Schell has always had a soft spot for the church. If he hadn't gone into football he would have likely pursued a life in ministry and fully intends to use his earnings from his career to go toward making the world a better place. Once the home of the Protestant Reformation and Martin Luther's 95 Theses, Germany has become a post-Christian culture seeking ultra modernity in a world going a million miles an hour. This has been one of the hardest parts of the move for Schell. However, he has found a community to join at a Christian Mission Alliance church outside of Berlin and intends to spend lots of time contributing to their Christmas community outreach ideas. He will be found caroling at nursing homes, handing out chocolates at the grocery store, and most likely playing with 2 and 3 year olds during the Christmas Eve services so that moms and dads can focus on the Christmas service. It is striking to see the large linebacker frame playing Legos on the floor with children, but the joy on his face makes it clear that this is life giving to him. There will be many specific ways Schell will be giving back over the holidays, but if you ask him, he's gaining more than he's giving.
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