Even though the letter of 1 Corinthians is written to a group of believers in the early church on issues specifically facing Christians, there is much wisdom to gain from Paul’s letter for reuniting a sports team on the basis of love.

Whether competing in an Olympic stadium, a public park with a taped net, or the local YMCA, Christians who play sport are called to do so in a way that brings glory to God. And the beautiful, relatively accessible world of pickleball is no exception. In fact, it might be one of the richest opportunities you have right now to live out your faith in an embodied, practical, and daily way.

The Lord’s Prayer is not a string of verses to recite as a way to spiritually manipulate God for results. God knows what we need before we ask, and what we need is a blueprint for how to live. 

Breaking down the meaning in each line of the prayer will guide us to a deeper understanding of life in the Kingdom of God.

Sport often trains us to think in terms of limited spots, limited recognition, and limited outcomes, it can be surprisingly easy to carry those same instincts into ministry. We begin to think that if someone else is flourishing, then we must be falling behind. At its core, the scarcity mindset treats the kingdom like a limited game, as though every gain for someone else means less for us.

Competition moves fast, and it’s easy for athletes to lose sight of what matters most. This article introduces the simple but powerful practice of using a “focal point”—a visual reminder tied to biblical truth—to help athletes reset their minds and refocus their hearts on Christ during competition. Learn how this tool can steady emotions, shape perspective, and help you compete with a deeper, Christ-centered purpose.

Great coaches leverage their influence to lead teams and athletes toward their full potential on and off the field. A RARE coach is one who remains relationally connected and emotionally aware while joyfully engaging those they are called to lead.

Every athlete is ambitious about something.
The question is whether that ambition is rooted in God’s glory or self-glory. In this article, Christian athletes are invited to examine the deeper motivations behind their drive and learn how to pursue greatness with a holy ambition shaped by trust, gratitude, and purpose.

Travel sports often pull families away from Sunday worship, leaving pastors and ministry leaders asking how to respond. Instead of viewing sports as the enemy, churches can leverage them as a mission field. This article shares 8 practical strategies—both inside the church and out in the community—to equip parents, disciple athletes, and turn sports into a teammate for spiritual formation instead of a competitor.

Sometimes the most loving thing we can do for them (even though it may be the hardest for us) is stand nearby while our kids wrestle with something difficult.

This article is not meant to spiritualize your pain or rush your emotional process. It’s meant to provide biblical encouragement for your journey of healing. It’s an invitation and reminder to trust in God’s presence and purpose.

In Stephen Barrett’s autobiography, The Unlikely Missionary: Lessons Learned Along the Way, Barrett’s journey into missionary work exposes something athletes and coaches desperately need to remember: God’s calling is not built on our resume, but on our our willingness to take small steps of faith along the way.

Lent isn’t just about giving something up—it’s about replacing it with something better. As an athlete, your time, energy, and focus are valuable. Instead of simply removing something, Lent is an opportunity to replace lesser things with habits that build you up spiritually, mentally, physically, and relationally.

Is quitting ever the right choice? A biblical look at perseverance, burnout, and how Christians involved in sport can navigate hardships in a way that glorifies God.

If we want to live out our calling as Jesus followers, we need to create spaces for people to experience the love of God—including sport. Not for the purpose of competitive advantage but because it brings the Kingdom of God near. 

There’s plenty of legitimate explanations for not preaching a good theology of sport and play, but it’s time we not only leaned into the conversation but also gave Christian people a vision of God-glorifying play.

The Christian Athlete Report: Data, Trends, and Opportunities in 2026 identifies ten major cultural, structural, and formative shifts shaping the world of sport today. Each trend highlights not only what is changing in athletics, but why it matters for athletes, coaches, and the ministries that walk alongside them.

For a sports person, goal setting is necessary. The proverbial ‘grind’ is an essential part of achieving athletic success. But how do we train specifically to look more like Jesus? By training our head, heart, and hands.

If we build our lives on the pursuit of pleasure, performance, or identity apart from God, we will eventually hit rock bottom. When that moment comes—and it always does—there are only two options: Return to the Father’s embrace or continue chase another short season of false promises.

If you want to love God more, you have to take faith steps. But what might those faith steps look like for a Christian Athlete? And how do we define a faith step?

A winning record, an influx of money, the best recruiting class, and consistent performance often define what it means to have an abundance in sport. But what if God has more in store for us than defining abundance by these standards?