Meet the Team

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    Evan Orth

    FOUNDER & PRESIDENT

    Evan Orth is a former D1 college quarterback, current business owner, and the founder of QB1 Athletics and Quarterbacks for Christ. Through years of competing at the quarterback position, Evan learned the importance of discipline, leadership, and resilience through lessons that now shape his life.

    Evan founded Quarterbacks for Christ to develop quarterbacks in character and faith, equipping them to lead boldly, serve others, and follow Jesus in every area of life. As a business owner and mentor, his passion is helping young men maximize the platform God has given them for a purpose greater than football. He uses the trials he endured and the success he experienced in college football to offer practical, real-world guidance for quarterbacks as they progress in their careers.

    Evan is married to his beautiful wife, Caitlyn, and together they are raising their three children with a commitment to living out the gospel daily.

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    Derek Rowan

    TREASURER

    Derek brings extensive financial and organizational leadership experience to the board, serving as Treasurer. He has served on multiple nonprofit boards in various leadership roles, contributing to strategic planning, financial stewardship, and community-focused initiatives.

    Derek is the owner of Rowan Payments, where he partners with business owners to streamline operations and strengthen their financial systems. His background in entrepreneurship and financial management helps ensure that the organization maintains transparency, accountability, and long-term sustainability. His passion for seeing young people live for Jesus has been evident as he was a former youth pastor at a Church in Alabama for years.

    Derek lives in Daphne, Alabama with his wife, Chloe, and their two sons. They value community, simplicity, and building a life centered on meaningful relationships.

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    Caitlyn Orth

    VICE PRESIDENT

    Caitlyn Orth serves as Vice President of Quarterbacks for Christ, bringing a unique blend of faith, leadership, and excellence to the organization. She is a devoted wife and the proud mother of three children, and her primary calling is raising her family and stewarding her home with love.

    Caitlyn has a deep passion for sharing the good news of Jesus and helping others grow in their faith. A former Division I athlete at the University of South Alabama, she competed as a pole vaulter and javelin thrower and was a conference championship medalist at the highest collegiate level.

    Caitlyn built a successful business career in sales prior to having kids, consistently performing among the top representatives in the country in mortgage sales at Chase Bank. Her experience in leadership, communication, and relationship-building now serves the mission of Quarterbacks for Christ as she supports the vision of developing leaders who honor Christ on and off the field.

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    Patrick McClure

    ADVISORY BOARD CHAIR

    Patrick McClure is a former Clemson University quarterback, national champion, and business leader with a passion for mentorship and service. His football career shaped his understanding of leadership, character, and accountability—values that continue to guide his work today.

    Patrick is the founder of Impact Performance Team, a Charleston-based consulting firm that helps business owners build strong teams, healthy cultures, and sustainable growth. He previously founded QB1 Greenville, where he coached and mentored quarterbacks, deepening his commitment to investing in the next generation.

    Guided by his faith, Patrick is passionate about helping athletes and leaders anchor their identity in Christ rather than performance or accolades. He lives in Charleston, South Carolina, and is honored to serve on the Board of Directors for Quarterbacks for Christ.

  • Baylin Trujillo

    ORLANDO, FLORDA | AREA REP

    Baylin Trujillo is a quarterback trainer, mentor, and ministry leader based in Orlando, Florida. He is the founder and owner of BTru Quarterback Training, where football is used as a platform to develop elite quarterbacks and Christ-centered leaders. He is passionate about equipping quarterbacks to pursue excellence while grounding their identity, character, and leadership in their faith in Jesus Christ.

    Baylin played quarterback at the University of South Florida (2011–2012), before transferring to Western Illinois University (2012–2014), where he helped lead a Sun Conference Championship. Professionally, Baylin competed with the Central Florida Jags, earning Arena All-Star MVP honors, and also played for the Florida Tarpons and Orlando Predators.

    He has trained over 300 quarterbacks nationwide and has a sponsorship with I Am Second. His mission is to raise up quarterbacks who lead boldly, seek the Lord, and glorify God both on and off the field.

Our Story

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Quarterbacks for Christ wasn’t born out of a strategic plan or a clever idea, it began as a vision God placed on our founder, Evan Orth’s heart during a prayer session in early 2021. With no blueprint and no clear picture of what it would become, Evan simply chose to take a step of obedience.

That single step turned into a monthly gathering of quarterbacks from across the city. We met to hang out, play games, share meals, and dive into Scripture together, forming a genuine brotherhood built on Christ. What started small quickly grew into something far greater than we imagined.

Over the years, we’ve witnessed dozens of salvations, baptisms, and life changing moments. What began as a local meetup has expanded into a national movement of quarterbacks who are hungry to know Jesus and use their platform to glorify Him.

Today, Quarterbacks for Christ hosts weekly virtual Bible studies, monthly in person gatherings at each location, and multiple retreats every year, bringing quarterbacks from all over the country together to grow in their faith, leadership, and purpose.

We believe this is only the beginning. As God continues to open doors, we’re expectant for even more lives to be transformed, more leaders to rise up, and more quarterbacks to boldly live out their faith. The story of Quarterbacks for Christ is still being written, and we’re honored to play a small part in what God is doing.

Core Values

Take Charge & Preach the Word

We take this charge seriously. As leaders, athletes, and followers of Jesus, we step forward with ownership and boldness to preach the Word of God no matter the season or circumstance.

To take charge means moving forward with determination, responsibility, and decisive confidence. Just as a soldier advances into battle with courage, we advance in the direction God is leading, ready to speak His truth and live it out.

This core value is rooted in 2 Timothy 4:1–2, where Paul gives Timothy a clear and urgent commission:

“I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom: preach the word; be ready in season and out of season.”

We are willing and available to meet our athletes right where they are, no matter how messy the situation. We create space for them to open up, be honest, and share what they’re going through. With a listening ear, genuine compassion, and we use the wisdom that comes from the truth of God’s Word to help them navigate the hard things they face.

When we step into their messy places instead of avoiding them, we often see God turn messy into mission. Simply by being present, patient, and grounded in Scripture, we watch athletes grow, heal, and move forward with purpose.

This core value is rooted in Romans 15:1-2, where Paul encourages us to follow the example of Christ:

“We who are strong have an obligation to bear with the failings of the weak, and not to please ourselves. Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, to build him up.”

Step Into the Mess

Make Disciples

We are committed to teaching quarterbacks what it truly means to follow Jesus in every area of life and to equipping them to lead others to do the same. Discipleship isn’t just about information; it’s about imitation, transformation, and multiplication.

To make disciples means helping others know Jesus, obey His Word, and grow into the kind of leaders who can then guide someone else on that same path. As we follow Him, we intentionally invest in others so the impact continues far beyond ourselves.

This core value is rooted in Matthew 28:19–20, where Jesus gives His Great Commission:

“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.”

We believe leadership is a gift from God and a platform to point others to Jesus. As leaders, we use the talents God has given us to honor Him, not ourselves. We lead by example, live with humility, and use every opportunity to show that life is ultimately about the One who created us. Our influence exists so the gospel can be seen, heard, and lived out through us.

We are consumed with Gods love and faithfulness towards us that we have no response but to praise Him for all good things He gives us.

This core value is rooted in Matthew 5:16, where Jesus instructs us that our good works are for Jesus to get glorified:

“In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.”

Lead to Glorify God

Let’s Connect

We’re here to help you get plugged in. If you want to connect about retreats, discipleship, team visits, or how to get involved with QBs for Christ, send us a message below. Our team will get back to you as soon as possible.