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Have you had any experience ministering to athletes’ families? If so, what were some ways you ministered to family members and how did that contribute to your relationship with the athlete? If not, which of the ideas presented in this lesson seem like something you could integrate into your ministry in the future? How might you implement that?
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Yes. Many athletes and their families are very connected and really appreciate knowing there is someone to help their athletes outside of the sport.
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It is exciting walking away with a new confidence of ideas and expectations!
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I have not had much experience ministering to athletes’ families. I really would like to implement offering ways to love, lift and encourage by marriage counseling, mentoring/coaching their kids, and invite their wives and girlfriends to ministries. I think that’s great for an all around development of an athletes family.
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As a coach, I had one of my players lose their father to death. As a team, we took a moment of silence for the family. Next, I contacted the family to see what the team could do to assist them. As a team, we attended the funeral of the player’s father. His family was very happy for our support.
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Once they are willing to share personal details of family challenges, praying for them on the spot can build trust and an open door for future conversations.