Released in the UK August 2018
Released in the US October 2018
Trade paperback | 192 Pages
9781527101777 • £7.99 $12.99
BISAC – REL109030
Sport is one of the many evidences of a gracious God. It can unite people, sharing together in the enjoyment it brings. But it brings the challenge of proper stewardship under God, especially when working with young people. Are they being encouraged to use their gifts and time to God’s glory? Are you ensuring that they are living by God’s Word, rather than prioritising their sport? There is a lot to learn about how God wants us to live through sports – both on and off the field.
John Perritt
John Perritt is the Director of Resources for Reformed Youth Ministries (rym.org) and serves as the host of The Local Youth Worker podcast for RYM. He is the author of Time Out! (2018) & Insecure (2019). He and his wife, Ashleigh, live in Ridgeland, MS, with their five children.
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Every church engaging in sports ministry needs to have this book as a resource for setting clear and gospel–focused guidelines. Perritt has done a considerable service in addressing the key issues in short compass and providing biblical answers.
Derek W. H. Thomas
Chancellor’s Professor, Reformed Theological Seminary; Teaching Fellow, Ligonier Ministries
With wit, wisdom, and exegesis, Perritt presents a deeper, more theologically–sound understanding of the world of athletics. He lifts the reader’s gaze to the impact of the gospel and themes of eternity. If you’re involved or you have children involved in youth sports, this will be a helpful guide to thinking more biblically about it.
Brian H. Cosby
Pastor, Wayside Presbyterian Church, Signal Mountain, Tennessee
With clarity and clear theological insight, John unpacks and provides a balanced response to key issues. Importantly, the author also recognises the importance of celebrating sport as a gift and as a source of physical, emotional and spiritual well–being. This book will make you think more critically about ‘youth sports’, while still celebrating them as a God–given gift.”
Nick J. Watson
Associate Professor of Sport and Social Justice, York St John University, York, UK
John Perritt is exceptionally empathetic yet unflinchingly honest and uncompromisingly biblical. I believe this book will spur many teens and their families to find more joy in sports as they find ultimate satisfaction in the Creator of sports.
Jaquelle Crowe
Author of ‘This Changes Everything: How the Gospel Transforms the Teen Years’