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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. [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Servolution

Servolution is a website where churches, organizations, and groups can partner together with the goal of reaching out to their communities through simple acts of kindness for the sole purpose of expressing the love of God to people in their community.
Honestly, the idea is not new. But I like the idea of a movement to [...]

Soles 4 Souls Shoe Campaign

If you didn’t know by now, I love sneakers and outreach initiatives.
So, stumbling across this 50,000 pairs of shoes in 50 days campaign, I got excited and motivated to take part.
Here’s the deal. Soles 4 Souls is a a shoe charity dedicated to helping those in need with the gift of shoes.
They [...]

Yao Ming Foundation

Want to help children affected by the 8.0 earthquake in China? And also be the personal guest of Yao Ming at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing?

The Yao Ming Foundation is offering this very opportunity.
Yao’s Foundation is selling raffle tickets ($2.00/ ticket, minimum purchase of 5 tickets) that will go toward rebuilding schools and [...]