When college athletes are recruited, the program is incredibly intentional about the relationship. Christian athletes should view teammates the same way.
Talking Points:
- Don’t let your status or schedule keep you from pursuing meaningful relationships. Jesus modeled this with the woman at the well. John 4:1-15
- Some of your teammates might feel like outcasts, but Jesus still wants a relationship with them. You might be the one to introduce them to the source of life.
- After you initiate and make a connection, be ready to direct others to the Bible or to Jesus.
Quote This:
“As an athlete, everyone loves being recruited – that feeling of being wanted.” – Mike Sanfratello
Talk About It
- What is your initial reaction to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- If you’re a college athlete, how were you recruited? How did it make you feel?
- Read John 4:1-15. How did Jesus initiate with this woman? How did he make a meaningful connection with her? What did he direct her to do?
- What was the woman’s response in John 4?
- Who in your life can you be more intentional with? Write a personal action step based on this conversation.
