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Below you will find all the information you need for running a local network. Should you have any questions please don't hesitate to get in touch with us at networks@christiansinsport.org.uk
We are thrilled to have you on the team as we go together to reach the world of sport for Christ!
Everything you need for running a network gathering.
Everything you need for running a guest event.
There is a WhatsApp group for all network leaders and coordinators for sharing questions, prayer requests, encouragements and reminders. Christians in Sport staff are on hand to answer questions as they arise.
Here are some training resources/vidoes for new network leaders and coordinators.
Each network is committed to organising at least four things in a year as they gather Christian sportspeople together in
their local area:
This booklet further outlines your role as a member of the Network Leadership Team.
Leading a Local NetworkOnce you submit your gathering date emails will be sent out to those signed up on CharitySuite as outlined below.
Network Leadership Teams | Christians in Sport staff team |
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1. Submit date of network gathering | |
2. Gathering date emailed to all signed up on CharitySuite | |
3. Reminder email 2 weeks in advance | |
4. Reminder email 48hrs in advance | |
5. Submit attendance on CharitySuite | |
6. Submit date for next gathering |
All those who have signed up to the local network will receive email communication from Christians in Sport with details of the prayer gatherings (date, time, location etc) in a monthly email. We will also include the details of upcoming gatherings in the confirmation email for new sign ups. The Network Leadership Team will also spread the word with their personal contacts in the local area.
Meeting face to face is always preferable but if in circumstances don’t allow then we can help you set up an online call.
Think through places that are easy to get to, with good transport links and parking. Ideally places you are able meet for free are good – so potentially a local church. The address of the gathering will be given to all who sign up so bear that in mind if you are meeting in a private home.
As you complete the attendance register on MyCharitySuite there will be a box to enter feedback from the event.
Everyone already on the Christians in Sport mailing list will receive information about the Networks encouraging them to also pass this onto others. For you as leaders we also encourage you to directly message people to encourage them to sign up at christiansinsport.org.uk/local (eg. those on a current WhatsApp group you might have). Christians in Sport will also be launching a wide-ranging campaign in September which will include information about local networks. The campaign will encompass social media, Christian publications and more. The hope is that this will find new contacts not already involved in the work.
Churches on the Christians in Sport mailing list will be communicated to via email in September. It is hoped that if network coordinators and the leadership team have contacts in local churches, they’ll make personal approaches and may be able to get notices into notice sheets or slots to share about them.
All those who have signed up to the local network will receive email communication from Christians in Sport with details of the prayer gathering (date, time, location etc). From September 2022 this will be a monthly email which will include gathering reminders and a helpful resource.
All those who have signed up to the local network will receive email communication from Christians in Sport with details of the prayer gathering (date, time, location etc). This will be a monthly email which will include gathering reminders and a helpful resource. On MyCharitySuite there is an option for you to email members directly. At this time we are asking you to refrain from using this to avid email overload and we will send emails centrally.
You may choose to set up a WhatsApp group for all those signed up for your network. We suggest adding people to your group only once they have come to a gathering or if you know them personally. You can use this group for prayer, encouragements as you wish. You may want to set out guidelines for use for all who join. We can help you set this up if needed and provide further guidelines.
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Christians in Sport is a UK based charity that aims to reach the world of sport for Christ. We mainly work with sportspeople in competitive and elite sport.
Registered Charity England and Wales 1086570.
Registered Charity Scotland SCO45299.
Company number: 4146081
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Unit D1, Frampton House
Telford Road Industrial Estate
Bicester, OX26 4LD
01869 255630
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