Sports is one of the most universal languages in the world today. People of almost every nation and culture enjoy some form of athletics. Approximately 70 percent of Americans are involved in sports in some aspect on a weekly basis. Is it any wonder that athletics has found a place in so many churches and Christian organizations across the globe?Through organized sports, the local church can make invaluable inroads into a wide-open field of evangelism. And within the church, sports can provide additional means of relationship-building, an important facet of membership retention. Also, believers can learn the vast physical benefits of regular exercise through sports. If you ve ever thought about starting a sports program in your church and you ve been weighing the costs, this book will not only show you the many benefits of having such a program, it will guide you in implementing and facilitating your plan.Having an organized sports program in your church is not just about the sports it?'s about people
