Sharing the Love of Christ': NFL Star Makes Major Announcement About His Post-Retirement Plans

Super Bowl champ Stefen Wisniewski is retiring from his pro-football career and becoming a pastor.

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Wisniewski, 32, who spent 10 years in the NFL and won Super Bowl rings with both the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs, made the incredible announcement in a video posted to Twitter on Thursday.

Despite loving the game, Wisniewski said his body, mind and heart are telling him that it's "time to move on," CBN News reported.

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"What am I going to do next? I'm going to be a pastor," he said in the video. "The absolute best part of my life is my relationship with Jesus Christ and I can't imagine a better full-time job than teaching people the Bible and sharing the love of Christ with others."

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Wisniewski also released a separate text statement thanking those who helped him get into the NFL. First and foremost, he thanked "Jesus Christ" and offered touching words to God.

"You were my strength, joy, purpose, anchor, life, peace and passion through it all," Wisniewski said. "I only made it through the tough times because of Your presence and because of the promises in Your Word." 

He concluded his thanks to God by noting that any glory belongs to the Lord, and included a reference to Romans 11:36. The verse reads (NIV): "For from him and through him and for him are all things. To him be the glory forever! Amen."

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