Tim Tebow has canceled an appearance at a revival organized by a controversial Ohio preacher, a spokesman for the star athlete said Wednesday. Tebow’s brother Robbie said in a phone interview that he was canceling the talk. Robbie Tebow said his brother’s speakers’ bureau hadn’t researched the event before saying yes to the invitation.

“I know for a fact that Tim is not going to be a part of it,” Robbie Tebow said. “That’s being resolved.”

Parsley teaches that God wants the faithful to be rich. Last year, he asked followers to donate more than $1 million to ward off satanic attacks. In the 2008 presidential election, Republican Sen. John McCain disowned an endorsement from Parsley after learning the pastor called Islam an “anti-Christ” religion.

Parsley’s gathering is called “Contending for the Faith Weekend.” Texas televangelist Kenneth Copeland, who also preaches the prosperity gospel, is another featured speaker, according to the event website.

Mark Youngkin, a spokesman for Parsley, said the quarterback has a contract with the event organizers, who have asked Tebow to reconsider. Youngkin said national advertising for the event had just been approved Tuesday.

“The ball’s in their court at this point,” Youngkin said.

From: ajc.com

Tim Tebow is one of the National Football League’s five most marketable players according to a survey of sports business executives, analysts and media figures by Street & Smith’s SportsBusiness Daily.

Tebow, who led the Broncos to the playoffs for the first time since the 2005 season, comes in at No. 5 among NFL players in marketability in the survey.

Christ Church Academy’s Parent Teacher Partnership announced that Heisman Trophy and Tim Tebow will be the featured speaker at the school’s 17th annual auction and fund-raising gala.

The event will be held on March 15, at Christ’s Church-Mandarin on Greenland Road.

The evening will feature a sponsor dinner, silent auction and pre-program tailgate, and a live program with Tebow.

Advance ticket purchase is required for attendance, and tickets for the public go on sale at 6 p.m. today through www.ccajax.org

 
From Tebowbelieve.com:
Join us for an unforgettable evening featuring Tim Tebow, Heisman Trophy winner and Denver Broncos quarterback. As special guest for our 17th Annual Auction and Fundraising Gala, Tim will share how to BELIEVE in the unbelievable. Born to Christian Missionaries, Tim has been open about his faith during his extremely successful career on the football field. Despite his love for the game of football, it remains third on his priority list in life, behind his relationship with Jesus Christ and his family.This motivating, educational and entertaining evening with the two-time NCAA National Football Champion is a fundraiser for Christ’s Church Academy, and all proceeds go towards fulfilling our mission of making disciples through excellence in academics, athletics, and the arts.