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Who Was Jim Leedy?
Love for God, love for family, and love for others was Jim's motto. Beyond that, basketball ruled! While he loved all sports, basketball was his favorite. He was on the high school team, then the college team. From there he went on to play on church teams for many years. Basketball was in his blood! As he got older, he played to exercise and to minister to young players. He often told his wife, "I'm exercising for you so that I will be a healthy old man."
CSRM Website
Oct 28, 20252 min read
The CSRM Story...
As early as the 1930s, churches began using sports and recreation as a part of their outreach and fellowship ministries. In 1954, the Church Recreation Department was formed in the Baptist Sunday School Board (later known as Lifeway Christian Resources) to assist local church leaders in developing ministries through sports, recreation, and fitness. This department produced and published materials, including a quarterly magazine in 1962...
CSRM Website
Aug 22, 20253 min read
The “5-B’s Rubric of Evangelistic-Disciplemaking” of The Sports Outreach Movement – Part X
This series of blogs will describe and explain the “5-B’s” of Evangelistic-Disciplemaking of The Sports Outreach Movement.
Dr. Greg Linville
May 31, 20232 min read
The “5-B’s Rubric of Evangelistic-Disciplemaking” of The Sports Outreach Movement – Part IX
This series of blogs will describe and explain the “5-B’s” of Evangelistic-Disciplemaking of The Sports Outreach Movement.
Dr. Greg Linville
May 31, 20233 min read
The “5-B’s Rubric of Evangelistic-Disciplemaking” of The Sports Outreach Movement – Part VIII
This series of blogs will describe and explain the “5-B’s” of Evangelistic-Disciplemaking of The Sports Outreach Movement.
Dr. Greg Linville
May 31, 20233 min read
The “5-B’s Rubric of Evangelistic-Disciplemaking” of The Sports Outreach Movement – Part VII
This series of blogs will describe and explain the “5-B’s” of Evangelistic-Disciplemaking of The Sports Outreach Movement.
Dr. Greg Linville
May 31, 20232 min read
The “5-B’s Rubric of Evangelistic-Disciplemaking” of The Sports Outreach Movement – Part VI
This series of blogs will describe and explain the “5-B’s” of Evangelistic-Disciplemaking of The Sports Outreach Movement.
Dr. Greg Linville
May 31, 20232 min read
The “5-B’s Rubric of Evangelistic-Disciplemaking” of The Sports Outreach Movement – Part V
This series of blogs will describe and explain the “5-B’s” of Evangelistic-Disciplemaking of The Sports Outreach Movement.
Dr. Greg Linville
May 31, 20234 min read
The “5-B’s Rubric of Evangelistic-Disciplemaking” of The Sports Outreach Movement – Part IV
This series of blogs will describe and explain the “5-B’s” of Evangelistic-Disciplemaking of The Sports Outreach Movement.
Dr. Greg Linville
May 31, 20233 min read
The “5-B’s Rubric of Evangelistic-Disciplemaking” of The Sports Outreach Movement - Part III
This series of blogs will describe and explain the “5-B’s” of Evangelistic-Disciplemaking of The Sports Outreach Movement.
Dr. Greg Linville
May 31, 20232 min read
The “5-B’s Rubric of Evangelistic-Disciplemaking” of The Sports Outreach Movement – Part II
This series of blogs will describe and explain the “5-B’s” of Evangelistic-Disciplemaking of The Sports Outreach Movement.
Dr. Greg Linville
May 26, 20233 min read
The “5-B’s Rubric of Evangelistic-Disciplemaking” of The Sports Outreach Movement – Part I
This series of blogs will describe and explain the “5-B’s” of Evangelistic-Disciplemaking of The Sports Outreach Movement.
Dr. Greg Linville
May 26, 20232 min read
Parable of the Modern Sports Pastor
One morning, Jesus woke up early to pray. His influence had been steadily growing and large crowds had followed him, and He needed some...
Weston Bryant
Mar 23, 20232 min read
Confessions of Sports Dad
Originally posted on the CSRM BLOG February 24, 2016 I feel blessed that over the years I have had the pleasure of watching in person my...
Greg English
Mar 23, 20236 min read
GOD, MONEY & LOCAL CHURCH SPORTS MINISTERS
Originally posted on the CSRM Blog - March 2, 2016 This blog is going to be about money. Why? Because among the many tensions and...
Warren Fish
Mar 23, 20233 min read
Mental Health - A Most Important Link for Sports, Rec. and Fitness Outreach Ministers
The stats are alarming. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (as of 2016), nearly 1 in 5 adults in America battle some...
Amber Lauren
Mar 23, 20235 min read
Mental Health - The Missing Link
The stats are alarming. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (as of 2016), nearly 1 in 5 adults in America battle some...
Amber Lauren
Mar 23, 20235 min read
Well V Whole
This post was originally posted on the CSRM Blog January 29, 2018 In the world of Sports, Recreation and Fitness (SR&F) Outreach...
Amber Lauren
Mar 22, 20234 min read
SPORTS OUTREACH MINISTRY - WHY SHOULD CHURCHES ENGAGE IN SPORTS MINISTRY?
The Church has utilized many ministry strategies throughout history, but sport has a few advantages...
Dr. Greg Linville
Mar 22, 20234 min read
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