“It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Bill McCartney, beloved husband, father ... the group’s message as an attack on women’s rights. “The Promise Keepers speak about ...

Members of the McCartney family knew the day was coming ... the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and as a co-founder of “Promise Keepers,” one of the nation’s fastest-growing Christian ...

McCartney said Promise Keepers grew out of tension in his own life. His zeal for success as a football coach came into conflict with his desire to be the husband and father he felt God wanted him ...

Image Mr. McCartney, left, celebrated after his Colorado Buffaloes defeated Notre Dame, 10-9, in the 1991 Orange Bowl on New Year’s Day.Credit ... the Promise Keepers’ message as a ...

condemning its message as patriarchal. But with backing from conservative faith leaders including the Revs. Jerry Falwell and Pat Robertson, Promise Keepers grew popular across the country ...

Bill McCartney died on Jan. 10 at the age of 84 after a long battle with dementia and his son, Mike, said this week, “I thought I was ready, because we knew he was dying.” ...

It was the first of many Promise Keepers events that I attended. The things that Coach had to say about being a good husband and father ate me ... radio and go start my day. One morning he came ...

“Coach Mac was an incredible man who taught me about the importance of faith, family and being a good husband, father and grandfather ... he worked full time at Promise Keepers, a ministry ...

"Coach Mac was an incredible man who taught me about the importance of faith, family and being a good husband, father and grandfather ... he worked full time at Promise Keepers, a ministry ...

"Coach Mac was an incredible man who taught me about the importance of faith, family and being a good husband, father and grandfather ... he worked full time at Promise Keepers, a ministry ...

And when he said that, I truly felt it shaped my attitude, my vision and my approach to walking into that building every day ... His father once took him to Dallas for a Promise Keepers conference ...