Making Disciples

CCA football hosted Inlet Grove on Friday in a preseason Kickoff Classic.  The team played well, but it's what happened after the game that answers the question, "What's God doing in athletics?"  Here's an email I received from Coach Trent Gamble following Friday's game:

"The guys did a great job today in the game and after.  In our one on one connection, 2 coaches received the Lord and two of our kids led two of their kids to the Lord from the opposing team.  One of our kids said three of them were close but not ready, but was able to challenge them. One of our players, Dominick, did the gospel with both teams in the middle and we had a chance to pray with everyone.   It was really good to see the vision come together."

A parent walked by me after the game and said when she saw the players praying with the other team that it was the coolest thing she ever saw and that it made her day.  Hopefully, that's something parents will say more and more at Calvary Christian Academy.  Our mission at CCA in all departments is to Make Disciples for Jesus Christ.

Trent Gamble's vision for "one-on-one connections" after the football game is having eternal ramifications.  Trent believes that the time spent competing against the other team provides the players with a relationtionship built on honor and mutual respect. After each game, a CCA player shares the Gospel and then our players (and our coaches) find the athlete they were matched up against and offer to pray for them.  And, as you read earlier, a few had the opportunity to lead souls to Christ.

Trent views every football game as an outreach, a platform to complete the task of testifying to the Gospel of God's grace.  His spiritual focus puts his athletic passion (football) in the proper perspectice.  What are you focused on?  Why do you do what you do?  Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and I'll see you at the finish!