The 6 Levels of Church Sports Ministry: Unlocking the Power

Sports and faith have always shared a strong connection, and many churches have embraced this connection by participating in sports ministry. My personal experience with an annual multi-church community cup festival called “Sports Fest” has taught me that there are different levels of engagement in church sports ministry. This blog post is for anyone interested in understanding and implementing a sports ministry program in their church. By identifying your church’s current level and taking specific steps, you can deepen your ministry impact and harness the power of sports to transform lives.

Level 1 – Unorganized:

At this level, the church participates in Sports Fest without any prior planning or organization. An example of this would be saying, “Sports Fest is next week, just show up and play anyway.” Churches at this level are missing out on opportunities to build community, strengthen faith, and share the gospel through sports.

Level 2 – Organized:

To reach this level, the church will need to establish a sports ministry leadership structure. With proper planning and organization, churches can schedule practice sessions and make sure everyone is prepared for the event. An example of this level is saying, “Sports Fest is in July, we need to practice.”

Level 3 – Intentional:

At this level, the church uses Sports Fest to help weaker Christians become stronger. By exploring coaching resources from https://readysetgo.world, your church can integrate biblical values into sports practices. This approach helps participants grow in their faith while enjoying the benefits of physical activity.

Level 4 – Missional:

To reach this level, the church uses Sports Fest to introduce pre-Christians to the Christian faith. By training in friendship evangelism, such as the resources found at https://evangelism.intervarsity.org/resource/journey-faith-five-thresholds, your church can effectively reach out to those who have not yet embraced Christianity.

Level 5 – Matured:

At this level, the church is capable of organizing and executing its own sports ministry. By participating in a Disciplemaking Cohort on https://community.northamericansportmovement.com, your church can use sports, play, and fitness as a means to proclaim the gospel and make disciples even without an organized event like Sports Fest.

Level 6 – Multiplied:

This level reflects a church’s commitment to expanding its sports ministry impact beyond the local church membership. With a focus on growth through increased numbers of new teams, participants, converts, and sports ministry leaders, the Multiplication Kit (Black Book) from https://readysetgo.world can be an invaluable resource.

Conclusion:

By understanding your church’s current level of sports ministry and taking the necessary steps to progress, you can harness the power of sports to impact lives and strengthen faith. Whether your church is just starting or already has an established sports ministry program, there’s always room for growth and improvement. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to combine faith and fitness in a way that transforms lives and communities.