My giveaway this Friday is a pair of pastoral resources.
First is the black, genuine leather version of the HCSB Minister’s Bible. This newly designed edition is ideal for pulpit use with its large type, wide margins, and extensive ancillary notes from many of today’s top preachers and church leadership voices.
Some features of the Bible include:
- Where to Turn When . . .
- Plan of Salvation
- Four-color presentation page
- Various wedding and funeral outlines by Jim Henry
- “8 Traits of Effective Church Leaders” by Thom S. Rainer
- “21 Essentials of Authentic Ministry” by James T. Draper
- “Four Kinds of Expositional Preaching” by Ed Stetzer
- “30 Keys to Giving an Invitation” by O. S. Hawkins
- “Leading a Child to Christ” by Bill Emeott
- “Reaching Students with the Gospel” by Lynn H. Pryor
- “The Importance of Baptism and Communion” by Rick White
- Commitment Counseling
- The Christian Year and Church Calendar
- The Apostles and Their History
Also included in the giveaway is Pastoral Leadership Is, a new book which presents a practical, Bible-based, and highly readable guide to leading the local church. This guidebook to the great adventure of being a pastor follows the directions God gave Moses in order to effectively shepherd Israel: Pray, Teach and Preach, Lead and Multiply. Believing the western world has traded the biblical model of pastoral leadership in favor of a traditional one, author Dave Earley writes to encourage pastors to become the spiritual warriors, missional leaders, and multiplying mentors God calls them to be. Each compelling entry is set up to finish the sentence that begins with the book’s title. For example, Pastoral Leadership Is . . . “Abandoning Your Life to the Call of God,” “Following Paul’s Example in Praying for Your Flock,” “Cooperating with the Holy Spirit,” “Leading a Church Full of Leaders,” “Resolving Conflict,” and more.
To be entered in the giveaway tell us your favorite athlete, living or dead.
The deadline to enter is midnight CST this Saturday. We will draw one winner from the entries on Monday morning.
C.T.Studd
… because despite being a world-class cricketer, he was eager to forfeit his own glory in order to glorify God.
Willie Mays
Tim Tebow
Michael Jordan
Drew Brees
Henry Aaron
Mark Grace
Eric Liddell, the Scottish runner who was highlighted in the movie “Chariots of Fire” in the 1924 Olympics. His line to his sister has been a “marker” for me for years: “I believe God made me for a purpose, and that purpose is China. But He also made me fast. And when I run I feel His pleasure. To not run whould be to hold Him in contempt.” Wish more of us had a sense of “His pleasure” in the way we serve Him.
A C Green was my favorite professional athlete. If I am not selected to recieve these items I would like to purchase them. Thank you!
My favorite athlete is Jim Thorpe. The guy was so incredible; an all-around athlete. And he was from a small town not far from where I grew up.
My all-time favorite athlete is Larry Bird.
My all-time favorite athlete is Larry Bird.
My favorite athlete is Joe Montana.
How do I narrow it down to one? Pete Maravich, Roger Staubauch and Nolan Ryan all rank highly.
Favorite athlete is Cal Ripken who is retired from the Baltimore Orioles. Apart from being a great athlete, he stayed with the same team his whole life, even though the Orioles were not the best team for his entire career and he could have had opportunity to go wherever he wanted, he chose to make an investment in the team and ultimately the community. He is also a good role model for the generations coming behind him.
Tim Tebow. Before that it was Lou Gerhig.
Reggie White
Wow, what a pair of resources! These are incredible gifts for any pastor or church leader. Definitely would like to win this one… My favorite athlete right now Josh Hamilton. He’s a great baseball player and his testimony is a dramatic witness to God’s goodness.
Hines Ward, Pittsburgh Steelers
Larry Bird
I’ll have to go with Tim Tebow!
Michael Jordan
My favorite athlete is Ozzie Smith.
Albert Pujols
Peyton Manning
Peyton Manning
I have to say it is Danny Wuerffel. He was a great QB at UF, but he also was a great Christian. His witness even help form the attitude and spirit of the great Tim Tebow. As I was growing up, I was just amazed at how he kept playing when he was sacked 5 times in the FSU game. As fate allowed, he had the great rematch and led UF to win its 1st National title. I will never forget his humbleness over the win. He didn’t trash talked about revenge or nothing, but give thanks to God. What a great godly athlete! I just wish his NFL career would have been more successful. However, his ministry in New Orleans has greatly impacted the community. The man simply has a love for God and his fellow man. What a model for others to follow.
