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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
Participants 101
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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Sports people find it difficult to create meaningful relationships for several reasons and when they do, it’s for life. This relationship gives us the opportunity to mentor, advise, and witness.
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As a chaplain, I believe that building meaningful relationships with the athletes I plan to serve is essential to my ministry. Without these relationships, I would not be able to provide the support and guidance that these athletes need. Here are some of the reasons why building meaningful relationships with athletes is important: Trust: Athletes need to trust their chaplain in order to be open and honest with them. Communication: Building meaningful relationships allows me to communicate effectively with athletes. I can learn about their individual needs and challenges. Empathy: When I have meaningful relationships with athletes, I am able to empathize with them. I can understand their experiences and challenges, and I can offer them compassion and support.
Without solid, meaningful relationships, my ministry would look very different. I believe i would be less effective in providing support and guidance to athletes. I would also be less likely to be able to influence them in a positive way. Here are some specific examples of how my ministry might look different without solid, meaningful relationships: I would be less likely to be able to help athletes who are struggling with personal or emotional issues. I would be less likely to be able to provide athletes with spiritual guidance. I would be less likely to be able to help athletes develop their leadership skills. I would be less likely to be able to build a sense of community among athletes. In short, building meaningful relationships with athletes is essential to my ministry. Without these relationships, I would not be able to provide the support, guidance, and influence that these athletes need. -
A meaningful relationship has a heart posture of service. The interaction is never about me, but how I can help the person I am encountering have meaning in their moment… whatever that looks like. Ministry is not ministry without it.
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Building meaningful relationships is essential to the growth and expansion of the kingdom of God, as we are to represent Christ like characteristics in all we say and all we do.
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Building meaningful relationships in sports ministry takes time, building trust, the way you communicate, the way you show up and how you show up. Connecting with them while building relationship, connecting them to community. Being honest, authentic, and trustworthy. Having most of all a relationship with God who will help guide you in cultivating a relationship with the athletes you serve.
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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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