Direct Sportslink proudly announces that we secured NFL Hall of Famer, broadcaster, and faith leader Cris Carter as the featured Christian motivational speaker for our long standing client, Cross Training Ministries in Bismarck, North Dakota for their annual Champions Banquet. 

Carter, widely regarded as one of the greatest wide receivers in NFL history, shared a powerful message focused on faith, perseverance, leadership, and purpose Drawing from his personal journey - from professional success to overcoming adversity—Carter’s testimony resonated with the audience especially his comments on Buddy Ryan and how Buddy Ryan motivated him to achieve greatness by telling Cris he would never overcome his personal struggles. Additionally, Cris signed autographs and met with the sponsors and guests going so far as to take his Hall of Fame jacket off and place it on a young kid bringing smiles to all that were in attendance.

“Cris was phenomenal with the guests, sponsors and the Moderated QA session. His intentional messages based on his personal experiences are so easy to relate to and he delivers his message in such an engaging way with laughter, honesty and passion which makes him a very captivating guest speaker especially in Vikings country. As accomplished as Cris is from his playing days in college and the NFL he is even a better person and that is reflected in the way he lives his life today and how he treats people", said Ward Headley, President of Direct Sportslink.

Carter is not only a Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee, but also a respected speaker and mentor who uses his platform to inspire others to pursue excellence on and off the field. His message emphasizes accountability, spiritual growth, and the importance of strong character in today’s culture.

To secure Cris Carter for any speaking engagement or appearance please contact a Direct Sportslink booking agent for his fee and availability. To view our work with other sports celebrity appearances on behalf of Cross Training (Tim Tebow, Dalvin Cook, Emmitt Smith, and Julius Erving) please visit our recent events area on our website.