Father’s Day Reflections on Derek Redmond’s Redemptive Finish
Sports ministry leader Drew van Esselstyn revisits an Olympic moment from 1992 and reflects on its theological significance.
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Bringing Sports Ministry into the Mental Health Conversation
Retired professional golfer and current sports ministry leader Tracy Hanson reflects on the need to provide mental health support for sports ministry leaders alongside the athletes and coaches they serve.
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What is “Good Enough” for a Christian Athlete?
College softball coach Dani Price reflects on a story from the Gospel of Mark and how it connects to our need for affirmation in sports.
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The Sacred Vulnerability of Sports Ministry
Truett Seminary graduate Josh Flores Olvera writes about his introduction to sports ministry and what he’s learned about working with athletes.
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Who Was Karl Downs? Exploring the Life and Legacy of Jackie Robinson’s Mentor
As the man who mentored and inspired Jackie Robinson at a formative age, Rev. Karl Downs is one of the most important Christian leaders in American sports history. This article dives deeper into Downs’ life and legacy, including his views on sports and his involvement in the civil rights movement.
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