Trying Harder vs. Trusting Better
We discussed the struggles they had with bringing such leadership – struggles we have discussed before. I asked them what they intended to do about this situation – what was their plan. “Try harder.”
What is your coaching legacy?
My friend, Cindy Bledsoe, Director of Children’s Ministries at North Naples UMC in Naples, FL and previous CSO Regional Director wrote the following in answer to the question – What is your coaching legacy? Think for a minute about a coach that impacted your life. What are your memories of that coach? Are they positive or negative?…
The 3 Types of People in Sports Ministry
Over the years, I’ve encountered three different types of people in sports ministry. Below is each type followed by a brief description: The Sports Minister of Sports: The Sports Minister of Sports loves sports…and thinks Jesus is ok to. In most cases, they were a high level athlete that just can’t quite let go of the…
The Beauty of Partnership
I drove away that night praising God, grateful for the chance to play a part in the building of his kingdom through the beauty of partnership, all made possible by this gracious God through the bridge of sports!!!
The Future Shape of Sports Ministry
To meet this challenge, church sports ministries are going to have to think about and embrace an incarnational/missional approach to ministry and not just an attractional one.
Profanity, Ash Trays, and Evangelism
If we’re truly honest with ourselves, we value our comfort more than we do reaching people with the gospel…
Why Being Branded as “the Christian Sports League” is Bad
69% of participants in the sports ministry chose to participate because they wanted a safe, Christian environment for their child…
Redeemed Sports from the 2015 British Open
During and after Sunday’s third round (because of weather delays) of the 2015 British Open, I noticed two examples of redeemed sports –
10 Essential Blogs on Coaching
The role of a coach is critical in the development of athletes. The question is not whether a coach influences athletes. The question is how will a coach use his or her influence.
The Problem of Competition & the Documentary ‘Broke’
Several of the athletes discussed their motivation for frivolously spending money was competition.