There are three main ways that you can get involved in the recreation ministry of Parkland Baptist Church:

1. Play

   Your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you…so glorify God in your body. (1 Cor. 6:19-20)

   The first way you can participate is simply to play.  Join in the leagues.  By doing so, you are actually being obedient to Scripture.

   If you are a Christian, you have the Holy Spirit living inside of you.  The Bible tells us to “glorify God in your body.”  This has many implications for our lives, but I think one legitimate application is to exercise our bodies.  When we take care of the body that God has given us, we show respect for His creation, and therefore glorify God.

2. Lead

   Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it. (Prov. 22:6)

   The second way you can participate is to lead.  Coach a team.  Lead a workshop.  Train volunteers.  Our recreation ministry can only exist when individuals like you step up to to lead.

   We need individuals who are committed to being godly examples.  More important than teaching children sports is telling them about Christ.  That’s the primary purpose of the coach.  The sport is the platform; Christ is the message.

3. Recruit

   I have become all things to all people, that by all means I might save some. (1 Cor. 9:22)

   Finally, the third way to get involved is to recruit others.  Tell your friends and coworkers about the leagues being offered at the church.  The recreation ministry is an easy, non-threatening way for people to get a favorable impression of the church.  After we show them that we care about them, they will desire to connect with our church, learn about Christ, and be saved.

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