Archive for 'Outreach'
One Thousand Premieres // Four Stones
(Video embedded above) One Thousand Premieres is a campaign to bring one of the greatest faith stories to the silver screen. It’s the story of David and Goliath, in its time period, but presented in a progressive cinematic style for the next generation. Rather than distributing it through conventional theaters, they are building a network [...]
Full StoryThe Radical Experiment
I recently finished reading Radical: Taking back your faith from the American Dream and was deeply challenged with the way I currently live my life. Quite honestly, it beat me up. It’s a challenging read, but an important read for anyone who takes following the Way of Jesus seriously. The challenge is for the Christian/Church [...]
Full StoryThe Role of Sports Ministry in the Local Church
After reading through the book, It: how churches and leaders can get it and keep it, I came across a chapter that challenged me to rethink the role of sports ministry in the local church. The author of It, pastor Craig Groeschel of Lifechurch.tv, points to a similar topic found in the book, Simple Church, [...]
Full StoryVerité 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. The [...]
Full StoryTiger 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. Tiger said [...]
Full StoryDWYL 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 [...]
Full StoryKurt 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 football schedule, personal [...]
Full StoryVote 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 am excited to [...]
Full StorySports 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 Internal Revenue Service. ~ Applicants must adhere to the [...]
Full StorySport 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 scale [...]
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