I couldn’t help but think about how crucial it is for leaders to cast vision for their people. The Bible tells us that where there is no vision the people…
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I really got a lot out of the following quote: “Real life change is a ‘process’. CSO continually talks about how relational outreach is the best approach in the sports…
A good coach can quickly identify the players with potential to be truly exceptional in their sport. A great coach finds ways to develop that potential, encouraging and challenging the…
Years ago, my wife sent me a text message that simply stated: “What have you done for God today?”…
Mike Matheny is the current manager of the St. Louis Cardinals. Like most managers, he is a former player. In between his playing days and his coaching career though he…
I came across this article that outlines five steps North Point Community Church (where Andy Stanley is the Senior Pastor) does to recruit, train, and retain volunteers. Volunteers are so…
Great article here from Yahoo’s Dan Wetzel regarding Mark Richt and Georgia’s chances at a national championship. Below are some quotes from Mark Richt regarding his faith: “Do I want…
This is a great article detailing the new sports complex being built by Appleton Alliance Church in Appleton, WI. We had the privilege of helping this church start their sports…
From Pastors.com. I’ve bolded my favorites: Due to the Rector’s illness, Wednesday’s healing services will be discontinued until further notice. Bertha Belch, a missionary from Africa, will be speaking tonight at…
I want to get to the other side, but not sure of what this time is all about. We are in the meantime. I was reminded that I need to…
I’m constantly reminding myself that my goal is not to get someone participating in our activities to attend our church. My goal is to move them one step closer to…
Our senior pastor (who has been here seven years) said that this has been the single most effective thing we have done to become visible and attractive in our immediate…
I have often had grand plans in my head of what a certain sports outreach event will look like. Disappointment sets in when little details do not work out as…
Just as a fungus spreads gradually unseen and then seemingly all at once takes over, we want passion and priority for relational outreach in our leagues to spread one to…
Sports Ministry has all kinds of challenges that push us into new environments that we may or may not enthusiastically embrace…
Living in Northeast Wisconsin in November means two things for a Sports Outreach Ministry leader: #1…Never schedule anything from Noon to 3:00pm on a Sunday. #2…Make sure you set the…