Reaching the World for Christ. What about Sport Ministry? We want to spread the gospel, but how?

Reaching theWorld for Christ

What about Sport Ministry?We want to spread the gospel, but how?

What about Sport Ministry?We want to spread the gospel, but how?

You have got to connect with somebody before you can spread the gospel!

Sport is one of the two most universal languages, almost everybody speaks!

SO START USING IT!

Before we go out and lead people to Christ

We need to have a VISION

FOUR STEPS TO

DEVELOPAN EFFECTIVE

VISION FOR YOUR

NEIGHBORHOOD

VISION DEVELOPMENT

STEP 1

LOOK INSIDE YOURSELF

Examine Your Own Heart

QUESTION:

What do you see?

Matthew 14:22-33

QUESTION:

Where is your Heart?

Matthew 22:37-38

QUESTION:

Where is your Faith?

Matthew 6:25-34

Mark 6:1-6

STEP 2

LOOK INSIDE YOUR CHURCH

Examine Your Congregation

QUESTION:

What talents and skills are present in

your church?

1 Corinthians 12

STEP 3

LOOK OUTSIDE IN YOUR

NEIGHBORHOOD

Who & What

QUESTION:

Who is living in your neighborhood?

What are their needs?

Matthew 9:36

STEP 4

GET RID OF “PROJECT THINKING”!

Look Long-term to

Ongoing Sport Ministry

Wich two things from this world will last forever?

The most effective ministry is trough the lasting church

of GodThe only reason for the parachurch to exist is the

malfunctioning of the local church

EMPOWERING THE CHURCH TO DO HER JOB

IS THE MOST EFFECTIVE WAY OF ON-GOING MINISTRY

What is Jesus’ great commandment to us?

NOT MAKING CONVERTS

BUT MAKING

DISCIPLES

NOT preach-and-pack-model

QUESTION:Write down your vision how you think

God wants you to reach your neighbourhood.

WHAT ARE THE BARRIERS YOU FACE IN YOUR VISION

FOR REACHING YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD?

Let’s discuss some barriers

HOW CAN YOU OVERCOME THESE?

Let’s discuss some possible solutions

Break

SESSION 2---

EFFECTIVE KINGDOM MINISTRYWIN - BUILD - SEND

All about

SPORT MINISTRY

REVIEW

1. Definition of SM

2. Scriptural Basis

3. Cultural Relevance

4. Practical Opportunity

What difference does/should this

information make in how you approach your

project?

To have an effective Sport Ministry we need

to have a better understanding of the great commandment.

“All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and

make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching

them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

Matthew 28:18-20

- GO AND MAKE DISCIPLES

-TEACHING THEM TO OBEY

DISCIPLESHIP?!?!?

PAUL

TIMOTHY

BARNABAS

RELATIONSHIPS

“And these things you have heard me say in

the presence of many witnesses entrust to

reliable men who will also be qualified to teach

others.” 2 Timothy 2:2

CIRCLE OF SPORTS MINISTRY

WIN

WIN LEVELFriendshipFellowshipEvangelism

AIA Projects, Leagues, Camps, Clinics, Literature Distribution, Clubs, Others

CIRCLE OF SPORTS MINISTRY

WIN

BUILD

BUILD LEVELDiscipleship

Small Groups

AIA Projects, Sports Alpha, Cell Groups, Teams, Bible Studies, Specific Leadership Training Programs, Others

CIRCLE OF SPORTS MINISTRY

WIN

BUILD

SEND

SEND LEVELMultiply

Leadership

Individuals trained and serving in various leadership capacities, AIA Projects, Ministry Partnerships

CIRCLE OF SPORTS MINISTRY

WIN

BUILD

SEND

WHERE TO BEGIN?

1. PRAY

2. Identify your neighbourhood

3. Plan to make disciples

HOW CAN YOU MAKE THIS

CIRCLE OF Sports Ministry A PART

OF YOUR VISION?

Discuss some ideas