Tim Tebow pauses Life Surge relationship pending review

Former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow said Friday he is pausing his relationship with Life Surge while his team investigates allegations about the company’s sales practices and he seeks more information. The statement followed reporting that former attendees said they were steered toward costly financial courses and, in some cases, encouraged to seek credit or use home equity to pay for them. Tebow told reporters before Florida’s game against Ole Miss that he considered the allegations serious and wanted to understand the facts. He has not said whether he will resume or end the relationship. The reported allegations concern Life Surge’s practices; the investigation described in the reports does not establish that Tebow knew about them or personally defrauded customers. Life Surge, a for-profit organization that combines Christian events with financial and investment education, offers low-cost gatherings and a three-day Impact Class reported to cost $97. Attendees may then be offered advanced courses and mentorship programs, generally reported at about $10,000 to $40,000. Some accounts describe packages reaching $50,000, but the reported figures vary.