CrossTraining Update

Published: Mon, 09/27/10



CrossTraining: What is it?
 
A glimpse of ministry in a professional sports environment

Recently, a friend asked, "So what is CrossTraining?" The ensuing conversation was filled with more questions about what professional sports chaplaincy involves and what ministry looks like. "Do you pray for wins?" "Do you always dress up for games?" "How much time do you spend with the team?"
CrossTraining began in 2002 - and it looked very different than it does today - a pre-game prayer huddle with the entire team, a weekly Bible study at the training facility, an occasional coffee with a player or coach. But today in 2010, pre-marital and marital counseling, vocational and career counseling, reconciliation work, hospitality services, language translation services, and more are part of the many ways that CrossTraining cares for the players, coaches, staff, and their families.
You can read more about CrossTraining's history and our mission and vision which employs a unique strategy of using bi-vocational chaplains - trained chaplains and pastors that work in other places - to care for the growing needs within this professional sports environment. There is a team working to support and provide spiritual and pastoral care. And a vision to train, educate, and resource other chaplains within professional sports.
Interested in finding out more? Or do you have your own questions? Find out how you can participate, pray, or even help provide for the ministry.


When It Is Time To Say Goodbye
 
The world of professional sports is not necessarily a kind world. Sure, there are great stories of the hometown heros overcoming all sorts of odds to bring victory to the people, but not all stories have fairy tale endings. The Colorado Rapids said goodbye to three players last week - and hello to two new ones. How does change and transition impact the club and how does CrossTraining bridge the gap to minister to both current and former members of the team? Find out more about the team and alumni outreach of CrossTraining.


Timothy Project Returns from Jamaica
 

Former Rapids player, Greg Dalby, returned from Jamaica last week after a grueling two-week missions work with his current club, the Charlotte Eagles and Missionary Athletes International. His words to describe the experience, "I have never been so emptied, in all my life." Read more about what God did in Jamaica and also in Greg Dalby.
About Us
 

Our mission is to provide and promote holistic care for those in professional sport.

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CrossTraining
P.O. Box 102081
Denver, CO, 80250-2081

www.crosstraining-us.org