The Crucified Athlete

The CRUCIFIED ATHLETE

The Crucified Athlete is not defined by wins, trophies, or applause. In Galatians, Paul writes that true leadership is about guiding others grow through faith in Christ. He urges us to rely on God’s grace for spiritual growth rather than a legalistic checklist. Coaching from the cross means dying to self so our influence points athletes to the Lord rather than to our own success.

This study will guide you through the essential truths of Galatians, equipping you not only to lead on the field but also foster deeper maturity and Christlikeness in your life and in the lives of those you mentor, preparing them for challenges both in sports and in life.

The Crucified Athlete urges us to live lives that reflect the supremacy and sufficiency of Christ, challenging us to grow in wisdom, humility, and love. Through this study, may you gain a better understanding of the sanctification process of shedding the old self and embracing the new self in Christ.

Josh Thiessen, son of longtime coach and Kingdom Sports founder Gordon Thiessen recognizes the influential role of coaches and the importance of equipping them with the wisdom of the Word of God. As the teaching pastor at Providence Bible Church near Omaha, NE, Josh is passionate about teaching and explaining Scripture verse by verse. He is married to Ashley and is the father of four active boys. A graduate of The Master’s Seminary (M.Div., Th.M.), Josh is in the process of completing his Ph.D. at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.