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YOUR M2P FEBRUARY RESOURCES

The world of athletics continues to grow and expand. So imagine with us…you, as a church leader, inspire and teach your families how to invite God into sports. They embrace the belief that God can use all things, including sports, to bring God’s love into the world…they become the CHURCH within your community. This vision is why we created resources for parents of athletes. We hope and pray your families find their calling to be God’s light and love to all people!

~ The M2P Team

TOOLBOX: PRAYER CARDS FOR ATHLETES & PARENTS

WHAT IS IT?

Prayer Cards for Athletes & Their Parents helps you encourage parents in one easy step. It includes:

8 Personalized Prayers for Athletes ( + 4 blank notes). Ask your parents to write their student’s name on the prayer cards and give it to them.

8 Personalized Prayers for Athletes’ Parents (+ 4 blank notes). Invite parents to step into Philippians 4: 6-8 by exchanging worry for prayer.

Optional: A pre-written email to inspire your parents to lead.

Optional: A Word file to design your own prayer cards.

HOW DO I USE IT?

Print and handout. Email to parents. To download, click “Toolbox: Help Parents Lead.”

SAMPLE FOR ATHLETE
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SAMPLE FOR PARENTS OF ATHLETES
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OPC KIDS

Parents of Athletes: How to Prepare for Middle School Athletics

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As children uncover new interests and hobbies, some of them might discover they like sports. From t-ball to soccer to cheer, sports give students a chance to learn teamwork, character, and exercise. As they develop, they may want to keep going in middle school. But sometimes, parents aren’t sure how to prepare them for the next level, athletically and spiritually. Our latest parent video gives them very specific steps to help send them in a good direction. To use, click “Online Parenting: Parents of Athletes to view your OPC, video script, social media swag, and direct-to-parent emails.

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UPCOMING BLOG POSTS

How to Support Parents of Athletes

(Guest post by mom of former University of Tennessee Lineman)

How Sports Teaches Life Skills

(Guest post by a High School Coach from Nashville, TN)

How to (Virtually) Prepare your Children & Teens for Easter

New blog every Monday!

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PODCAST SERIES

MINISTRY INTERRUPTED: HOW TO LEAD VIRTUALLY

How to Virtually Help Parents and Teens Connect at Home

How to Lead a Hybrid Ministry (½ in person and ½ online)

How to Virtually Encourage Parents Through Financial Hardship

New podcast episodes every Tuesday!

CLICK HERE FOR THE PODCAST!

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