Compassion For the Lost
When you see lost people, do you have compassion? Do you see them as harassed and helpless? Do you see them as aimlessly wandering, like sheep without shepherd? I’ll admit that often I don’t see people this way…
The Impact of Sports
When can you see countries from all over the globe coming together for something that isn’t war related? A couple things come to my mind. One is something that just got over not too long ago, World Cup Soccer…
Seeking God’s Will in Ministry
In Sports Ministry there are countless opportunities for us to make decisions concerning our “flock”. As the “pastor” of this sports ministry, I am leading the people that God has entrusted to me. How often, as sports pastors, do we make decisions, big or small, without falling on our face before the Lord?
A Vision for Outreach
This is an outreach ministry so I want to offer quality classes with rock’n teachers and music so women who aren’t Christians will come and not be scared off by our “churchiness”. How do I do that without being too “worldly”? That’s a hard balance to strike!
The Highest Paid Athlete Ever
Who is the highest paid athlete ever? It’s not Tiger Woods. I’ll save you some time and just tell you that you’re not going to get it. The answer is: Gaius Appuleius Diocles…
How (And How Not) To Use Facebook for Ministry
It is generally true of new technologies that they do not just add something to life, but that they also replace something that is already there…
Fantasy Sports & Ministry
I recently read where 11% of the U.S. population plays one or more fantasy sports per year. Additionally, 22% of males between the ages of 18-49 play fantasy sports. Looks like fertile grounds for ministry to me…
What is Evangelism?
Evangelism is To bear witness to Jesus Christ, in the power of the Holy Spirit, so that [1] people may come to put their trust in God, through Christ; [2] to acknowledge Him as their Savior; and [3] to serve Him as their King, [4] in the fellowship of His Church.
Building a Gospel Culture
What’s the culture of your ministry? Can leaders/coaches articulate the gospel? Do people deeply care about conversions? Is their a culture of prayer for the lost? Are leaders excited about the gospel?
Participation in Youth Sports is Up
In 2006, 41% of 6 to 17 year olds participated in sports. This number is up from 34% in 1998. Sports was the most popular extracurricular activity…