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What does Colin Pinkney say we can take away from the fact that most people in the United States are involved in sports in some way?

Which of the following is the definition Colin Pinkney gives for sports ministry?

The endeavor to bring athletes, coaches, and their families to Christ
The profession of providing chapel services to athletes, coaches, and their families
The effort to build and sustain a community that provides spiritual uplift and soul care to athletes, coaches, and their families
The challenge of meeting athletes, coaches, and their families where they are and encouraging them to live moral lives

The first P in Colin Pinkney’s PEPP acronym stands for preparation. What does he mean by preparation?

The E in Colin Pinkney’s PEPP acronym stands for engagement. What does he mean by engagement?

Hone your speaking skills so you will be an engaging speaker whom athletes and coaches will want to listen to.
Make yourself available to the people you serve both during the season and in the off-season.
Spend time creating fun activities that will engage athletes’ and coaches’ interest.
All of the above

The second P in Colin Pinkney’s PEPP acronym stands for persistence. What does he mean by persistence?

Be available as much as you can for your athletes, coaches, and families.
If an athlete or coach doesn’t want to meet with you, be persistent in convincing him or her to do so.
Be persistent in gaining access to the locker room—this is an important area for sports ministry.
All of the above

The final P in Colin Pinkney’s PEPP acronym stands for patience. What does he mean by patience?

Teaching the people you serve how to be patient and understanding during an argument
Offering lectures on patience to the people you serve, since it’s such an important virtue
Being a willing, humble servant and waiting on any opportunity God sends your way to serve the people in your organization
All of the above

What does Colin Pinkney say is one way he practices patience in his ministry?

What does Colin Pinkney advise about access in sports ministry?

You should expect access to any area of the sport you feel you need access to (e.g., the locker room, practice, etc.).
Sports ministry leaders are typically only given access to a chapel and are expected to have no contact with athletes and coaches outside of that.
Access to certain areas are not guaranteed, but you should be there to serve if they are offered.
None of the above

What is a rule Colin Pinkney keeps for himself?

Make promises often in sports ministry. It helps people feel they can depend on you.
Make promises when it’s something really important.
Only make promises you can keep.
Don’t make any promises in sports ministry.

Which of the following does Colin Pinkney believe about sports ministry?

It is important that sports ministry leaders are more inconspicuous than they are conspicuous.
It is more important to be seen in sports ministry than it is to be available.
It is more important to have really good chapel services than it is to be available.
All of the above

Introduction to Sports Ministry