Sports and Recreation Ministry
Learn how to lead people into healthy lifestyles
What will I learn with a Sports and Recreation Ministry Degree?
Sports and Recreation Ministry is 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.
Professionals are needed to meet these recreation demands. The curriculum is designed to prepare you for professional positions in churches, sports, recreation, parks and outdoor recreation settings.
When you complete a degree in Sports and Recreation Ministry at Barclay College you will be able to represent Christ in the Sports and Recreation profession by leading people into healthy lifestyle choices. You’ll learn the biblical perspective of sports and recreational skill development, growth and education.
You will be able to:
- Apply Biblical principles to sound recreation management.
- Understand the benefits of sports and recreation for individuals and communities.
- Apply the technical knowledge and skills required of recreational professionals.
What will a faith-based college offer me that is unique in this program?
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.
What can I do with a Sports and Recreation Ministry degree?
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.
What is the career/job outlook?
A college degree is required for this position.
PayScale.com reported the yearly wage earned by most recreation directors was $33,000 – $71,000 as of 2019. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projected that jobs for all types of recreation workers will grow by 8% between 2018 and 2028.
What are alums of the program doing?
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.”
Charles Brodhead, 2017: “The Sports and Recreation degree has helped me to be prepared for what God has called me to do. It’s prepared me for all situations that have to do with Sports and Rcreation.” Charles is coaching and teaching at Texhoma High School in Texhoma, Oklahoma.
Kenny Vique, 2020: “The Sports and Recreation degree has helped me tremendously by gifting me the knowledge to take back home and help young athletes to improve in sports and life.” Kenny is currently playing professional basketball in Uruguay, South America.
Course Requirements
In most of my Sports and Recreation classes, I learned things that are very applicable to my life as a teacher and coach. Having the support from the faculty and staff played a huge role in where I am today.”
Cole Hibler
2018, B.S. Sports & Recreation Ministry
Basketball Coach, Chisholm High School
Enid, Oklahoma
Have questions about Sports and Recreation Ministry?
Larry Lewis
Chair of Sports and Recreation Ministry
M.S. Wichita State University
B.S. Friends University
B.S. Fort Wayne Bible College
Career Outlook
* According to The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
$33K-$71K
The yearly wage earned by most recreation directors
According to PayScale.com as of 2019
+8%
Higher demand for recreation workers*
Between 2018 and 2028
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