I’m a baseball enthusiast. But, I also love football. So, although I can’t pick just one supreme favorite athlete, I can identify Bo Jackson as one of my favorites of all time. He was amazing on both fields—a 5 tool player in baseball—and who can forget his Monday Night Football run against the Seattle Seahawks?
I’m just not sure if I can ever forgive him for refusing his draft in the 1st round in ’86 by my beloved Tampa Bay Buccaneers. That was so wrong…
Ted Williams
In the truest sense of the word “athlete”, it would have to be Vicent Edward “Bo” Jackson. All-Star Major League Baseball player, Heisman Trophy winner at Auburn and made the Pro-Bowl team in the NFL.
Ozzie Smith
Dr. J
Troy Aikman
No contest: Eric Liddell!
George Brett
Tim Tebow
Larry Bird
Kenny Perry – a great golfer and Christian man
Wayman Tisdale, the great basketball player from OU, 1st round draft pick of Indiana Pacers( 2nd player taken in 1985 draft )while at OU coach moved Sunday practices to late afternoon from morning, so Wayman would not,have to miss church , spent 12 yrs in the NBA
Accomplished musician ( 6 albumins, Motown label) never played outside of his father’s church until he was an adult.
Died tragically of cancer at the young age of 44 Gold medal winner in 1984 Olympics. NCAA Hall of Fame, had privilege to do a fundraising event for a ministry here in KC just 6 weeks before his death, strong faith and a smile like no one I have ever know.
Toby Keith tribute song, Cryin for me, will endear you to this great man
Babe Ruth of the best baseball team in the world, THE NEW YORK YANKEE’S
Johnny Bench. Arguably the greatest player to ever play catcher in MLB.
Michael Jordan or Ray Allen
David Robinson – great athlete. Better Christian.
Michael Jordan
My favorite athlete of all-time is Willie Mays, the center fielder for the New York Giants who excelled in every facet of the game: hitting for average (.345 in 1954), hitting for power (lifetime .557 SLG), fielding(12 Gold Gloves), throwing (23 assists in 1955), stealing bases (averaged 32 per season from 1956-1960), driving in runs (1,903 career RBI’s), and scoring runs (12 seasons of 100+ runs scored). He was a 20-time All-Star and 2-time MVP.
My favorite athlete is Teemu Selanne. He plays hockey for the Anaheim Ducks. He’s going to be 41 soon and still one of the best players on the ice.
Any true Christian athlete!
Troy Palamalu. He is honest, hard working, and loves Christ.
Reggie White
Peyton Manning.
George Foreman
Johnny Unitas: “The Golden Arm”
Kevin Durant. Thunder Up!
Gretzky. Wayne Douglas Gretzky.
Jackie Robinson
When I was a kid it was O.J. Simpson! Turns out, he has a few character flaws. Now I would say Drew Brees.
Jack Nicklaus
Michael Jordan
Tim Tebow
David Robinson
That’s a tough one… Shaun Alexander, Mickey Mantle, John Smoltz
Chipper Jones
Jack Trice – He was the first African American athlete at my Alma-mater (Iowa State) and lost his life due to injuries he suffered on the field.
Jerry West
Mickey Mantle
My all-time favorite athlete has to be Jim Thorpe. There was a man who could truly do it all.
Currently it’s Josh Hamilton. I also love Dustin Pedroia and David Ortiz.
Carl Lewis
Tony Fernandez
Michael Jordan
Micheal Jordan
Buddy Bell
Peewee Reese. He’s the man who welcomed Jackie Robinson into the big leagues when everyone else was abusing him.
Toss up between Drew Brees and Josh Hamilton.
Don Mattingly
Tough question. I’ll go with Tim Tebow just because he is making an impact for Jesus.
Hank Aaron
Instead of being like many “celebrity” athletes, he did not act like a whining brat when his record was broken. A true class act in every sense of the word and a gentleman.
Tim Tebow
Larry Bird
Peyton Manning
Albert Pujols
My favorite is Michael Jordan.
