Sharing Christ’s Love Through Cricket
For decades, LHM has shared Christ’s love with the world by identifying and equipping local laypeople to develop ministry programs contextual to the culture in which they serve. Since staff members understand local needs, LHM can create customized programming and resources that resonate with their audience.
In recognition of cricket’s growing popularity among youth in India, staff from LHM’s satellite ministry in Mumbai organized a cricket tournament to capture the interest of local young people. The event provided a platform for church members to showcase their passion for the sport while promoting fellowship and unity through healthy competition, all while strengthening their partnership and collaboration with LHM in sharing the Gospel message to their communities.
The day started with breakfast followed by a prayer and short sermon delivered by a local pastor who serves as an LHM volunteer. Throughout the event, LHM staff and volunteers interacted with the participants, shared information about their ministry, and distributed booklets and other Christ-centered resources.
A total of 80 players on eight teams participated and approximately 100 spectators attended. In addition, the matches were streamed live on the ministry’s YouTube channel to an audience of approximately 700 viewers to extend the tournament’s impact beyond the venue.
“The tournament was a resounding success in not only fostering unity and sportsmanship, but strengthening spiritual bonds among youth,” says Bryan Tay, LHM’s president of Asia Ministries who attended the event to present the trophy to the winning team.