How a Church of 30 Impacted 1,400 Kids Through Sports Ministry
Every church member helps in Harvest Fields’ signature ministry, from cutting the grass to praying for the families on each season’s sports rosters.
Sports
Boyd Avenue Baptist Church: Open Invite
Some of the players on the women’s basketball team were initially reluctant to come until a woman from the congregation befriended them.
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.
Church’s Sports Programs Help Kids Build Self-Esteem and Develop Spiritually
Centreville UMC in Virginia helps build self-esteem and spiritual development in kids through sports teams.
Last-Minute Super Bowl Outreach Ideas
No, it's not too late for your church to use the Super Bowl for outreach. Check out some of these last-minute ideas.
3 Super Bowl Outreach Ideas
Three ways you can take advantage of Super Bowl Sunday, using it to give “lift” to your Bible-teaching ministry.
5 Ways to Engage in Community Running Events
Serve and be visible at these highly attended races.
Idea Starter: Golf-Related Outreach
Capitalize on a lesser-known observance like Golf Month to connect with men and help others in need.