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Can Fantasy Football Be Used for Discipleship?

The fall season is rapidly approaching, bringing memories of tailgate parties, team jerseys, delicious treats, and the fun of football season. Preseason excitement leads to regular season excitement and, of course, fantasy football fun. Many churches will pause normal church-related activities over the summer and look for creative ideas to generate new interest in small groups over the fall and winter.

Bryce Johnson, president and founder of UNPACKIN’ it Ministries, has come up with a way to attract fantasy football enthusiasts to small groups in churches by taking a gospel-centered approach to fantasy football, which he calls Fantasy Football Fellowship, or FFF for short.

“We are grateful to be able to offer this Pro bono service to the church And the fantasy football community. I believe fantasy football is fun, but Enhance your experience We should have deep faith but also deep fellowship,” Johnson said in a statement.

The mission of his ministry is to “challenge, encourage and inspire sports fans to follow Jesus and become more like Him.”

The nonprofit also “offers opportunities for sports fans to explore sports, faith and life,” the organization said. UNPACKIN’ it Ministries Website.

Johnson Youtube The channel said FFF will offer fantasy football enthusiasts “the opportunity to experience something real during the fantasy season”.

Fans are said to experience “a real relationship with God, a real relationship with Jesus, and real fellowship with the rest of the league.”

Sports fans compete in regular fantasy football leagues through their favorite fantasy football platforms. But FFF blends a faith-based element with a passionate hobby and competitive activity to bring members together. Experience a life change.

Participants meet for weekly “league meetings” where FFF provides content that uses fantasy football analogies and connects them to life and biblical truths. The Fantasy Football Fellowship website also offers breakouts, insights, and podcasts.

Fantasy Football Fellowship requires no skill, it’s a simple activity that anyone can join and play. Fantasy Football Fellowship WebsiteParticipants not only gain understanding of the Bible that helps them grow in their faith, but they also enjoy building deeper relationships within their leagues and small groups.

One church federation leader described the FFF experience as “a great way to have fun, interact with lovely people, and learn more about yourself and Jesus.”

He added that the league was a lot of fun and that FFF “helped me forge new friendships and foster relationships where caring, sharing and prayer are valued.”

Johnson has a bachelor’s degree in electronic media and broadcasting and is a speaker, author and radio host. UNPACKIN’ it Ministries WebsiteHe is associated with Salem Web Network, Athletes in Action (CRU), Promise Keepers and several other organizations.

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Elizabeth Delaney has been a freelance content writer for over 20 years and has published her own work in both non-fiction and fiction markets. She has written various types of content including Christian articles, healthy lifestyle, blog posts, business topics, news articles, product descriptions, and fiction. She has also Singer-songwriter, musicianWhen she’s not busy writing or working on music, she enjoys spending time with friends and family and fun social activities like hiking, swing dancing, and concerts.

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