Wes Welker
Bay Forrest – Phoenix Suns
Greg Maddux
My favorite athlete is Trent Dilfer. The public never really saw him as an elite quarterback, and rarely was he considered to be one of the best. Yet he was a champion quarterback, and further he never lost sight of his faith. He was an exemplary leader on and off the field. He continues to show his knowledge of the game by serving as a commentator and helping mentor young quarterbacks.
Bill Elliot
Tim Tebow
Robert Griffin III
My favorite athlete is Chrissie Wellington. She competes in the most grueling of all sports (Ironman) at a high level, and she does it while smiling! That seems to exude joy to me.
Wayne Gretzky
Troy Polamolu
Michael Jordan
Cal Ripkin, Jr.- He shows up for work!
Satchel Paige – For all he overcame and how great of a pitcher he was
Bubba Watson!
Brett Hull – When I was younger I read a biography on him. He was always willing to do whatever his team needed, even if it meant playing a different position than his preferred. An attitude many should learn from.
Gonna have to say – Mario Lemieux
My all time favorite athlete is my uncle, George Minshew, blackbelt in karate, instructor, founder of Blackbelt Acadamies and the Karate Olympics in Houston, Texas.
Billy Sunday
The love and the pursuit of athletes and sports is the reason stadiums are full and our churches are empty!!
Christ is the Ultimate athlete! Heb 12:1-2
He ran the race and asks us to do the same with eternal rewards
Daniel “Rudy” Ruettiger. From the movie Rudy
raul gonzalez (former real madrid striker, now w/ schalke), michael jordan, tim tebow, mark ingram (roll tide roll!)
[that's 4... but how do you choose]
Marcus Lattimore
Kyle Macy
It is a toss up between Billy Sunday who gave up sports to preach the gospel and Tebow.
Deion Sanders
Tebow
Favorite all-time athlete is difficult! Ben Hogan is probably up there for me.
Dan Marino
Terry Bradshaw
Willis Reed
Roger Staubach
Kriss Akabusi
Archie Manning!
Johnny Bench
The greatest athlete ever is Jesse Owens. He was the man who defeated Hitler at the 1936 Olympics.
My favorites would be Larry Bird, Pistol Pete, and Mark Price.
RA Dickey
Mike Singletary
My favorite athlete is my father, Harold Olson.
Josh Hamilton – Texas Rangers – although not as famous as others – but he is a professing – progressing christian. He is no perfect but presents himself as a sinner saved by grace.
Currently: Tebow
Eric Liddell.
Willie Mays
Dan Marino
Tim Tebow
Michael Jordan
Greg Maddux
Mark Price
Michael Jordan
Peyton Manning.
Roger Staubach
Barry Sanders
For his integrity on and off the field. And even today still so very humble.
Michael Jordan
To many to count. But, if I had to choose just one I think Larry Bird would be it. No one was clutch like him.
Dave Drevecky(sp?) Former Giants pitcher. He used faith and perserverance to overcome losing an arm to cancer and came back to pitch in the big leagues. ( coming from aBraves fan)
Wilma Rudolph.
Any kid who isn’t on the field or first string dreaming he could get his/her chance to shine. They have something to prove and contribute and usually do very well. I admire them.
Bo Jackson
Wayne Gretzky
Fran Tarkenton
Corey Lynch
Corey Lynch
Ozzie Smith
Lynn Swann
Seattle Seahawks WR – Steve Largent
Bobby Richardson – great player who is a strong witness for Jesus Christ!
The great Willie Mays of the San Francisco Giants
Michael Jordan
Carl Yastremski, Boston Red
My son
Pheidippides
Jack Nicklaus
Michael Jordan
michael jordan
Ben Hogan
Pete Rose…My parents grew up in Cincinnati Ohio and I was raised to be a Reds fan. Although I saw him past his prime I grew up watching and hearing how good he was. I mean he played almost every position except ss, pitcher and catcher. The best part was that he was the example of how to play any sport. Charlie Hustle went all out all the time. Something my father taught me as I played sports. Now I use that same mentality in all walks of life.
Hershell Walker-loved the combination of speed, size, strength, humility, hard work found in one rare athlete. Could have won the Heisman all three years of his college career.
Tim Tebow, good Christian athlete
Eric Liddell
Emmitt Smith
Manny Pacquiao
Tim Tebow
Magic Johnson. This has more to do with spending time with my dad growing up watching games than anything else.
Congratulations to this week’s winner – Dave Snyder