Sports

Getting in the Game: Pickleball

People at the church gather for games and, midway through, have a three-minute devotion. When they aren’t playing, they sit and talk. The church uses pickleball both for in-house reach and outreach as members invite friends and neighbors to come play.

Bring Local Athletes to Church

Invite local Christian athletes to give a sports clinic, then turn your church parking lot or grassy field into a practice space for kids the rest of the year

Idea Starter: Outreach Football Game

Get in on the fun with a pigskin classic before the Super Bowl.

Idea Starter: Bring Your Church to the Gym

Stream your services live to reach those who spend Sunday mornings pumping iron

Idea Starter: Run for Charity

Plan a 5K for a cause or support runners with water and snacks at someone else's

Start an Adventure Sports Ministry

Connect with people who love outdoor sports like rock climbing, white-water rafting, snowboarding and more.

Surf Camp Outreach: Catch the Wave

Surf camps in Southern California help youth grow in faith.

Idea Starter: Block Parties for the Super Bowl

Bring neighborhoods together around the big game.

Connect With the Community Through Sports Outreach

Soccer, archery leagues draw kids and families

Youth Outreach Through Heavy Lifting

Weightlifting ministry reaches youth in the community