The Association of Church Sports and Recreation Ministries (CSRM) is looking for partners who can serve the needs of local church sports outreach ministers. The goal is to provide a listing of businesses and ministries which provide any or all of the following: products, resources, literature, sporting goods, consulting, services, architects, builders, rental companies and/or programs. CSRM is committed to doing the screening and research on the companies, ministries and services which provide excellence in all they provide and are committed to upholding Biblical standards in regards to their workforce and the environment. CSRM does this as a service to its members saving them time, energy and finances.
CSRM’S COMMITMENT TO PREFERRED PROVIDERS
  • A constant presence on our website for each Preferred Provider, including direct links to websites and on-line catalogues
  • Regular announcements to all CSRM members and supporters on behalf of all Preferred Providers. This will include general recommendations on behalf of all Preferred Providers but also uniquely crafted advertisements for each individual Preferred Provider
  • A commitment to recommend all Preferred Providers when CSRM consultants work with local churches
  • An invitation for any Preferred Providers to attend any CSRM affiliated Connections group and when and where appropriate, make a presentation
  • An invitation to be a presenter at selected Regional Sports Outreach Summits and/or the Annual REACHgathering
  • An overall commitment to act as an advocate for all Preferred Providers whenever and wherever possible
PREFERRED PROVIDER COMMITMENT
  • Commit to being a yearly exhibitor at the annual REACHgathering and/or CSRM Regional Sports Outreach Summits (at least 3 out of every 4 years)
  • Commit to providing CSRM members a legitimate, real dollar discount of at least 10% (up to a maximum of $5,000)
  • Commit to providing CSRM members excellence with all of your services, resources and/or products:
  • In a timely manner
  • In a professional manner
  • With a satisfaction guarantee
  • Commit to conducting your business and finances within the ethics of a Christian worldview including:
  • Tithing 
  • Purchasing/dealing with companies who uphold Biblical standards in regards to their workforce and the environment

PROGRAMS, LEAGUES & EVENTS

Character That Counts
Prepared to assist you, your family or church in building personal character, integrity and accountability.
Church Sports International
CSI can help your church gain a vision for sports ministry, help develop a leadership team, and then assist in developing a program as well as action plans for implementing that program. 
Connect Ministries
Through our resources we inspire, equip and resource churches with everything necessary to connect with those in their communities who are not thinking about church and therefore have no orientation towards Christ.
Uncharted Waters Sports Ministry
Equipping ministry that enhances the vision of the Church by providing sports related resources for the effective communication of the gospel.
Impact Basketball
A complete Youth Basketball League Package for Boys and Girls ages 5-14.  Impact includes complete discipleship based Coaches Curriculum, league director training, complete Parent Training materials, and player materials.

LITERATURE & RESOURCES

Church Sports International
CSI can help your church gain a vision for sports ministry, help develop a leadership team, and then assist in developing a program as well as action plans for implementing that program. 
Cross Training Publishing
Providing Biblically based books and DVDs for athletes, coaches and sports fans helping athletes and coaches enjoy sports for the glory of God by modeling humility and joy both on and off the field as an opportunity to glorify God.
The Association of Church Sports & Recreation Ministry
Many resources available to help you be more successful in your sports ministry, from books to audio resources to a certification program to one-on-one consulting with our experienced board and staff. 
Sports Spectrum
A national Christian sports publication that has been around 25 years and features the faith stories of professional and college athletes in every sport. Our goal is to encourage believers in their faith and also to reach the lost with the life-changing message of Jesus Christ.
Uncharted Waters Sports Ministry
Uncharted Waters is an equipping ministry that enhances the vision of the Church by providing sports related resources for the effective communication of the gospel.

RENTAL CARS

Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise offers car rentals at low rates at over 6,000 locations in airports and neighborhood locations.

PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL FINANCIAL COUNSELING

Hackenberg Financial Group
An independent financial services firm serving northeast Ohio for over twenty years providing clients with unbiased, independent financial and benefit analysis regarding their ever-changing personal or business needs. A long time admirer of CSRM and current Board member.
Lighthouse Financial Counseling
Our mission is to help change one life at a time by sharing Biblically based financial wisdom that leads to financial freedom, personal hope and spiritual transformation.