The Problem with Having Sports Facilities as Your Church

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Jeff Fox

CEDE Sports- Church Coach and Leadership Center Director

发布日期: 2018年12月20日
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Most people wouldn’t see any problem with having sports facilities as their church. Think of the many blessings it provides. It creates opportunities for ministry, right? It’s centralized and easier to manage, right? You don’t have to rely on anyone else, you control everything. Sure, it comes with headache–upkeep, hidden costs, pressure, etc. but those headaches are worth dealing with to get all of the benefits.

So, what’s the problem? Having facilities on your church campus will tend to draw other Christians to your sports program.

Of course, this is only a problem if you’re looking to use sports to reach your non-believing community with the gospel. If you’re merely running a program, then this is a positive side-effect. Read More

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