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News, Updates, and Items of Interest
Thank
you for investigating the ministry and resources of Church Sports
International. CSI is an aggressive and active ministry on the local,
national and international level. In addition, we try to keep people
informed about sports and recreation issues. Hopefully this site will
inform as well as stimulate you.
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Church Sports International – CSRM Partnership
In light of a number of personal and ministry circumstances, CSI will be re-organizing in order to focus on
the ministry programs deemed to be most strategic according to the CSI Board of Directors. Wanting the resources
created by Rodger Oswald as he has directed CSI to have longevity and to continue to serve and equip individuals
and churches, we have entered into a partnership with Church Sports and Recreation Ministers association (the
national and international Sports Minister’s organization). CSRM will now become the depository and distributor
of CSI’s CD, DVD and print resources, as well as the Higher Power products. We are in a transition period,
so CSI resources can continue to be ordered through our website; however, shortly, obtaining Rodger’s material
will require going to the CSRM website, www.csrm.org. Please
join us in praying that this partnership allows
CSI resources to continue to be used by God for His glory and Kingdom purposes.
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The CSRM Summit is the premiere sports ministry conference in the United States and is intended for anyone who uses the tools of sport and play to reach their community for Christ. Dozens of relevant workshops, challenging general sessions, engaging worship, and a full exhibitor hall are sure to make the 2012 Summit an event you don't want to miss.
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CHURCH SPORTS eNEWSLETTER
View our October newsletter:
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In this issue
[photos page]:
- Newsletter Change
- Learning by Extension
- Updates from India and the Netherlands.
- Global Impact
- Dreams Really Do Come Through
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COACHING/MINISTRY OPPORTUNITY IN NEPAL
A ministry colleague is seeking a qualified football (soccer) coach for a team in Kathmandu, Nepal from
late 2011 through 2012. This is a team of young men from 15-24 with the desire to see this registered
club move up in competitive stature within the Nepali football (soccer) association. Accommodations and
meals provided (as well as internet service, laundry, domestic travel paid and fees paid for the visa process.
This needs to be perceived as a missionary position as no salary is provided. In addition to playing
football, the team is involved in serving an orphanage for the extremely poor. If you have interest,
please contact the CSI office and more information can be provided.
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TWO NEW RESOURCES
CSI is pleased to recommend two new books … one for the football fan (or sports fan) and
the other for runners...

Gene Chizik, head coach at Auburn University – last year’s national
champion – tells his story of reaching Auburn and winning a championship. Excellent information
for coaches as he shares the things that make his coaching and his teams distinctive. Standing
for Christ in this “industry” is not easy, but Gene shares how he has blended faith and
football. Excellent read. You can find ALL IN on Amazon.com ($14.62 for hard copy; $9.99 for Kindle)
View on Amazon
The second book is written by two runners (Dana Niesluchowski and David Veerman) and it is entitled
THE RUNNERS DEVOTIONAL. The authors are experienced runners and they have produced a book that deals
with running and faith issues in a systematic way (charting progress in both areas). This book can be found
on Amazon.com as well ($10.08 hard copy; $9.99 Kindle version).
View on Amazon
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CSI INSTRUCTIONAL AND MOTIVATINAL DVD’s, CD’s and TRAINING MANUALS
Check out these excellent resources. They can help you launch a church-based
Sports Ministry as well as enhance an existing Sports Ministry.
Listen to what users of these resources say...
“When we run into churches that need leadership in developing a sports ministry
at their church, there is only one organization that comes to mind – Church
Sports International.”
Tim Conrad, Uncharted Waters
“CSI is one of the premier providers of Christ-centered training resources in sports ministry.
They set the pace for others in the field and are a trusted ministry partner to many. Their
philosophy is solid. Their scope is global. I would recommend CSI to anyone.”
John Garner, LifeWay Christian Resources
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Higher Power Baseball Gloves NOW AVAILABLE
Our Higher Power Baseball Gloves are now available in either an infielder's glove or an outfielder's glove. Order now.
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Building Bridges with CSI Consulting
Are you looking for new and effective ways to build bridges into the community? Are you looking for ways to help
people grow in their faith? Church Sports International can provide answers. We work alongside
churches to assist you in developing effective programs that reach into your communities to reach out to those
who may otherwise never step inside a church, and to help believers grow spiritually. Using the
culturally relevant tools of sports and recreation, CSI’s objective is to train and mentor church leadership in creating and
managing powerful outreach and discipleship. God is using sports and recreation to accomplish His
purposes. CSI has been establishing programs in churches for over 16 years, and we can help you.
Visit our consulting page for more information.
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Learning By Extension
You can be trained while in your own room/office. CSI offers a four-course Sports Ministry training
course that can be completed through the internet.
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FOR THE MORE SERIOUS BASKETBALL PLAYER
Synthetic Leather Basketball
Now available is the new synthetic leather CSI Higher Power Ball. Great feel. Same
strategic colors to communicate the gospel. Cost and ordering information can be found
on the Resource
Page of this website.
Click on the picture to view a larger image:
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THE HIGHER POWER BALL
Communicate the Gospel Using a Ball
To see a presentation of the gospel using this ball click here.

Using any number of metaphors, you can use these colorful balls to introduce athletes to Jesus Christ. The colors of the
balls represent the components of the gospel message and make it easier to present the message of salvation. Currently,
CSI has basketballs, soccer balls, volleyballs, and golf balls. Clear instructions (including metaphors) for teaching people
how to use the balls as well as a stand-alone presentation are supplied with the balls. You can order by going to the Resources Page.
Click on these Power Balls to view a larger image:
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Higher
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Basketball
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Higher
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Volleyball
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Higher
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Soccer Ball
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Golf Ball
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International Resources Now Available

CSI now offers translated material in Spanish, French, Urdu, Finnish, Albanian, Mandarin (Chinese), Dutch, Portuguese and Arabic.
Coming soon we will have more Portuguese manuals and materials in Romanian. Just
click on the International Resources page to discover the lecture outlines, Power Point presentations, and CSI manuals that can
be downloaded from this site. Please consider these things as a gift from our ministry to yours.
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