How Oscar Pistorius's Christian faith got him through prison… and could be his new career: Athlete who prayed with Reeva Steenkamp when they dated, ran Bible studies and prayer meetings in jail, even convincing feared gang leader to join

Oscar Pistorius could become a Christian preacher after being released from prison today having spent almost nine years behind bars for murdering his girlfriend.

The ‘Blade Runner’ Olympian-turned killer was sent to prison for the fatal shooting of model and law graduate Reeva Steenkamp on Valentine’s Day 2013. Having served at least half his sentence, he was approved for parole in November.

The 37-year-old – now a greying, overweight smoker according to a journalist close to him – arrived…