To equip local churches sports outreach leaders to mobilize their churches to 
change lives by connecting them with resources, networks, partners and training opportunities. Connection groups work to create and provide continuing education, sharing of ideas, discussions, and relationships with others in Sport and Recreation Outreach Ministry in both a local region and the global network of CSRM.
Connection Groups are organized by regions and each region is represented by a CSRM leader. The regional representative serves as a point of contact to assist you in connecting with others in the region, supporting your work through the promotion of available resources, and promoting the establishment or growth of local connections group in your specific area.
Contact your CSRM Connections Representative (see regional contacts listed below). Complete and return your Connections Convener application and signed covenant form.

Start “connecting” with other sport ministers and organize your first group meeting or phone / web conference

5 WAYS TO CONNECT

REGIONAL GATHERINGS
Gatherings of local church sports outreach leaders who meet once a month; once a quarter; or twice a year for the purpose of equipping, training, partnering and fellowship
MONTHLY WEBINARS
Web based training and equipping on various strategic and relevant topics via interactive web­based technology
HARBORS
We at CSRM hope to develop a "harbor community" which will serve the unique needs of a specific area of local church sport, recreation and fitness ministry Harbor members serve as the "leaders, elders and visionaries" of a specific methodology of the local church sports movement and meet 3­6 times each year
PREFERRED PROVIDERS
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 members receive significant discounts on the resources and services of all Preferred Providers
SOCIAL MEDIA
CSRM is committed to providing connections to the people, ministries, services, resources and cutting edge missional programming, thinking and trends via:
  • Website: News; updates; blogs; announcements; connections to all ministry partners, job listings, resume postings and the world’s largest repository of local church sports outreach information
  • Facebook: News; blogs & articles
  • LinkedIn: A forum for local church sports outreach leaders to ask questions, seek advice, make announcements and generally stay in touch with latest trends
  • Twitter: A daily prayer request for the local church sports outreach community
  • YouTube: A continually growing library of videos for equipping local church sports outreach leaders

CONNECTION CONVENER COVENANT AGREEMENT

All CSRM Connection Coveners covenant to:
  • Faithfully work to accomplish the CSRM Vision of Equipping Local Churches to Change Lives Through Sports Outreach
  • Faithfully and consistently pray for all CSRM leaders and members
  • Consistently promote and be involved in CSRM’s 4­fold strategies by:
CONFERENCES
  • Being a regular attendee of the REACHgathering – at least once every three years
  • Serve to identify and recommend Local Church representatives in their geographic area for participation in the Annual REACHgathering
  • Consider hosting a regional and/or national CSRM Summit
CONSULTING
  • Being willing to provide Consultation to local, regional, national and international individuals, churches and ministries when and if appropriate
CERTIFICATION
  • Acquire the CSRM Certification 
  • Maintain the CSRM Certification for the purpose of staying current in the field of Sports Ministry by either continuing education or by training others. Five Continuing Education Units are required each calendar year (5 CEU’s are equivalent to 5 clock hours).
  • Promote CSRM Certification to all within their sphere of influence
CONNECTIONS
  • Establishing a CSRM Connections group
  • File Bi­annual reports on all Connection activities (Due: March 1 and September 1st)
  • Adhere to CSRM Core Values in personal practice and Biblical lifestyle
  • Faithfully support each Connection Convener in the following tangible ways
  • Consistently pray for each CSRM Connection Convener
  • Provide CSRM resources at cost or less to all Connection Conveners
  • Provide accountability for Connection Convener’s ministry and life
  • The CSRM Connection Conveners Covenant is too be re­established on a yearly basis in September of each calendar by a communication between the CSRM Executive (or his designate) and each Convener
  • Wherever possible this should be done in person or Skype.  At times written communication may be needed due to inability to personally connect.
  • The renewal of the CSRM Connection Convener Covenant is based upon the faithful fulfillment of the agreed upon covenant.
  • This commitment can be ended at any point by either party.

CONNECTIONS REPRESENTATIVE

NORTH EAST

Greg English
Recreation Minister
Cool Spring Church
Mechanicsville, VA
804.746.3400
Greg Linville
Executive Director, CSRM
Canton, OH
330.493.4824

NORTH CENTRAL

Major David Harvey
The Salvation Army
Chicago, IL
773.205.3008
Paul Daniels
Post Road Christian Church
Indianapolis, IN
317.898.4945, Ext. 118

WESTERN

Mike Molony
Family Life Center Director, Sandia Presbyterian Church
Albuquerque, NM
505.856.5040, Ext. 124
Rodger Oswald
Church Sports International
Lincoln, CA
916.543.2033
Steve Quatro
Azusa Pacific University
Los Angeles & Orange Co, CA
626.533.2802

SOUTH CENTRAL

Dave Bundrick
Minister of Fitness & Recreation
Houston’s First Baptist Church
713.957.6700

SOUTH EASTERN

Greg English
Recreation Minister
Cool Spring Church
Mechanicsville, VA
804.746.3400
Dwight McDowell
Sports Minister
Norfolk, VA
757.737.8714
Robert O’Kelley
Director, Sports Recreation Ministry, Second Presbyterian Church
Memphis, TN
901.454.0034, Ext 114
Jack Hale
Northeast Georgia Sports Ministries
Winder, GA
770.313.1804

ALASKA

No groups in this area.