Do we reflect Christ?

As we draw near to the end of the school year, we begin to reflect on what was accomplished in athletics.  Did we prepare students to glorify God spiritually, academically, and socially?  Are the student-athletes more like Christ in attitude and action?  Did they acheive their absolute best?  Have we been obedient to our calling, not with eyeservice, as men-pleasers, but as bondservants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart?  (Note:  A bondservant is "a person bound to service without wages", a disciple of Christ compelled by God's love to love and serve others).

By the grace of God, the answer to "Was this year a success?" is yes!  Players and coaches effectively sharing the gospel and bringing others to Christ, games played as "outreach", and discipleship plans that included weekly teaching from Calvary Chapel pastors and a missions trip to North Africa are just a few opportunities that "set us apart" spiritually.  Athletes that will attend Dartmouth, University of Florida, University of Miami, and Liberty University, and All-Academic nominations are just a few stories that bring God the glory academically.  And, to list the acheivements athletically, I'll leave that for the newspapers, website, and award shows.  That said, make plans to attend the Varsity Sports Awards on May 11th at the Calvary Chapel Theater to celebrate the "perfect season" and honor the Perfect Coach in heaven, our Lord Jesus Christ.

"Making Disciples" though athletics is what we do.  Success is measured by the growth of a team's character, not by the number of wins. Our preparation, our attitude, our effort, our response to adversity, and our humility in victory need to reflect Christ...at all times!