A book for anyone who enjoys sport. Discover how the gospel transforms our thinking, our playing and our watching.
Millions of us love sport: playing, supporting watching. But have you ever thought about how your love for sport connects with your love for Jesus?
Some of us feel a bit guilty for loving sport so much, especially when there are so many other ways in which we could be using our time to serve God. Others see it simply as a great way to share the gospel (while having fun). And many of us have never really thought about it at all!
This book will show you what the Bible says. You’ll discover a more liberating approach than feeling a bit guilty, a deeper approach than seeing sport as only an evangelistic opportunity, and a better approach than not linking your faith and your love of sport at all.
Starting with asking why God created sport in the first place, Spiritual Game Plan explores how the gospel impacts and transforms the way we think and play. You'll discover how to enjoy your sport even more as you let God shape your perspective; and see how he can use your sport to grow and shape you as his follower.
Includes lots of stories from sportspeople from elite to everyday, as well as chapters for specific areas of sporting life, such as sport on Sundays. In addition to teaching for players, there is advice for parents, coaches and fans.
A great gift for Christians who love sport as well as a useful resource for sports ministries, including summer camps and Christian teams.
Introduction
| Age range: | 14+ |
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| Contributors | Graham Daniels, Jonny Reid |
| ISBN | 9781784989897 |
| Format | Paperback |
| First published | April 2025 |
| Dimensions | 129mm x 198mm x 12mm |
| Weight | 0.20 kg |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 160 |
| Publisher | The Good Book Company |
Graham is someone I trust and someone who has had a great impact on my life and the lives of many others. I’ve spoken to him on many occasions when I’ve had to make difficult decisions in my career. He always makes time for people, and I think that’s because of his faith. He’s a great friend, and I was very lucky that when I signed for Cambridge United Graham arrived the same day.
Sport dominates our cultural landscape. It’s a gift, not a god. Spiritual Game Plan is a great little book for those who love sport and love Jesus, and want to relate these two loves in an ordered rather than disordered way. Recommended.
A must-read for any Christian athlete. Graham and Jonny do a brilliant job of encouraging us back to a foundation of knowing the treasure of Christ and who we are in him. May this bring you restored freedom to play your sport to the best of the abilities God has given you—for his glory and your delight.
