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Lesson OneBuilding Meaningful Relationships with Athletes3 Activities1 Assessment
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Lesson TwoMinistering to the Families of Athletes3 Activities1 Assessment
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Lesson ThreeHow to Administer Care in Times of Crisis – Part I3 Activities1 Assessment
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Lesson FourHow to Administer Care in Times of Crisis – Part II3 Activities1 Assessment
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Lesson FiveHow to Administer Care in Times of Crisis – Part III3 Activities1 Assessment
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Lesson SixMental Health and Today’s Athlete3 Activities1 Assessment
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Lesson SevenSports Ministry and Social Media3 Activities1 Assessment
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Course Wrap-UpCourse Completion1 Activity1 Assessment
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Discussion Questions
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Describe, in your own words, the importance of building meaningful relationships with the athletes you serve/plan to serve. How might your ministry look different without solid, meaningful relationships?
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Building meaningful relationships with the athletes you serve is essential because it creates a foundation of trust, respect, and understanding. When athletes feel genuinely cared for and supported, they are more likely to open up, listen to guidance, and engage in their spiritual growth. These relationships allow for deeper conversations, personalized mentorship, and opportunities to model Christ-like behavior in ways that resonate with them on a personal level.
Without solid, meaningful relationships, ministry might feel more transactional or impersonal. Athletes may be less willing to participate, share their struggles, or take spiritual matters seriously if they don’t feel a genuine connection. The ministry would lack the depth needed for long-term impact, and it would be harder to build the trust necessary to influence their lives beyond the sport. Relationships are the key to creating a safe, supportive environment where athletes can grow both spiritually and personally.
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Solid relationships are a game changer. They supercharge the minister by wrapping it with trust.
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So critical to find the common ground and communicate well!
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In order to minister to athletes you must gain their trust. Trust happens over time as they see your commitment and compassion.
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In my own words, relationships takes time, and trust must be earned by the people you are serving. The importance of building meaningful relationships is essential for assessing what a person needs. My ministry would look different as after service, I’m open to listen to needs and concerns, confusion, and other issues that someone is seeking guidance for.
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Do any of the five “C’s” discussed in this lesson stand out to you as an opportunity for improvement in your ministry? What changes will you make to improve in this area of relationship-building? Be specific.
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What stands out to me is the first “C” common
ground. Most of the time, I tend to overlook the common ground that I can
connect with them. I have assumed in the past that the sport that we play is
the common ground for us. Far from it, I should be looking for what they care
about after the game, what they are curious about, and the ways of
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What stands out to me is the first “’ C” common ground. Most of the time, I tend to overlook the common ground that I can connect with them. I have assumed in the past that the sport that we play is the common ground for us. Far from it, I should be looking for what they care about after the game, what they are curious about, and the ways of communicating.
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Of the five C’s the word Consistency stands out to me. The Holy Spirit has been speaking to me to be INTENTIONAL in my relationships. To be intentional requires investment, and investment requires consistency. I pray that this year, I will be intentional in ministering to the students and families that the Lord allows. I want to communicate with care in the hopes to build a community of FAMILY.
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The Holy Spirit has been speaking to me to be more “INTENTIONAL”. I want to obey Him when He brings a student into my life. I want to be intentional with my relationship to Care, and Connect with them. I love the 5-Cs, and the one that sticks out the most is to be CONSISTENT. Not only to be intentional through communicating well, showing genuine care, providing community, but to be consistent, and “not drop the ball”.
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It would only reinforce Consistency or even call it presence, being present at all times in happy and sad moments to gain confidence
