__Jim Putman__ is the senior pastor of Real Life Ministries in Post Falls, Idaho, one of the most influential churches in America. A three-time all-American wrestler in college as well as a successful wrestling coach, Putman holds degrees from Boise State University and Boise Bible College. He is the author of Church Is a Team Sport, as well as the widely adopted Real-Life Discipleship program.

Now available in trade paper, Church Is a Team Sport shows proven ways to push believers, new and mature, toward growth as both Christians--and leaders. Through this powerful, thought-provoking volume, ministers both in the congregation and on staff will discover how to expand the church one soul at a time. Making disciples is the crux of pastor Jim Putman's message.  
The plan works. Caring for people, following up on stray sheep, and teaching what it means to love God and obey him. That's how Church Is a Team Sport transforms Christians from Monday-morning quarterbacks into dynamic players.

Now available in trade paper, Church Is a Team Sport shows proven ways to push believers, new and mature, toward growth as both Christians--and leaders.

Putman, Jim

Cover Page

Title Page

Copyright Page

Foreword

Preface 

Acknowledgments 

Introduction: The Real Life Story

Part 1: From the Locker Room to the Elder Board Room

1. Switching Jerseys: A Pastor's Journey

2. Chasing a Dream: Looking for the Winning Church

3. And the Scoreboard Says . . . : How are we Doing?

Part 2: Coaching God’s Championship Team

4. Mission Possible: God's Team Can and Should Win

5. Winning Starts at the Top: The Need for Coaches in the Church

6. A Coach Worth Following: Discovering Our God-Given Purpose

Part 3: Developing Skilled Players

7. Good Recruiting: Outreach Events, Programs, and Weekend Services

8. Filling Out the Roster: Players are Made, not Born

9. In the Huddle: The Essential Role of Small Groups

10. The Championship Program: A Reproducible Strategy for Leadership Development

11. Putting the Rookie in: Turning Players Loose

Part 4: On the Offensive

12. Reading from the Same Playbook: How to Align Your Team for Victory

13. Church is a Team Sport: Creating a Culture of Teamwork

14. When the Going Gets Tough: Getting Real with Each Other

15. Focusing on the Fundamentals: The Importance of Uncluttered Christianity

Part 5: We are the Champions!

16. Recruiting New Players: Our Mission as God's Team

17. The Growing Coach: Learning from Mistakes, Always Improving

18. Playing Hard without Getting Hurt: Your Team and Change

19. Only the Few, Only the Committed: Sticking to the Mission No Matter What

Appendix: Practice, Play, Win! A Guide for Individual or Group Reflection and Implementation

Now available in trade paper,Church Is a Team Sportshows proven ways to push believers, new and mature, toward growth as both Christians--and leaders. Through this powerful, thought-provoking volume, ministers both in the congregation and on staff will discover how to expand the church one soul at a time. Making disciples is the crux of pastor Jim Putman's message.  
The plan works. Caring for people, following up on stray sheep, and teaching what it means to love God and obey him. That's howChurch Is a Team Sporttransforms Christians from Monday-morning quarterbacks into dynamic players.

Shows proven ways to push believers, new and mature, toward growth as both Christians - and leaders. This volume helps ministers both in the congregation and on staff to discover how to expand the church one soul at a time.

Now available in trade paper, "Church Is a Team Sport" shows proven ways to push believers, new and mature, toward growth as both Christians - and leaders. Through this powerful, thought-provoking volume, ministers both in the congregation and on staff will discover how to expand the church one soul at a time. Making disciples is the crux of pastor Jim Putman's message. The plan works. Caring for people, following up on stray sheep, and teaching what it means to love God and obey him. That's how "Church Is a Team Sport" transforms Christians from Monday-morning quarterbacks into dynamic players.

Jim Putman is the senior pastor of Real Life Ministries in Post Falls, Idaho, one of the fastest-growing churches in America. Prior to moving to Real Life Ministries, he served as a youth minister for nine years in two small churches. He was a three-time all-American wrestler in college as well as a successful wrestling coach. Putman holds degrees from Boise State University and Boise Bible College. He lives in Post Falls, Idaho.

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