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Verité Sport

Verité Sport, an international sports ministry, exists to promote a Christian presence in sport, to take the teachings of the Bible and to apply them to sport. While Verité Sport is a new missionary organization based in Oxford, England, its Executive Director, Stuart Weir, has been involved in Sports ministry for over 25 years. [...]

Tiger Woods, Athletes, and Atonement

I tuned into the highly anticipated Tiger Woods public statement broadcast yesterday.
While I believe the overall message was sincere and a step in a positive direction for Woods, there was an initial statement that stood out to me, that could of easily been overheard, that really exposes the heart of the issue. [...]

Athletics as Pre-Church

Read an interesting post from Ben Arment on the topic of pre-church, creating environments for people that built community and meet needs before they ever stepped foot into a church. Here are some thoughts from the post:
If you think of spiritual receptivity as a continuum –with hostility on one side and fanaticism on the [...]

Baller Basketball

Baller Basketball, a division of Baller Athletics, is set to launch a high school league at Crestwood Baptist Church, Kentucky.
Baller Basketball is dedicated to cultivating the player and the game.
Guiding Principles //

Be a player of character.
Be a player that works hard.
Be a team player.
Be a player that respects the game.
Be a player that [...]

DWYL Resources

The team over at Don’t Waste Your Life continue to provide new engaging resources and many for FREE.
Similar to Relevant Revolution, Sermon Jams have mixed the message of DWYL to various musical beats on CD.
Below is a DWYL Sermon Jam Video:

Download FREE DWYL Wallpapers:

The entire DWYL Book and group Study Guide is available [...]

Pastor-Athlete // C.J. Mahaney

The following 7 minute video is from the T4G video crew at the office of  C.J Mahaney documenting his library, work habits, thoughts on music, inspirations, and a unique glimpse into the life of a self-described “pastor-athlete.”
I had the privilege to attend the T4G conference 2008 and to learn and be encouraged by the brilliant minds and [...]

Kurt Warner // ProBook 09

After following Sports Spectrum, a magazine covering sports and faith, on Twitter, I received a direct message informing me that I was the winner of a ProBook 2009 Booklet, featuring Kurt Warner, giveaway.
The booklet features a cover story on Kurt Warner of the Arizona Cardinals and it contains a 2009 pro [...]

Vote For Us // Back Your Block Grant Nomination

A few posts back, I announced a grant opportunity for 501(c)(3) sports organizations in connection with Nike Back Your Block. Below is a video promo of the program.

As I mentioned previously, I was hoping to apply for this grant, but needed to hear back from the IRS before applying. Well, I [...]

Sports Organization Grants // Back Your Block

Nike’s Back Your Block grant program effort “to create a better life through sports” is investing up to $650,000 in grants across the nation to organizations that give back to the community.
Grant Criteria:
~ Applicants must be 501 (c) 3 organizations as classified by the [...]

Sport For Change Trends

It is interesting to see the growing trend of organizations using the platform of sport to impact the world.
Shoe and apparel companies, professional sports organizations, national commissions, and start up non-profits are in the game. Causes are geared towards poverty, health, peace, equality, opportunity, and education.
Change is needed. Collaboration on a global [...]