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Reimagine Ministry: Sports as a Game Changer

As a pastor, you're passionate about sharing faith, developing leaders, and engaging your community with the Bible. But have you considered using sports to achieve these goals?

Fresh Ideas for Your Ministry

Ministry in today's world can be tough. Issues like broken families, lack of leadership, and a feeling of disconnection plague many communities. This world is volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous. Sports ministry can be a game changer! 

Sports: A Bridge to Your Community

Sports offer a powerful way to connect with people facing these challenges. Here's how:

• Building Leaders: Sports naturally develop leadership skills, something your church can nurture.

• Fighting Boredom: Sports offer a healthy and engaging outlet for young people. It can be a natural part of any children’s, youth or adult program. 

• Building Community: Sports teams foster a sense of belonging and connection. Sport can help refocus the church community on how to operate in teams and serve the greater goal. 

Join the Movement!

As we've seen, sports provide a powerful platform for making disciples. Here are some ways you can get involved:

1. Experience the Power: Attend a sports ministry event like a KidsGames, camp, or competition. See firsthand how sports can connect with your community.

2. Empower Your Athletes: Gather sportspeople from your church. Pray together and explore how they can be disciples of Jesus and share their faith through sports.

3. Explore Resources: ReadySetGo (readysetgo.world) offers resources to equip your church to reach your community through sports.

4. Connect with Others: Talk to fellow pastors! Learn about their experiences with sports ministry and how it's impacted their churches.

The Game Has Begun!

Sports ministry is a dynamic way to reach your community, share faith, and build a stronger church. This session is just the kickoff. Join us to explore how sports can transform your ministry!

Live it out

• Everyone is involved in serving Christ in different ways. 
• How could you encourage and release the sports people in your local church to make disciples? 
• What is your involvement with sport? 
• Could health and fitness help your people be healthier and more effective in their ministry?