Why should my church do a 50 Days of Fitness Program?
PASTORS LISTEN UP!
As cited in GuideStone Magazine, a study released on obesity for the America's Health Rankings (AHR) 34% of Americans are obese. The US Department of Health and Human Services states that 60% of Americans are carrying unhealthy amounts of weight.
PASTORS LIGHTEN UP!
According to CNN Money, Ministers of Music and Pastors are listed as the fifth and tenth most stressful jobs. It has been stated that preaching is the third-worst profession for heart attacks.
PASTORS LIFT UP!
Leaders lead. Lead your congregation into a healthy, God honoring lifestyle. The church should be doing fitness! In the Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion, a 2006 study found church members tend to be more overweight than the general population. An even more recent study (2011) added to that; Northwestern University found that "Young adults who frequently attend religious activities are 50 percent more likely to become obese by middle age."
4 QUESTIONS PASTORS ASK:
Time - When is the best time to start a 50 Days of Fitness program?
Answer: The three best times to start a 50 Days of Fitness program are January, May, and September.
Tools - What resources are available to me?
Answer: Your program kit (FIT:Church) comes complete with
Team - how many volunteers will it take to run a 50 Days of Fitness program?
Answer: It depends on the size of your program. Your customer service representative will work through each job description with you.
Target - Who will this program reach?
Answer: Literally everyone! It is a great relationship tool for believers to connect with non-believers.
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