Athletes

Explore discipleship through the lens of mountain biking. This plan guides you in growing your faith and building a lasting impact by following Jesus’ example. These devotions encourage reflection, connection, and action, whether solo or with a group before, during, or after a ride. Gear up to navigate life’s trails with purpose, faith, and community!

Trail Builders: Riding Together in Discipleship

The 100th anniversary of Eric Liddell's stand at the 1924 summer games is an opportunity for the body of Christ to reflect on the meaning of laying down one's life for the gospel. Liddell's story shows us how to do that, and is as powerful a testimony today as it was a century ago. This plan explores his story and what we can learn from his bold faith.

A Life Laid Down: Reflections From the Centennial of Eric Liddell

This Play-By-Play is a three-part plan that works through the book of John from the perspective of athletics. Read the book in its entirety, focus on key portions of scripture or both! Using the H.E.A.R. method of reading/journaling, let God point out words and phrases of importance. For more resources, go to www.kingdomsports.online

Play-by-Play: John (3/3)

Most athletes have a pre-game ritual. Having the right mindset is crucial for peak performance. This five-day plan helps make sure that mindset is anchored in Christ. Too often, athletes let performance, public opinion, or outcomes define them. Professional soccer player Kate Wiesner shares in her own words what it means to be strong, free, honorable, and focused on God. It gives a biblical way to compete well both on and off the field. It also helps you see your opponent in a new way—not just as a rival, but as someone you can respect and honor.

Hey Rival: A Biblical Game Plan for Christian Athletes

High school football coach Joe Kennedy was always a fighter. A childhood in foster care followed by 20 years in the Marines was nothing compared to his biggest battle: his commitment to stand for God by taking a knee in prayer after each game. When he was fired, Joe knew this battle for religious freedom and the rights of all Americans was one they would have to fight—no matter the cost. Based on the movie AVERAGE JOE, this Plan reminds us that the battle is not physical but spiritual, and our greatest weapon is our faith in God.

Average Joe

If we don’t own the process of discipling our kids as they play sports, sports culture will do it for us. But as parents, we can get so consumed with our young athletes’ physical development that we miss the chances athletics provide to help them grow spiritually. This 7 day devotional challenges us to be more than spectators on the sidelines of our kids’ spiritual lives and turn sport moments into discipleship opportunities. 

A Christian Parent's Guide to Navigating Youth Sports

As a young father of two precious children, he lost his wife to a brain aneurysm. At that point, he had to learn to stand on his knees. Tommie Harris Jr. was a chubby kid, a high school athlete, a college football All-American and an NFL star. He learned to play through the pain at every level. This plan is the second of five in the series.

Playing Through the Pain: Dressed for Battle

FCA Endurance is a ministry primarily reaching adult athletes who are involved in running, biking, swimming, obstacle course racing, CrossFit, and other forms of fitness. Endurance athletes are committed to a lifestyle of fitness that requires disciplined training and competition. This 5-day reading plan focuses on training to be Christ-like, bringing glory to God in the endurance sports world.

Training in Righteousness - FCA Endurance

As a young father of two precious children, Tommie Harris Jr. lost his wife to a brain aneurysm. At that point, he had to learn to stand on his knees. Tommie was a chubby kid, a high school athlete, a college football All-American and an NFL star. He learned to play through the pain at every level. This plan is the fourth of five in the series.