Written by Ken Cross, Church Mentor at CEDE Partners – an Initiative of CEDE Sports Proven Results Thankfulness and Gratitude has been proven to increase the performance of teams and individuals – Do you believe it? In addition to mentoring Sports Ministers, I am also the team chaplain for two collegiate basketball teams here in…
Written by Bob Schindler, Executive Director of CEDE Partners – an Initiative of CEDE Sports Many friends reached out to me after my sabbatical that I recently took to see how it went. “How did your sabbatical go?” This is a question I enjoy answering, for God did great things over the two months. “Great is…
I have yet to meet a Sports Minister, Sports Director or leader who does not want to have a greater impact on players and families. One of the key factors for effectiveness in ministry on the field is: our coaches. However, we know Sports Ministry can be consumed by making sure all the administration is…
Above is a matrix to help you to analyze the “Ideal Sports Minster” through specific parameters. Use this as a foundation for training, development and assessments. Reach out to a CEDE Partners Church Mentor to gain more insight on how this tool can work for you and your ministry. Click here for more info on…
Written by Ken Cross, Church Mentor at CEDE Partners – an Initiative of CEDE Sports Our Present Reality We have all heard about making lemonade out of lemons. This phrase tells us to take an adverse situation and turn it around for your benefit and especially for the benefit of others. The Covid 19 pandemic…
Written by Ken Cross, Church Mentor at CEDE Partners – an Initiative of CEDE Sports Winners & Losers General George Patton famously remarked, “Americans love a winner and will not tolerate a loser.” NFL Coach Vince Lombardi: “Show me a good loser, and I’ll show you a loser.” We all want to be on the winning…
Overflow Human beings are complex, our actions even when thoughtless are not random. We speak and also act out of the abundance that is in our heart (Luke 6:45). There are many arenas in life that are the proverbial “squeezing of the sponge”, ringing out what is already inside of us. In some scenarios we…
Written by Bob Schindler, Executive Director of CEDE Partners – an Initiative of CEDE Sports More Congregations are Utilizing SR&F Outreach Ministry* “Sports ministry in local churches is on the decline.” I don’t remember when I first heard this assertion, but it has certainly been around for at least the last 10 years, since…
“So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” …
Written by Bob Schindler, Executive Director of CEDE Partners – an Initiative of CEDE Sports, Written for Faith Driven Athlete. I wrestled with this question.. Especially after losing in a playoff at PGA Tour Qualifying School. (Click here to learn more of that story.) I cared who won that day. The question I left with…