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Ram Nation sits down with VCU Hall of Famer, Calvin Duncan

Submitted by on October 1, 2009 – 9:30 AM75 Comments

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Ram Nation shared a sunday morning with VCU Hall of Famer, Pastor Calvin Duncan. Hear Calvin’s take on the Rams of the mid 80′s who were regulars in the NCAA and learn about Calvin’s decision to leave the NBA for a higher calling.

Calvin Duncan Interview [ 9:25 ]

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  • Arlene Coleman

    Pastor Calvin Duncan is such a tremendous blessing to me, my family and to countless others. Pastor Duncan often says “SUCCESSFUL people add value to themselves, but SIGNIFICANT people add value to others.” Pastor Duncan, you are one of those “significant” people who reaches out to help others realize they are significant and help them reach their God-given potential.

    Pastor Duncan sees GREATNESS inside every person he meets and will make sure you know it. He truly exemplifies tremendous Christ-like characteristics. One in particular is that of genuine love — the kind of love that comes from his FATHER GOD WHO IS LOVE. He loves people.

    Thank you Pastor Duncan for being a chosen vessel of God who is telling everybody about Somebody who can save anybody. That Somebody is the Lord Jesus Christ.

  • Amzi Jackson

    Great interview!!! Pastor Duncan has an awesome testimony and showed great character in his decisions. He’s an inspiration to so many, including myself. He’s a great Pastor, mentor and friend. My hope is that we can have more men stand up and represent Christ boldly as our Pastor does and as he has taught countless others to do. Especially those who are in the public eye. He is truly blessed beyond measure and he and his family are such a blessing to the FFC family and the community. He is a Significant Person!!! God bless you Pastor Duncan. May God continue to use you to impact people and change lives!!!

  • Renee’ Whittingham

    As a frequent visitor to FFC I was aware of Pastor Duncan’s eloquence. It was a pleasure to see Pastor Duncan have an opportunity to speak of God in a secular venue. I feel his advice to young athletes is valuable to all young people.

  • Capt. Hall

    Former b-ball great becomes a “God pleaser”. Awesome is a word that describes my pastor. He loves God’s people and he is always trying to build people up and bring them closer to God. Like King David’s “cave of Adullum” (check out 1 Samuel 22: 1-2), Faith and Family Church has become a place of safety and healing for people who are in need. Keep doing what you do Pastor, and God bless you!

  • Ben Heyward

    Thanks Pastor for being a true man of God by letting your light shine in everything you do, you have been a inspiration to me.

  • Raymond Cottman

    Only God can make a man leave the fame and fortune for true wealth and prosperity. Great is your reward. Imagine all the lives you have influenced because of your conviction to the call of God. Average is the best of the worst and the worst of the best. Thank God you were far above average. Many are called, but few are chosen. Live Long. Love God.

  • Marie Fleming

    Thank you for being not only an impact person in your basketball career, but in the building of God’s kingdom. You have taught us not to settle, but be the best we can. In doing so, we have stretched ourslves and believe in working and living to our “full potential”.

    Consequently, this only makes us better and places us in a position to help and reach others. Continue to be a trailblazer for the Lord and remember your best and brightest days are ahead.

  • Deborah Brown

    Pastor, this interview is absolutely blessed. You are so genuine and very true to the Word of God. You are such an inspiration and blessing to me. One can see how humble you are and how God is using you to reach others. I pray that many more hungry people can be reached through you so that when they hear you speak and teach, they will come after the “crumbs”. You are an awesome man of God and you are always in my prayers. Contine to go hard in everything God uses you for in life. May God bless you.

  • Kathy Baughans-Heyward

    Pastor Duncan,

    I enjoyed listning to your interview. You have a great memory regarding names and places from your college days, as well as your professional era. Thank you for allowing The Lord Our GOD to direct your foot path. I believe in doing so, you’re still playing ball, leading sheep to the Free Throw Line (getting reborn again, baptized, and supplying manna (GODs word), keeping our eyes on the ball (staying focus on the things of GOD), and making the shot
    (holding on until JESUS comes / the next resurrection.)

  • Barbara D.

    A man of integrity, fortitude, and passion is the shadow that follows Calvin Duncan. His selfless stance of giving up basketball for the Lord is priceless. I know God interprets his tears and his cry for His people. Calvin desires that people would grow spiritually and have their own relationship with the Lord. As founder of Faith and Family Church, God has graced him to “not have church as usual,” but to have a body of people growing in righteousness. He has never met a stranger and he has the tenacity to reach nations. By taking the road less traveled, he is a living legacy.

  • Manley and Denise Johnson

    Pastor is someone who is significant because he truely cares for others and is always willing to help others to be the best they can be without a second thought. It is awesome when you have someone in your life who truely cares about you reaching your full potential and being the best you can be. He is an awesome Shepard who loves all people and his ultimate desire is to see people reach their full potential in Christ. We love you Pastor.

  • Beverly Wynter

    Pastor Duncan you are a man of integrity who want to tell everyone about the living God that we serve. Basketball was just a stepping stone to get you to the place were you are now. Your passion for the game showed then and your passion for Christ shows now. Anyone that looks at the interview has to think about the choices they made and still have to make in life. Continue to be a fisher of men, and may God continue to bless you in all that you do.

  • Saundra

    Great Interview!!

    Pastor, You are definitely a man of integrity that is continually making a difference in the lives of many others. I consider you to be a Significant Person and believe that many will follow you as you follow Jesus Christ.

