In this lesson, George Gregory identified several practical ways to embody the presence of Christ to your athletes’ families. Can you think of any additional ways to do this? Explain.

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Here are some practical ways to embody the presence of Christ to athletes’ families:

1. Personalized
   Outreach: Make an effort to connect with family members individually,
   perhaps through handwritten notes or personal phone calls. This shows that
   I genuinely care about them and are invested in their lives beyond the
   athlete’s performance.
2. Family
   Counseling or Support Groups: Offer or facilitate family
   counseling sessions or support groups. These can be spaces for families to
   discuss challenges they face in supporting their athlete, allowing you to
   provide spiritual and emotional guidance.
3. Regular Family
   Check-ins: Implement regular check-ins with families, especially during
   high-stress times like competition seasons. This could be through texts or
   phone calls, offering encouragement and support.
4. Volunteer
   Opportunities: Organize community service events or volunteer opportunities for
   families to participate in together. Serving alongside one another can
   strengthen relationships and reflect Christ’s love through action.
5. Involvement in
   Events: Include families in team events such as pre-game meals,
   celebrations, or retreats. This can create a sense of unity and community
   among families, athletes, and the ministry team.
6. Create Resource
   Materials: Provide families with resources that address common issues faced
   by athletes and their families, such as coping strategies for pressure,
   maintaining balance, or enhancing spiritual growth.
7. Prayer Support: Encourage
   families to share prayer requests and establish a prayer chain or group.
   Committing to pray for each other can help create a strong sense of
   community and spiritual connection.
8. Celebrate
   Milestones: Acknowledge and celebrate milestones in the athletes’ lives and
   their families birthdays, achievements, or personal growth. This fosters a
   culture of appreciation and belonging.

By integrating these practices, it allows me to create a more holistic ministry that extends the love and presence of Christ to athletes’ families, helping to build stronger relationships and a supportive community.

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I have seen parents become excited to see athletes commit their lives to Christ, and BaptismBaptismther is an exciting area to share in baptism.

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I like the thought of blessing athletes homes and if they aren’t baptized, I’d like to perform a baptism, and if the Lord pleases, anoint them with oil.

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Be available to so important. I may think my small part is so unimportant but to the player and his/her family it may be the Jesus they need to see.

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If you can share positive character qualities of their athlete, the families will be appreciative. Again, it is not talking about them just as an athlete, but rather who they are off the field. Most families are hoping that their child is more than just an athlete.