Dear Friend in Ministry,

            There are very few inroads to any community as wide-open as sports. Sport is a universal language--a readymade highway on which to travel to reach and disciple people for Jesus Christ. Show up in any culture in any corner of the earth with a ball and an instant connection occurs. Relationship begins, friendships develop, and the opportunity for sharing faith in a personal and meaningful way is born. 

            God has used sports ministry powerfully all over the world as a bridge to culture.  For the last several years I have traveled extensively partnering with nationals to develop sports ministries within their communities.  In spite of the fact that many of these countries are resistant or even restricted to evangelism, we have discovered that through sport we can go anywhere.  Sport truly is a wide bridge to culture all over the globe.

            This October North Coast Calvary Chapel is hosting an International Sports Leadership Training Conference.  It is an opportunity for your to receive hands-on training from international leaders in global sports strategies to equip you to use sports to evangelize and disciple the unchurched in your communities.  Trainers from around the world will share strategic techniques for developing a sports ministry specific to your community.  Pastors, leaders, and anyone passionate about sport will be inspired by and given the tools they need to either begin a sports ministry or take theirs to a new level.

Level One
Level One - November 6-10, 2012
Level One of the Bridge Conference offers hands-on training from international sports leaders to equip you to utilize sports to evangelize and disciple the unchurched in your community.  This conference will help you discover the power of experiential learning, start or expand a sports ministry, learn what the Bible says about sport, and broaden your vision for ministering through sports.

Cost - $255.00

Level Two
Level Two -November 1-10, 2012
Level Two of the Bridge Conference is open to those who have completed Level One and have filled out the application for Level Two.  Building upon the base acquired in Level One, this part of the Bridge goes deeper in helping you define your training focus.  It includes such elements as:
•   Building Effective Teams
•   Sports and Bible
•   Explaining the Gospel
•   Leadership and Management

[Click Here] to apply for Level II.

Cost - $325.00
To attend Level Two Training, all applicants must have completed Level One. Please contact Debbie at debbie@northcoastcalvary.org for further information on receiving an invitation to attend Level Two Training. Requirements for Level Two: [Download Application]

Registration opens June, 2012.

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Training Focus:
            Building effective teams
            Sports and Bible
            Explaining the Gospel
            Leadership and management

            I encourage you to attend or send someone to be trained this fall at this unique conference. Your church and your community will never be the same. I look forward to seeing you there.