SDBC's Pickleball Ministry continues to develop and grow as we press on with reaching out to our community and inviting them to our church to take part in this popular, and fast-growing, sport. Many people in our community participate in and enjoy playing pickleball. There are approximately 120 people who attend on a regular basis at SDBC, and we are now hosting nine sessions per week, mostly comprised of people who do not attend church.
Through our recent sermon series, Changing Landscape and Church on Mission, we have all been encouraged and challenged to connect and interact with non-Christians in our community. Our pickleball ministry has provided an opportunity for those in our church to engage with those who have been regularly attending the various sessions each week. Many new friendships have been established and we continue to build relationships with the people coming out each week.
We believe that God uses recreation, sports, and games to allow us to connect with others by sharing our lives, establishing relationships, and, ultimately, spreading the good news of Jesus Christ. Many people attending our sessions have said how they feel included and notice a more positive environment when playing at our church. We believe God is blessing us through creating this "missional" opportunity where we are reaching and impacting those in our community.
We have an opportunity to engage with our community through their passion for pickleball and we are excited to reach them for Christ in this way. By inviting them into our church, we are able to highlight other ministries that are offered at SDBC, while building relationships. We ask you to continue to pray for this ministry, and especially for those from our community who attend our weekly pickleball sessions. Additionally, please join us by coming out to our "missional" opportunity! You can learn more about our pickleball ministry by clicking the button below.
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