Bryan Mason, a former deputy head teacher and now Executive Director of Higher Sports, believes that sport is as vital a part of the church's programme as, say, youth work or women's ministry.  It provides an environment in which people can make friends naturally and share Jesus.
 His book establishes a Biblical and cultural reson for a sports ministry, gives practical guidance on different forms of sports outreach, examples of successful projects and details of relevant organisations.
240 pages, paperback.  £7.99.

Complete Surrender
A biography of Eric Liddell
by Julian Wilson

This is a revised edition of Julian Wilson's 1996 biography of the athlete who's achievement at the 1924 Olympic Games inspired the Award-winning film Chariots of Fire.
Liddell refused to run in the final of the 100 metres because it was being held on a Sunday.  However, the sprinter then ran in the 400 metres on a Friday and won Gold. 
Liddell went on to become a missionary in China, where he was interned in a Japanese prison camp in 1943.  He died in 1945, six months before the camp was liberated, but not before making a tremendous impact on his fellow prisoners.

Drawing upon interviews with Liddell's family and friends, Wilson traces his life from childhood in China (where his own parents were missionaries) through his childhood and athletic career to his missionary years in china.  The book includes anecdotes, reminiscences, extracts from his letters and a number of rare photographs.
Pubished by Authentic,  138 pages, Paperback.  £7.99

GOLD - 100 Winning Thoughts
by Richard Daly

This attractive little booklet provides 100 simple thoughts and an associated Bible text for each to provide inspiration and encouragement in the race of life.  It follows a sporting theme throughout - 'nurture your gift', 'learn from your mistakes', 'get up again' etc. 
Suitable as a gift at special sport-related events or to give to somebody who is struggling with life.  Published by CWR.  £4.99. 

Scripture Union resources for use with young people Decathlon Using sport to share the Gospel with young people. Many young people love sport and it’s a great way to open up the gospel with young people from outside a church community. Decathlon helps you do just that! Using games derived from ten different sports, Decathlon takes young people through some of the essentials of the Christian faith, such as who God is, God’s grace and the freedom offered by Jesus.  Each session offers material to use in an assembly, a youth group setting or a longer holiday-time programme.   Young people explore different truths about God through sport, games, Bible engagement, discussion and more. A4 format,  80 pages  £11.99 On your Marks On Your Marks is a five-day holiday club programme for 5 to 11s, especially suitable for children who are not yet part of a church community. It has a 'Global Games' sports theme and is based on significant events from the life of Jesus as recorded in Mark's Gospel. Materials include:- •  On your Marks Resource book. Designed to help children meet Jesus as he calls his disciples, demonstrates his healing power, shows his authority and reveals himself as the Son of God. They discover what it is like to be a member of Jesus' team.  Price: £12.99 •  On your Marks DVD. Children join real-life sports men and women on location as they share their sporting experiences, their role as team players and how Jesus makes a difference in their lives. The DVD takes them to sports matches and events as the storyteller brings stories of Jesus alive.     Price: £19.99 •  Get Set This 48-page booklet contains the essential Bible text, plus information, puzzles and challenges – to use in the On Your Marks club and as a souvenir for the children to take home.    Price: £2.50 each.   Packs of ten £10.00. Personal Best Personal Best is a resource for use during the Olympics. It is designed for churches to buy and then give to KS1 and 2 children. It can be used as part of On Your Marks, or as a stand-alone resource. It contains puzzles, information on nine of God's champions from the Bible and interviews with Christian sports people, together with space to personalise the content.   Publication in February/March.