Encourage genuine expressions of faith in your team – When you see a player or coach expressing his/her faith or even an interest in spiritual things, encourage and feed them. Find ways to steer conversations to spiritual matters. Ask a good question about what you see. Feed their interest and watch their responses. Here are some simple things that often are indicators of faith or at least an interest in spiritual matters:
· Carrying a Bible.
· Attending a team chapel.
· Soliciting prayer for some matter.
· Attending church services or asking you about where to attend.
· Praying at meals.
· Asking questions about faith, even sarcastic or cynical questions.
· Reading anything with spiritual content.
· Family members who ask you about chapel, prayer, etc…
This is a blog for my colleagues who are engaged in ministry with people of sport. In particular it is for those of us who refer to our roles as "Character Coach" or “Sports Chaplain."
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