Don’t Fight Sports Leagues – Join Them

The Church Answers Podcast

Many pastors and church leaders express frustration when Sunday sports have priority over church. Thom shares the simple step many churches have taken to respond positively to this challenge.

Resources:

• Upward Sports

• “Where Have All the Church Members Gone?” by Thom S. Rainer (affiliate link)

• The Everything Church Resource Directory

• The Hope Initiative

• Church Answers Central Membership

Episode Sponsor:

Who is Upward Sports?

• Upward Sports is the World’s largest Christian youth sports organization, dedicated to partnering with local churches to use sports outreach to reach the community.
• Upward Sports offers basketball, cheerleading, soccer, flag football, volleyball, baseball, and soccer as a league offering.
• When partnering with Upward Sports, your church can reach the community, attract young families, and share the Gospel.
• Upward Sports will customize your sports outreach strategy to support your church budget and community needs. We know one size does not fit all.
• Are you looking to engage new families, bless your community, or mobilize your congregation to serve? Consider adding sports ministry in 2025. If you have a gym, field space, or even access to a facility consider Upward Sports.
• Now is the time to consider using sports as your 2025 outreach ministry! Schedule a call to learn more about launching a first-class, organized, intentional league in the new year!
• Visit https://www.upward.org/ChurchAnswers/

The post Don’t Fight Sports Leagues – Join Them appeared first on Church Answers.