Faith in Sport Resources
If you are a local leader, sport can be a powerful way to connect with people and support outreach, mission, and ministry.
We, the Church, have an amazing opportunity to make a positive difference in the square mile that we live in. All of us – whether we are avid athletes or armchair sports fans – have a part to play in loving God and loving others through sport.
So if you are wanting your local setting to be a place that genuinely cares about people, feels connected to everyday culture and is full of life, two simple ways this can take shape are:
- Outreach through watch party gatherings
- Mission through pop-up sports
Here are some practical and pastoral tips to help you in your thinking and planning:
In addition, you may find these resources helpful as you allow people to discover more about faith in sport in normal, everyday environments:
From The Salvation Army:
Join Rob Moye as he meets people who connect their passion for Jesus with their love of sport.
A video-based resource exploring how faith, sport and community can come together in transformative ways.
Volume 3 of the video-based discipleship resource that help groups explore searching questions about life and faith through sport.
Let nature nurture your little ones with this family-oriented programme. Whatever the season, you can always Get Outside With Toddlers!
A ball based wellbeing resource for schools or church groups. It offers children the opportunity to get talking, listening and moving!
From other organisations:
- Half Time from Scripture Union
- Game Day from Christians in Sport
- Sports Mission Pack from Christians in Sport
- ‘Who is the Real GOAT?’ tract
God made sport for his glory – so let’s praise, trust and obey him through it!
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These resources are a great way to introduce your corps to members of your community as well as share info about The Salvation Army nationally.