If you’ve had much experience equipping people in evangelism, you’ve probably heard people say, “Well, I don’t have the gift of evangelism.”
Adam Wainwright is a very successful Major League pitcher that has become a believer. I was encouraged to see how several people reached out to him and were intentional in helping him grow closer to Christ. A great story of relational ministry…
With regard to thinking sports are petty, how do we determine that sports are petty? If sports are petty to God, what else is unimportant to Him? If he is only concerned with the “big things” of life, what exactly constitutes a “big thing”?…
First, all three types of leaders are vital in any organization. You cannot make a trip without a destination, a way to get there, and the means to make the travel…
Many times what we see from people is not the “real” issue. It’s just the spewing out of all the crap inside. This is just another reason why Sports Ministry is so vital to refining a person towards holiness…
As unique as this story is, perhaps the most under-reported aspect of it has been the sportsmanship and maturity exhibited by both the pitcher and the umpire. I really don’t think either of them could have handled the situation any better…