  • Rochelle Bruce

    When I here people talk about Calvin Duncan I here words like:
    Integrity, Fortitude, Righteous, Courageous, Significant,
    Tremendous, Awesome, Aware, GOD Pleaser, Inspiration, Conviction,
    Professional, Believer, “Fisher of Men” and a man that Doesn’t
    settle. To me, all these words barely scratch the surface of
    who I know to be Calvin Duncan going on about 11 years now.
    this man of GOD is street savvy and he doesn’t just talk the talk,
    he “is”, walking the walk. I (TRUST) him, Love, him, he is a
    true Friend and you can count on getting it straight-”uncut” !!!He’s a great source of information and most importantly,
    he “LOVES GOD” knows and (LIVES) his word. He has been and continues
    to be a Blessing to me and my wife. E. F. Hutton’s got nothing on
    My Pastor. “Say-LA”

  • John Fife

    Great interview of a great man. I say man and not Pastor because long before he was a Pastor he was faithful to God and always had a heart of love and compassion for people. Pastor Duncan encouraged and prayed for me while I was student, provided counseling to me as I was preparing for marriage and has been there for me in the midst of many challenges. His decision to leave the NBA and follow God’s calling still astounds me, and I know that there are many blessings that have come and will come from that sincere decision. God will certainly continue to elevate this man of integrity. God Bless you Pastor.

  • James and Jenelle Patton

    Pastor,

    What a wonderful interview. Thank you for making the choice that caused you to be where you are today which is with us at FFC. Your honesty is genuine that continues to reveal truth. You are a strong leader, a masterful teacher and a wonderful friend. Continue to stay strong and be encouraged as you encourage others.

  • chris lawrence sr

    Great interveiw I see why you was the coach year when you was coaching basketball. You have unique of relating to people. You make people feel that all thing are possible. God took a game of b-ball and prepare you to teach the game of life. Keep up the good work.

  • Martina Goins

    Thank you so much Pastor Duncan for just being you and most of all being real. Your actions constantly demonstrate your love for God and your love for God’s people. You are a GREAT LEADER and I appreciate you. Stay up lifted in your spiritual journey.

    Blessings,
    Martina Goins

  • Tyrone A. Goins, Sr.

    Pastor Duncan is a true man of God, living and doing what God has called him to do at all times. Since joining FFC I have watched your zeal for God, seen your overwhelming compassion for God’s people, and your dedication has inspired me to continue to grow in the word and the things of God. I’m so greatful that God lead our family from Los Angeles California to you and our FFC family. Thank you for being our Pastor but most of all thank you for being my friend.

  • Coleen A. Cherici-Stroman, D.Min. MBA

    Pastor Calvin Duncan is an awesome man of God! I am so glad to read this interview and share a comment here about the Man and the Pastor. It is amazing to know him and experience his energy and enthusiasm for helping others to be BETTER people and show their love for the Lord Jesus and for one another. Pastor Duncan is a person of great integrity, AND he is not afraid to tell people who the source of his strength and energy is… JESUS. He is transparent in all his ways. He raises up a standard for all men and women to be proud to follow! I am so glad he is my pastor and ever present friend in times of need. You really have to experience his energy for yourself! (7900 Walmsley Blvd, Richmond, VA. 23235 at 8, 10 and Noon every Sunday) May God always protect him and his wonderful family!

  • Melissa F

    A True & Rare Champion. He is so competitive off the court as well. He desires to live this christian life right. He is an awesome example of a real Pastor in every sense of the word & I appreaciate his dedication to so many people.We support you because you have proven yourself time & time again to be faithful in your walk,your family,& your church.

  • Wanda G. Green

    What an Awesome interview. I give glory and honor to God for Pastor Calvin Duncan. Pastor is an inspiration and blessing to all who comes in contact with him. He is truly a man after God’s own heart. A man of such integrity. It’s Pastor’s desire to see all men saved and living the kingdom life. For all that you have scarified , God will honor your faithfulness. Your church family loves you and support you all the way. Thank you God for raising up a True Man of God here in Richmond VA that will stand and make an impact for the Gospel and the city.

  • Lanier says

    Pastor ,Duncan very well done ,May God keep you in his care.

  • Tim Neville

    Committed, consistent, focused, personable, strong, a bearer of the truth. These are just a few things that describe Pastor Calvin Duncan. Thank you for living your life for Jesus and coaching/encouraging us to do the same everyday. For it is the greatest and best decision we could ever make in the game of life.

  • Fred Brown

    Great interview, Calvin and I came to VCU in 1981. Unlike Calvin I went to Jr College instead of Prep School so I came in as a jr and Calvin as a freshman. I believe that recruiting class was the best in school history. 81-82 returned seniors Monty Knight and Kenny Stancel who previously were All Sunbelt Conference performers. We only won 18 or 19 games and did not get invited to the NCAA Tournament.In 82-83 Calvin and I became All Sunbelt Conference and All Virginia performers with Calvin being named co player of the year. We started 1 senior, 3 sophmores and 1 freshman. We had the 2nd longest winning streak in the nation behind the University of Houston & received a buy to the NCAAs. We lost the game to go to the sweet sixteen to the University of Georgia by 1 point who went to the final four. Calvin and I shared many awards and honors in 82-83 and was considered the 1, 2 punch but our teammates were just as valuable. 81-85 featured 6 players drafted to the NBA. Kenny Stancel, Monty Knight, Fred Brown, Calvin Duncan, Mike Schlegel and Rolando Lamb. 4 of the 82-83 starters were drafted though 3 of them were in 85 thats an example of the depth we had. At that time (1985) VCU had 17 players drafted to the NBA. Today (2010) VCU has 19. We were a mid major with major talent on the rise in the early 80s. I can only imagine if I went to prep school and had 2 more years to play with Calvin. Calvin God Bless you are one of Gods soldiers and will always be my brother. Call me!

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