Simple Idea, Profound Impact I came across this quote recently from Tim Keller about preaching: “A man who is not deeply involved in personal shepherding, evangelism, and pastoral care will be a bad preacher.” What a humbling quote. It makes sense though, doesn’t it? How are you going to be able to connect and communicate to…
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At CSO, we write on the brokenness of sports. As you read what we say, you might get the message that we think competition is bad. We don’t. However others do. Here is an example from a blog titled “How Competition Made Me Less Successful.”
Motorcycles are dangerous. I believe that propositional statement to be true. You may believe it or not. If you do, you can without that belief really connecting with you. However, if I said “I had a motorcycle wreck on June 22, 2013…..”
We talk with sports ministers about developing coaches about as often as Stephen Curry looks good shooting a jump shot! Why? Maybe that is because the success of sports ministries that have leagues rests on the shoulders of those coaches. They are the “players” in the game of “sports ministry.” (We don’t consider this vital…
A while ago I was in Dallas meeting with leaders from local churches to discuss the foundation for Sports Ministry in the Local Church. We talked about the why, the what, and the how of Sports Ministry which I still find so relevant to share with you today. Our primary leader was Pastor Sameh Maurice…
An excellent prayer resource for athletes/players/coaches produced by SCZA. Permission granted to adjust the document for your own organisation and to print. Love the kingdom thinking of SCZA many thanks to them.
Written by Bob Schindler What I like about the show, The Biggest Loser, is watching people achieve what they have never achieved before but have longed for some time to accomplish. It just stirs my heart as I watch their struggle and joy. I think there is something to learn from the show about developing people. To…
This blog from the Cripplegate seems very appropriate for sports. Here are some excerpts: “Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. …” – Matthew 6:9 – Everything we ask for in prayer and everything we do in our lives is to be asked for and done so that God would be glorified—so that the…
The Reality Get involved with people very much and you find all kinds of problems. Failing health, marital infidelity, rebellious children, embezzling employees, fractured friendships – the list seems endless. The influence of sin is all around us. Our Response People respond differently to this reality. Some deny. Some avoid. My response is often to get discouraged…