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
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