I came across this from Outreach Magazine. Not sure I agree with #1 at all but it’s a thought-provoking list nonetheless. In regards to sports ministry, I would certainly affirm #5.…
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This one paragraph from JD Greear’s blog caught my eye and is so applicable to sports ministry: If we want to see people really brought from darkness to light… people far from…
Guest Post by Cindy Bledsoe Whether we readily acknowledge it or not, we all have certain beliefs that are at the core of our ministry, and what is more, they…
A few years ago, I was able to have a Q & A session with author Jeffrey Johnson on his new book Got Style? Personality-Based Evangelism. Below is Part 2 of…
A few years ago, I was able to have a Q & A session with author Jeffrey Johnson on his new book Got Style? Personality-Based Evangelism. Below is Part 1 of…
Guest post by Jason Miller Preaseason meetings: A crucial aspect or a waste of time? My wife and I have been doing Sports Ministry for over 10 years and we…
This is a very important question for every sports minister and athlete to ask. If competition only came after the Fall in Genesis 3, then as followers of Christ we…
I came across the below quote from Ed Stetzer recently and was startled by the amount of truth it contained. “One of the reasons many believers are unengaged in mission…
He was the best ever. Enjoy. “Good coaching is based purely in leadership… a positive example… and instilling respect in your players.” “Knowledge is not enough to get desired results.…
Guest Post by Brian Jones Flick: Are you kidding? Stick my tongue to that stupid pole? That’s dumb! Schwartz: That’s ’cause you know it’ll stick! Flick: You’re full of it!…
I found an article on Evangelism.net and it actually focuses on how to get new believers involved in evangelism. However, to me, the list could apply to anyone who is a…
In the Relational Outreach class that we offer, we often talk about how asking questions is the key to being a good evangelist. Deep questions uncover worldviews, expose a person’s heart, and…
Guest Post by Ryan Borowicz All of us have had good coaches, bad coaches, and those in between throughout our athletic careers, no matter how short or long those careers…
I have a doctorate in anger – not earned but an honorary one (or as one of my friends says “a dishonorary one”). I told the story of my journey…
Awhile ago, I stepped out toward the fulfillment of a dream. After years of work, lots of prayer, and hope in God that he would do great things, He didn’t. At…
This was a 2-part series by Mike Breen and you can them here: Part 1 and Part 2. Below are some excerpts I found particularly provoking: So what is the…