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Creating Athlete Communities of Faith
Most athletes probably don't spend a lot of time with their teammates talking about God and faith. That's where events conducted by Angela and her Athletes in Action partners help students to find a place of community and belonging where they can feel comfortable discussing the deep questions of life with caring Christian witnesses. If you are an...
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Using Basketball To Reach Out
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God's Eternal Plan
Chris Wiens wondered what good could come of their captain breaking his...
Wrestling Evangelism
Edmonton. Freestyle Wrestling Championships. Not a place you might expect there to be a lot of "God conversations." But Jarret and friends showed God's love in a tangible way by handing out free cups of Gatorade before and afterwards. This simple action initiated ongoing faith adventures among those Jarret and friends met. Have you ever thought about...
No Comments »Play Sports, Share Faith
You don't need grand, expensive events to share the gospel. All you need is a few guys and a swimming pool. Sharing the gospel is more about building community and relationships than throwing a party. Can you get a few non-christian friends together to play sports and build into their lives? Related Invest in the children in your community...
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Each summer hundreds of kids and teens take part in Athletes in Action soccer camps. During one camp four particularly rambunctious boys caught Clarke’s attention. As they talked he realized that they had no clue what the gospel was. He knew that if could just get them to settle down he had the news that would change their lives forever. ...
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World Cup Soccer
When Gabriel Yeung toured with Athletes in Action during the World Cup soccer tournament in South Africa, he saw how his passion for sport could open up doors for connecting with others. Soccer helped break down barriers and allowed him to share his other passion: God's love for us. Related: Want To Get Involved?
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Canada's Favourite Pastime
Hockey is our nation's favorite pastime. For Barret seeing children come to know Christ through hockey gives him excitement, watching other catch the vision gives him passion. Have you caught the vision? Related: Want To Get Involved?
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An Answer To Prayer
When Athletes in Action planned to send a sports team to Uganda last year, Sylvia, wanted to go. She had very little sports background and no basketball training, but she stepped outside her comfort zone and decided to trust God to use her talents and expertise to bless people. That’s when she became an answer to prayer. Related: Want To Get...
No Comments » Reaching Others Through Athletics
Roxanne never thought her passion for sports and her passion for God could go hand in hand. But God showed her how she could reach the world through sports. God can help you reach your world with your gifts and talents. All you have to do is take the first step. Are you willing? Related: Want To Get Involved?
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