Church & Culture Podcast

CCP153: On Sports and the Church

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Jun 6, 2025
The hosts explore the meteoric rise of pickleball, captivating a diverse audience while churches tap into its popularity for community engagement. They dive into the historical ties between sports and the church, examining how this relationship has evolved. With a focus on strategy, they discuss the need for churches to align their involvement in sports with their core mission. The conversation highlights the growing influence of sports culture on family life, urging a reevaluation of priorities to nurture faith alongside athletic pursuits.
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INSIGHT

Why Churches Embrace Pickleball

  • Pickleball is popular for being easy to play, fun, and social for all ages and abilities.
  • Churches see it as a low-cost way to build community and potentially reach new people for faith.
INSIGHT

Church's Historical Sports Roots

  • Many popular sports like basketball have Christian origins linked to faith-based organizations.
  • The church's involvement with sports grew notably post-World War II with gyms and sports ministries.
ADVICE

Be Strategic About Sports Ministry

  • Churches must evaluate sports ministries strategically, ensuring activities align with the core mission.
  • Avoid pursuing sports programs just because they are popular or enjoyable; mission effectiveness is key.
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