Sports ministry

For the government position, see sports minister.

A sports ministry is the name given to religious sponsored organization that use sport to promote links between the religion and the broader population.

Two prominent sports ministries are Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Athletes in Action. Both organizations focus on using athletics to promote Christian beliefs and values. They recognize that coaches and sports have a large impact on people on a national and global level. Both organizations promote a style of participation in athletics that they claim values moral and spiritual direction. The sports ministry of the PCUSA based in Louisville, KY called Team Sweaty Sheep claims a more inclusive theology than FCA or Athletes in Action, focusing on adult and young adult athletes in addition to student athletes.

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