Sold Out for God
When Mike McDonald took the reins of Faith RXD, one of his first goals was to identify high-capacity leaders across the ministry. He found one at a Wodapalooza CrossFit® event where he connected with long-time volunteer Melissa Montalvo.
From UFC Fighter to Ministry Pioneer
There’s a lot of ministry opportunity within the MMA world. So many competitors are posting videos of themselves professing Christ after their UFC fights. SportsLife can step into that space and equip them to become spiritual leaders.
The Play of the Week
The Play of the Week is going to connect sports leaders with one devotion, two resources from our leadership pipeline, and three quotes from significant faith-based people that tie into the theme for that week.
This is Life!
SportsLife Leadership launched its first official podcast, “This Is Life.” Hosted by Jimmy Page, each 30-minute episode features conversations with coaches, athletes, executives, and culture-shaping leaders who are using their platforms to make a Kingdom impact.
Hoops, Hope, and the Gospel
Using last April with former NBA player Wesley Fluellen as a launch, Ezekiel Selvaraj plans to build and keep reaching into the rural areas surrounding India’s biggest cities and using basketball, soccer, and wrestling to reach young people.
SportsLife Leadership Launches Pickleball
Mark Stephens was content in his executive role until a mission trip to Malaysia with three church friends, who are also his pickleball partners, opened his eyes to the ministry opportunity.
Called to Coach
SportsLife Wrestling partnered with the NWCA to host the annual Collegiate CEO Leadership Academy to help coaches understand they can be a high-level coach and a rock-solid Christian. They don’t have to sacrifice one for the other.
280 Wrestlers, One Message
Some of the most successful wrestlers in the sport got up in front of these kids and taught them how to become the best wrestler they can be. But ultimately, these men told them there’s something greater.
Calling, Courts, and Community
Vincent Asamoah has a God-sized strategic plan called “Vision 2030,” which he views as crucial for sustainable growth throughout Ghana. Africa’s challenges stem not from a lack of resources but from the absence of God-fearing leaders.