant writing institution which provides financial support to Christian organizations.

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