Joy In Action

Joy In Action trains athletes and coaches on 16 critical lessons on character, including enthusiasm, hope, power, and many more, as part of the Virtues to Victory Series of Sports Bible Studies. Each book in the series focuses on the fruit of the Spirit: “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.”

Christian coaches and athletes can experience significant spiritual growth and transformation, referred to as “fruit” in the Bible. This comparison to fruit-bearing is fitting as these changes reflect the work of God’s Spirit within us, producing new behaviors and attitudes. The ultimate goal of this transformation is to bring glory to our Heavenly Father.

Joy is a choice. Coaches and athletes can choose to depend upon God’s presence, promises, and work in their lives. When coaches and athletes embody joy, it creates a positive and uplifting atmosphere for their teams. Their contagious enthusiasm can motivate and inspire team members to give their best effort, even in the face of challenges.

Each study provides an easy-to-use format that includes a: 

• Devotion

• Bible Study

• Chapel Talking Notes

• One-minute training video

ROD HANDLEY is the former Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA). He is currently the Founder and President of Character That Counts. He is a popular retreat and banquet speaker for men’s and women’s groups, singles, and married couples. Rod has published over 40 books, including Character Counts—Who’s Counting Yours?, which details how to begin being accountable to one another.

GORDON THIESSEN has published or written more than three hundred books on sports and competition. He founded Cross Training Publishing to provide resources for Christian coaches and athletes. Gordon served 28 years with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes in Nebraska. You can find his videos and Bible studies at crosstrainingpublishing.com.

RON BROWN is a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Hall of Champions and a former Nebraska FCA Director. Ron is an assistant coach for the University of Nebraska football team, where he has coached for more than three decades. You can find his videos and books at kingdomsports.online