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Abby Dorman
Dr. Setran
CE 421
Dec. 15, 2016
Box A
Everything else that follows must align with that, or else something
Practically, this looks like not sacrificing the truth for success. I need to
and words, I want to build people up and help them realize who they
are as sons and daughters of God. This is based out of Galatians 4:6-7,
which says, And because you are sons, God has sent the Spirit of his
Son into our hearts, crying, Abba! Father! So you are no longer a
slave, but a son, and if a son, then an heir through God.1 This verse
not only calls people out of a life of slavery to sin, but gives them an
involve serving and loving Gods people, I have to be careful not to let
my mission drift towards pleasing people rather than God. The main
have concluded this: that one has died for all, therefore all have died;
and he died for all, that those who live might no longer live for
themselves but for him who for their sake died and was raised.2 This
Box B
nature of the Trinity and in His care for creation. Since humans are
father experiences with the perfect love of the heavenly Father. God
also promises to never be far from those who call on Him (Psalm
Many would agree with A. S. Neills belief that people are innately
humans are born with sinful natures, I believe that some of our desires
I do agree with James Smith and John Eldredge, who write that humans
are driven by love and desire. While we often see these desires abused
and misdirected, they can be positive when they are directed towards
fact that man was made for pleasure, that his beginning and his end is
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a paradise, and that the goal of living is to find Life. Humans long for
desires are a driving force for what causes people to enter into
different vices.
I think Christians in ministry should remain distinct from the culture but
demonize everything culture has to offer, when in fact there are many
writes that, Any road out of Jerusalem must also be a road into
need not be disregarded after conversion just because they are not
not the spirit. But God created the soul.6 I want to be familiar with
the way they can be redeemed as an incredible tool for glorifying God.
Sports also have the power to transcend global and cultural barriers, so
they can be a valuable avenue for entering into peoples lives who I
Finally, I believe that one of the most common ways for people to come
historical mentors we studied had in common was that they met God
when they faced major trials in their lives, and found Him to be greater
that all experiences are created equal; some lead to positive education
while others can be harmful to pupils later in life. I think its important
the one who acts and undergoes, while this modification affects,
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whether we wish it or not, the quality of subsequent experiences.
Box C
but not known is comforting but superficial. To be known and not loved
is our greatest fear. But to be fully known and truly loved is, well, a lot
and fortifies us for any difficulty life can throw us.8 Relationship in
God in each other and reflect Gods love by the way they practice
about the importance of this in his book Life Together. You do not
without sin; you can dare to be a sinner.9 I want to eradicate the fear
of vulnerability that many people have today. Our culture does not
People cant effectively pour into each other when they dont have a
everyone around me.10 Even amongst giants of the Christian faith, like
9 Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Life Together (New York: Harper & Row, 1954),
39.
10 Shauna Niequist, Present Over Perfect (Grand Rapids: Zondervan,
2016), 67.
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span across centuries, but I think they are especially prevalent in our
Gods love, began to grow, like a just-lit candleAnd over time, that
better wife, mother, and friend when she wasnt constantly burdened
more wholly. I want to foster confidence and boldness that stems from
When people believe that they are truly valuable, they are free to use
the specific gifts God has given them for the good of others.
equally broken and equally redeemed. I want to erase the idea that
some gifts are more valuable than others. Paul writes in Romans 12:4-
not all have the same function, so we, though many, are one body in
differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them13 I want to
help people discover their specific gifts and learn how to use them
The use of these gifts, then, can become an act of worship to God. I
but everyone has something unique to offer that can make the body
more robust. I think its important for people to understand that their
gifts and passions can be used to serve God outside the church as well
be acts of worship when we recognize that they are gifts from God
Christians can go about their jobs, hobbies, and relationships with love
live out their gifts in a way that represents Christ to the people they
see the unshakeable value that they have as children of God and see
them discover their gifts and find the ways in which they are uniquely
God.
In sports, these dynamics all come into play. For many athletes,
in the sport as a whole. Serving and loving ones teammates and even
athletic ability, which can be easily lost through injury, I want to show
athletes that Gods grace is not based on anything they do or dont do.
from a stern coach waiting to condemn them for any mistake. Instead, I
want to show that we dont have to earn His favor and we are valued
competitive sports have been gifted to do so by God, and they can find
competing, and understanding that He deserves the glory for all of it.
Box D
essential for Christians who are seeking to grow in their faith. Others
can often provide fresh insight, wisdom from experience, and truth that
needs another Christian who speaks Gods Word to him. He needs him
himself he cannot help himself without belying the truth. He needs his
salvation.14 Discipleship and small groups also help to make sure that
like they are lacking a community of people who care about them. For
Ideally, the role of the small group would extend beyond occasional
needed.
every person is valuable and that they can play for a higher purpose
players lives, I will also have the opportunity to come alongside them
and speak truth into their questions and struggles. Coaches have a
they treat them. I hope to show athletes that their value transcends
their athletic ability by the way that I treat them both on and off the
court.
teenage girls in Holland before World War II. Her first concern was to
give the girls a place to meet friends, be active, and learn. Their
meetings didnt always involve Bible lessons, but Corrie found that
because she engaged in these day-to-day activities with the girls, she
had acquired their trust, and they were willing to have open
LeBar found that despite spending so much time in the classroom with
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contacts.15
address spiritual needs. In the same way that I believe people often
they are more receptive to hearing the Gospel when they see that the
person sharing it with them cares about their holistic well being. LeBar
writes, To start with a pupils felt need does not imply leaving him
there, but rather leading him to feel his real spiritual need and then to
find the answer to that need in the Word of God.16 In athletics, this
Box E
different direction. All of these aims require thought and energy, but
ministry, but for the sake of this implementation I will describe what
players each day, so I have the opportunity to build their trust and get
will be to treat my girls in a way that shows them that they are
with each player and make sure that they know I am always willing to
encouragement so that each player knows that they add value to the
team. Many athletes are used to an environment where they are cared
for by their coach only if they can contribute on the court. I would
rather emphasize the valuable lessons that sports teach than just
caring about wins and losses. Its easy to let relationships go by the
wayside when there are many things to be done, but I always want
personalities, the more patience they can have with them in difficult
times. I also want to help them recognize each others unique gifts and
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learn how they can use them to serve others. I will spread
ownership for what theyre doing. I would strive to see where each
Despite all my goals and ideals, I know that ministry does not
ministry. I do know that the most important thing I can do is trust God
and keep His glory as my main focus, even when the work is hard and
though his personal intentions may be ever so honest and earnest and
Bibliography
Bonhoeffer, Dietrich. Life Together. New York: Harper & Row, 1954.
2001.
Keller, Timothy, and Kathy Keller. The meaning of marriage: facing the
Dutton, 2011.
Zondervan, 2016.