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Ministering to Athletes and Their Families

  1. Lesson One
    Building Meaningful Relationships with Athletes
    3 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  2. Lesson Two
    Ministering to the Families of Athletes
    3 Activities
    |
    1 Assessment
  3. Lesson Three
    How to Administer Care in Times of Crisis – Part I
    3 Activities
    |
    1 Assessment
  4. Lesson Four
    How to Administer Care in Times of Crisis – Part II
    3 Activities
    |
    1 Assessment
  5. Lesson Five
    How to Administer Care in Times of Crisis – Part III
    3 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  6. Lesson Six
    Mental Health and Today’s Athlete
    3 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  7. Lesson Seven
    Sports Ministry and Social Media
    3 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  8. Course Wrap-Up
    Course Completion
    1 Activity
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    1 Assessment

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Lesson Overview

Lori Krueger, National Women’s Soccer League chaplain coordinator and KC Current chaplain, knows firsthand the power of cultivating healthy and meaningful relationships with the athletes she serves. In this lesson, she offers practical advice for how to build relationships for a more effective sports ministry.

Lesson Objectives

When you complete this lesson, you should be able to:

  • Articulate the importance of building meaningful relationships with the athletes you serve.
  • Identify five practical considerations for building meaningful relationships with athletes.

Personal Reflection

As you proceed through this lesson have the following question in mind.
Lori Kruger begins the lesson by reflecting on the crucial role your personal relationship with Jesus Christ plays in your ministry to others. What can you do to ensure you have a “dynamic, life-giving relationship” with Jesus? How will that overflow into your relationship with the people you serve in your ministry?