There is an extreme amount of evidence that recreation and leisure are impacting our culture. We are a recreation and leisure culture. And impacting our culture is what we as Christians are called to do. Therefore, recreation ministry impacts culture. It meets people where they are and connects with them for the purpose of physical and spiritual development.
As we begin to move through a series of topics, let me begin with what is impacted through a recreation ministry - people! Without people there is no ministry. People are participating on multiple levels. They are on team and league sports, individual competition levels, and group exercise classes to name a few. It's in these venues that we are able to connect with people and have a positive impact on their lives. It's an impact that provides people with not only physical changes needed in this life, but spiritual changes that are needed for this life and eternity.
So, meet them where they are - the gyms, the courts, the fields, and community events. Whether you realize it or not, you are impacting someone in someway.
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