What is a Devotion?
• A method of communicating God’s Word.
• A time of spiritual focus and teaching.
• A medium through which the Gospel is taught
in an interesting and relevant manner.
• A time of fellowship and interaction among
the members of each team.
Why do Devotions?
• To embrace a sacred, spiritual focus for every
game, and to preach the Gospel
• To encompass the CCSA theme for outreach and
fellowship.
• To emphasize team spirituality rather than
competition and rivalry.
• To enhance team participation and involvement.
How to prepare Devotion:
1. Preparation of Self:
**WE MUST take a look in that spiritual mirror before doing anything else! )
** Things to remember:
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We are sharing God's message, not our own
If this is God's message, then we must listen to what the Holy Spirit is trying to say through
us. Sin separates us from communion with God; therefore we must deal with our sins before
approaching the Word.
Spirit → message → us
Spirit → message -/-> sin -/-> us
2. Preparation of Message
What is your theme? topic? Scripture?
Who is your audience? (New Christians, non believers, seekers, prodigals,
strong believers)
What is my main idea of this message?
Is it short and to the point? How long is my devo?
What are some hooks you can use? (activity, story, experience, questions,
jokes, news, etc)
What is the take home message for Christians? Non-Christians?
Work with the other team’s Governor/ Leadership !!
Be aware of your Team’s & the other team’s Needs
Keep it simple, but… Please … know your stuff!!!
 **Remember the Non-Christians.
How does one DO a Devotion?
• Involve as many team members as
possible...particularly the coaches.
• Create an open forum for ideas.
• Develop a stable formula.
• Keep it simple, but know your stuff.
• Please Remember the Non-Christians!!!!
• Have Fun !
Methodology
• Have a common unifying theme for the season
• Try something new
• Don’t do everything yourself, use your team
resources
• Plan in advance. Train and disciple future
Governors
Psychology
• Be aware of your audience’s attention span & learning
styles
• Use other methods other than a
Sermon(technology, musical instrument)
• Change the pace of your devotion
• Be enthusiastic
• Emotions are a strong tool
• Be Empathic
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PRACTICE TIME
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Create a devotion
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Attitude towards myself: Matthew 5:3-5/ HEB 13;11-13
Seeing yourself as you truly are: Matthew 5:43-48
Depression: John 16:33/ Romans 4-18-22
Sharing your faith: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5
Judging others: 1 Timothy 2:9,10 / James 2:2-4
Submission to Government: Romans 13;1/ Titus 3:1/ 1
Cor. 11:2-16
Where to get more information
• Use other Governors
• Your Christian Book store
Faith Family Books & Gifts; Tyndale University & Seminary;
Canadian Bible Society
• Any local Church Book Room
• ccsasoftball.net
• E-mail me:
[email protected]
Stand in Your Anointing !!!
You ARE EMPOWERED for this
moment!!!
Stand in “THE ANOINTING”
of this calling