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Sports as Mission Ministries Resources
Articles Hullinger, Jerry. “The Historical Background of Paul’s Athletic Allusions,” Bibliotheca Sacra, July, 2004. Publications Cash, Courtney. “Sports as a Tool for Planting Churches” Sports Ministry Bibliography compiled by International Sports Federation Websites International Sports Federation (all inclusive sports as mission site) International Sports Coalition Infinity Sports KidsGames Recreation and Sports Ministry links Sports Ambassadors Sports Crusaders Sports Outreach International SportsPlus Mission Trips Brilla… Read More
Sports as a Mission Tool
Courtney Cash, Vice-President of the International Sports Federation works with mission agencies, missionaries, churches and volunteers to effectively use sports as a mission tool around the world. We asked him to share with The Insider his observations on recent trends and the effectiveness of using sports in mission. The Insider: CC: One way is in gaining entry and access to a people group and here the popularity of sport is a great asset. Personnel from one missionary agency,… Read More
Being on Mission with God through Sports
JP Lightman is by training an educator and has served as a sports and mission consultant in North and Central America, the Middle East and North Africa. He is currently serving in Asia and recently agreed to share his insights on sports and mission with readers of The Insider. The following are excerpts from the interview. The Insider: JPL: People everywhere love sports and in today’s world, sports are one of the most effective ways to enter a country and quickly begin to establish genuine relationships with people.… Read More
Types of Sports Missions Projects
Adventure Sports Description: High impact sporting activities that can be used for engagement, research, and materials distribution. Examples: Trekking, Mountain Climbing, White-Water Rafting, Scuba Diving Church or Cell Group Based Sports Ministries Description: Sporting activities used to promote, grow, and support the ministry or programs of the local church. Examples: On-Site Camps or Clinics, VBS/Basketball Camp Coach Training Description: Volunteers learning indigenous sporting activities for engagement, building relationships and… Read More
Transformation Resources
Books And You Call Yourself A Christian: Compassion, Justice and the Christian Life By Bob Lupton Being the Presence of Christ: A Vision for Transformation By Daniel Vestal The Book That Transforms Nations: The Power of the Bible to Change Any Country By Loren Cunningham /www.amazon.com/Building-People-Power-Robert-Linthicum/dp/1932805516">Building a People of Power By Robert Linthicum Everything Must Change: Jesus, Global Crises, and a Revolution of Hope By Brian McLaren From the Outside in:… Read More
Healing Friendships at the Well Community
by Joel Pulis Community Pastor the Well Community Dallas, Texas Do you know someone living with mental illness? Statistics support that you do. According to the US Surgeon General an estimated 26.2 percent of Americans ages 18 and older — about one in four adults — suffer from a diagnosable mental disorder in a given year. When applied to census estimates, this figure translates to almost 60 million people The lack of care for the mentally ill is a significant and growing… Read More
Transformed Individuals, Communities and Nations
by Bill Tinsley Leader WorldconneX There are certain questions churches and church leaders need to ask: “Are we making a difference?” and “Are we accomplishing on earth what Jesus Christ intends us to accomplish?” The answers are not solely about budgets, buildings, baptisms and attendance. Jesus indicated what He wants us to accomplish when He taught us to pray, “Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven.” The answer has to do with transformation. Are individuals being transformed into the image of Christ? Are communities being transformed? Are nations of the world reflecting the values… Read More