Can You Get To The Top As A Believer?

Super Bowl winning coach Tony Dungy  said, “You can get to the top and do it the Lords way.”

Dungy became:
the first Black head coach to win a Super Bowl
one of the most respected coaches in NFL history
a leader known for calmness, integrity, and faith
And he did it without compromising his values.

That’s exactly what he means by:

“You can get to the top and do it the Lord’s way.”

Dungy believes success and godliness are not opposites. He often pushes back against the idea that you must:

cheat
yell
manipulate
compromise
be cut‑throat
…in order to win at the highest levels.

His message is this, “You can reach the top and still honor God in how you live and lead.”

This theme appears throughout his books Quiet Strength and Uncommon, where he emphasizes integrity, humility, and servant leadership.

Dungy frequently states:

“I’ve said all along that God is in control.”

“I don’t have the strength or wisdom to get through a single day without guidance and grace from God.”

For him, coaching was never just about football — it was about honoring Christ in the process.

Dungy didn’t retire to his second home, he is spending his retirement evangelizing for Jesus. Dungy teaches “mentor leadership,” which means:
serving others
lifting people up
leading with compassion
modeling Christlike behavior
He quotes Jesus’ words about serving others (Mark 10:45) as the foundation of leadership.

Dungy often says: “The Lord doesn’t always take you in a straight line. He tests you sometimes.” This perspective shaped how he handled setbacks, including being fired before eventually winning the Super Bowl.

Look him up and listen to this man of Godly integrity’s message of hope and success.

Blessings