To represent Christ in the Sports and Recreation profession by leading people into healthy lifestyle choices by providing skill development, growth and education from a biblical perspective.

If you have a passion for enjoying sports and recreation activities and would like to lead others into healthy activity choices with a Christ-centered approach then this degree is for you.

Sports and Recreation Ministry professionals are needed to meet the recreation demands of one of the fastest growing job fields in the past few years, resulting from expanding populations, increased leisure time, greater mobility and the church reaching outside its walls.. Students interested in sports and recreation ministry can find a variety of career opportunities in churches, YMCA/YWCAs, Boys and Girls Clubs, city and county recreation agencies, school sports programs and therapeutic recreation.

Teaching, coaching, athletic directors, sport specific training, therapeutic recreation, fitness centers.

Tanner Huck 2017: “The Sports and Recreation Ministry program at Barclay College helped me   in numerous ways. The program set me up with a firm theological foundation, programming skills, and leadership philosophies. I am thankful for the instruction and relationships received and formed from being a part of this institution and program.” Tanner Huck is the Athletic Director and Men’s Basketball Coach at Ecclesia College in Springdale, Arkansas.

Morgan Stander 2015: “The Sports and Recreation degree from Barclay has allowed me to explain and share the love of Christ through activities, coaching, and playing.  Ministry doesn’t have to be abroad or even confined to people in the church. It has allowed me to share with      others that God can use you and your gifts in any way.” Morgan Stander is teaching Junior High Math and English and coaching volleyball and basketball at Belleview Christian School in Denver, Colorado.