CEDE Sports

Cede Sports is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Our Mission: Impacting the People of Sport Through Churches and Chaplaincy

06/03/2026

CEDE SPORTS hosted the Sports, Recreation and Fitness after the Fall webinar on Thursday, May 7. Guest panelist Trevor Jackson from First Woodway Baptist Church in Waco, TX, believes we must first define the work before exploring sports ministry.

The redemption of sports, recreation and fitness is the work of God. We have the privilege of playing a part in His greater plan. As 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 states, God initiated this work while we are considered ministers of reconciliation.

Let us step onto the field with renewed purpose as coaches and coordinators committed to being ministers of reconciliation. Start today by intentionally seeking ways to bring healing and restoration to the sports community, inviting others to join in God's work of redemption.

05/28/2026

CEDE SPORTS hosted the Sports, Recreation and Fitness after the Fall webinar on Thursday, May 7, via Zoom. Panelists M.L. Woodruff and Trevor Jackson discussed God’s design for SR&F after the Fall and how sports ministers can redeem these broken facets.

Building on the panel's discussion, we see that God created SR&F in the Garden of Eden, where competition was worship. After the fall, sin changed this perfect design. Now we ask: how is it broken, and what can we do to restore it?

Let us boldly step onto the field of play not to chase temporary glory, but to redeem the culture of sports by transforming competition back into an act of worship.

05/01/2026

Discover how sports can restore and inspire at the CEDE SPORTS Sports, Recreation and Fitness After the Fall Webinar on Thursday, May 7th, over Zoom from 3-4 p.m.

In many churches, sports ministries reflect this brokenness. But what if sports could restore what was lost?

Designed for local church sports ministers, this session will help you better understand God’s purpose for sports and how they can be used to restore His original design.

Guest panelist Trevor Jackson from First Woodway Baptist Church, Waco, TX, gives us a preview of what to expect!

Register here:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/UQvhzLZ_QAGFK2kY5a16GQ #/registration

04/30/2026

What does Genesis 3 have to do with sports?

The Fall didn’t just affect our spiritual lives; it disrupted every part of God’s design, including sports, recreation and fitness.

In many church contexts, sports ministries reflect that same brokenness. But what if sports could actually be used to restore what was lost?

Designed for local church sports ministers, this session will help you better understand God’s purpose for sports and how they can be used to restore His original design.

Guest Panelists:
-ML Woodruff (CEDE Sports)
-Trevor Jackson (First Woodway Baptist Church, Waco, TX)
-Ken Cross (CEDE Sports)

🗓️ Thursday, May 7
🕒 3–4 PM EST
📍 Zoom

Register here:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/UQvhzLZ_QAGFK2kY5a16GQ #/registration

We’d love to see you there!

04/29/2026

Recreation is doing activities with little or no competitive element, done to create something new. We all enjoy recreational sports, but they are also a form of worship.

In our latest webinar, CEDE SPORTS President Bob Schindler answered the question of how the fall in Genesis 3 impacted God’s design for recreation.

In the garden, recreational activities such as hiking, cycling and fishing would have been done with a reverence for God’s creation. The focus on the sport would fade and be redirected into gratitude for what our Creator has done for us.

A question we can ask ourselves today is, in light of the fall, how can we intentionally use our recreational activities not just for enjoyment, but to restore our focus on God and reflect His original design?

Recreation is doing activities with little or no competitive element, aimed at creating something new. We all enjoy recreational sports, but they are also a form of worship.

04/23/2026

“So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” - 1 Corinthians 10:31

We exercise daily, whether it's a brisk walk or lifting weights. We were made to be active. Did you know exercise can glorify God?

Asa Björk, health and fitness pastor at Kungsporten Church in Sweden, said, when our bodies are healthy, we're better able to glorify God. This glorification flows from gratitude for how God made our bodies to do amazing things.

Exercise isn’t just about physical strength; it’s a form of stewardship. Move your body today with gratitude, and let your strength reflect the glory of the One who gave it to you.

How can your workout today honor God?

04/20/2026

“Everyone who is called by my name, whom I created for my glory, whom I formed and made.” - Isaiah 43:7

CEDE SPORTS hosted the God’s Design for Sports, Recreation and Fitness webinar on Thursday, April 9. The webinar focused on answering the foundational question of where sports, recreation and fitness fit into the Gospel.

Panelist Asa Björk, the health and fitness pastor at Kungsporten Church in Sweden, focused on how we can glorify God with our bodies. Björk said that when we put God first in our fitness journeys, we can bless Him in the same way that He blesses us, creating a glorification circle.

Today, choose to move with purpose by honoring God through your body and actively glorifying Him in all that you do.

04/14/2026

Ministry Spotlight 💡

As Argentina Country Coordinator for CEDE SPORTS, Julio Bautista is energizing his ministry and inspiring local communities.

In March, Bautista led a leadership retreat and a church table tennis tournament in Buenos Aires. We ask God to strengthen and guide him as he shares Christ's love through sports and equips leaders.

We are thankful for our team members, whose efforts in leading events and mentoring others play a vital role in expanding our equipping ministry and impacting more lives.

04/13/2026

Sandra and Will Cravens, our Latin America Continent Coordinators, kicked off 2026 with a powerful Zoom gathering alongside leaders from Peru, Uruguay and Argentina.

What’s exciting is how God is moving in fresh and creative ways across these nations:

🏓 In Uruguay, church coaches are using ping-pong as a unique outreach tool to connect with their communities.

🏐🏀 In Peru, volleyball and basketball are opening doors for relationships and ministry.

🤝 In Argentina, coaches are building strong partnerships through meetings with local churches and Bible Institute students.

By stepping outside of traditional soccer-based outreach, these teams are embracing new opportunities to reach people where they are—and it’s making a difference.

04/08/2026

Here’s a look at women in ministry!

Many new women joined the REACH SRF women’s community. This group of 35 women gathered under the leadership of CEDE Staff Jennifer Young, Carolyn Ward from Christ Church of the Valley and Sarah Trego from The NAZ Church.

This group aimed to nurture relationships and provide gospel-centered supportive care. Through these efforts, God raises up leaders, strengthens these women and deepens their relationships. All of this expands the Gospel's reach through sports, recreation, and fitness.

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