Winning the lost...

...training the saved.

october 24, 2026

Downtown Ball Ground, GA (Library)

Registration..........6:30am
Run Begins (library)..............8:00am
After Run Fun (no rush)......8:30am

THIS IS WHO WE ARE

Driven to Encourage Ministries reaches, teaches, and trains young hearts in middle schools and high schools in the southeast. We are passionately dedicated to nurturing and empowering students in their spiritual journey with Jesus.

Eric is the real deal—faithful and after the heart of his Father. He has generously blessed students across the South Carolina Lowcountry as he’s traveled far to win souls to Christ and equip youth for Jesus. I’m honored to know Eric and sincerely grateful for his friendship to me. I give my wholehearted endorsement of Eric Helms and compel you to invite him into your school.

Zach Waters
FCA Area Representative, Bluffton and Hilton Head Island, SC.

Eric Helms has spoken numerous times at our Middle School Christian Clubs. He really has a gift for being able to speak to youth and penetrate their hearts and minds with his message. His passion for Christ is contagious, and his own personal stories of redemption are inspiring. Eric's personal goal of giving a bible to every student that doesn’t have one is amazing. Many students left after hearing him speak with their first bible in their hands! Having Eric speak at your club will be a blessing to all of your students!.

Dana Townsend
Assistant Pricipal, Cherokee County (Retired)

Lives have already been impacted by Pastor Eric. You will not be disappointed if he speaks into the lives of your young people. He has a great understanding of how to share the gospel. I thank God for people like him.

James West
Field Staff, Urban Atlanta

I am honored to recommend Jeremy Womack as a guest speaker. His passion for sharing the Gospel has made a lasting impact on our students at Davis Middle School. Jeremy has an exceptional ability to communicate the truth of the Gospel with both clarity and passion. His presentations are biblically sound, deeply engaging, and filled with authenticity that resonates with students.

Jeremy challenges listeners to grow in their faith and live out the Gospel daily. I have every confidence that Jeremy will continue to be a powerful instrument for God wherever he is invited to serve.

Delana Crandall
FCA Huddle Coach , Davis Middle School, Flowery Branch, GA

Eric is very passionate about sharing the message of salvation with students, and his powerful testimony gets the message across very well. The light of the Lord shines brightly as he talks about all that Jesus has done in him and through him. It is very clear that this ministry is a powerful calling in his life!

Kelly Daniels
FCA Sponsor , A. Crawford Mosley High School, Lynn Haven, FL

60k

students have heard the Gospel through DTEM since 2017