Released in the UK August 2018
Released in the US October 2018
Trade paperback | 192 Pages
9781527101777 • £7.99 $12.99
BISAC – REL109030
Time Out!
The gift or god of Youth Sports
John Perritt
A Guide to Glorifying God in Youth Sports
Ideal For – Parents, Coaches, Trainers
Sport is one of the many evidences of a gracious God. It can unite people, sharing together in the enjoyment it brings. But it brings the challenge of proper stewardship under God, especially when working with young people. Are they being encouraged to use their gifts and time to God’s glory? Are you ensuring that they are living by God’s Word, rather than prioritising their sport? There is a lot to learn about how God wants us to live through sports – both on and off the field.
John Perritt
John Perritt is the Director of Resources for Reformed Youth Ministries (rym.org) and serves as the host of The Local Youth Worker podcast for RYM. He is the author of Time Out! (2018) & Insecure (2019). He and his wife, Ashleigh, live in Ridgeland, MS, with their five children.
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Christian Focus
Never have I read such a well–grounded, gospel–centered critique of youth sports culture as it exists today. While a difficult reality to face, I hope this book will spur us on to change for the betterment of our kids’s souls, and to his glory.
Kristen Hatton
Author of ‘Exodus: The Gospel–Centered Life for Students’, ‘Face Time: Your Identity in a Selfie World’ & ‘Get Your Story Straight’
John Perritt is exceptionally empathetic yet unflinchingly honest and uncompromisingly biblical. I believe this book will spur many teens and their families to find more joy in sports as they find ultimate satisfaction in the Creator of sports.
Jaquelle Crowe
Author of ‘This Changes Everything: How the Gospel Transforms the Teen Years’
The theological insights challenge us to see our sports experiences in light of God’s Story: his good creation, people’s rebellion, Jesus’ provision of redemption, and God’s promise of final restoration
Tasha Chapman
Author of ‘Resilient Ministry: What Pastors Told Us About Surviving and Thriving’ & Professor of Educational Ministries, Covenant Theological Seminary, St. Louis
Here we learn afresh that sport is God‘s good idea, and meant to be stewarded for his glory and our joy. Let us not “forge a new god” to quote the author, by uncritically adopting the idol worship of contemporary sports culture. John’s work will cause you to think, and may it be hoped, to change!
Carl H. Kalberkamp
Senior Pastor, Pear Orchard Presbyterian Church, Ridgeland, Mississippi