Logging Miles: A Powerful Ministry Strategy for Every Coach | Chad Hammontree | Ep. 006

No matter what arena of life he's in, pastor and coach Chad Hammontree desires to give all his breath in worship to Jesus. From growing up as a pastor's kid in Florida to playing college football in North Dakota, Chad shares how God shaped his identity from being wrapped up in sports to being firmly rooted in Christ.

Chad's story takes us from the Florida Gators to long snapping trick shots, from bounty hunting to a radical encounter with the Holy Spirit that redirected his life into full-time ministry. Today, Chad pours his energy into pastoring, coaching, and discipling the next generation - logging miles with young athletes both on and off the field.

In This Episode:

1. Chad's journey of identity from football player to Child of God
2. The night at Trinity Bible College that changed everything
3. How God has used Chad's coaching as a powerful discipleship tool
4. The balance between being competitive on the field and compassionate off it
5. Understanding how God wired him and how to use that passion as a coach
6. Stories of lasting impact from former athletes
7. The role of worship in our daily lives

Verse of the Day:

" Whatever you do, do it from the heart, as something done for the Lord and not for people," – Colossians 3:23

Resources:

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