July 10, 2008
Church sports camps gain popularity
Using youth athletic programs to proselytize is on the rise this summer as church sports camps gain popularity. Fincastle Baptist Church in Botetourt County attracted 140 children to its week-long camp in early July, where dozens of volunteers trained them in a half-dozen sports, including football and tennis. "You could try a different sport every day," said the Rev. Randy Daniels, pastor of Fincastle Baptist.
And West Salem Baptist Church will hold its first-ever summer sports camp from July 21 to 25. "It's a form of outreach, mainly a way to share the gospel," said the Rev. Brett Williams, West Salem Baptist's student and family pastor. For more information call 389-2129.
The camps are yet another form of God-spreading sports programs, such as Upward Basketball. So popular are the camps becoming that the Assemblies of God has started marketing a starter kit for such venues; the $99 package includes a program recruiting and training DVD and announcement posters. for more information call 800-641-4310.
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