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Don’t Fight Sports Leagues – Join Them

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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
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            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.

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