A Championship Strategy for a Vibrant Church Church Is a Team Sport demonstrates proven coaching strategies to inspire believers to grow as a team of Christians and leaders. In his straightforward, compelling style, pastor Jim Putman will help you discover authentic discipleship that changes lives and equips every member of your church to be a motivated follower of Jesus Christ. “You cannot read this book with an open heart and remain nonchalant about the people God has put in your care.”–From the foreword by Avery Willis, author and international speaker “Time out . . . this one’s the real deal! Church Is a Team Sport is a gutsy book that promotes innovative and practical means for how to become a true team.”–Dave Stone, senior pastor, Southeast Christian Church, Louisville, Kentucky “Jim Putman has written a clear, practical, and powerful guide for doing church together, as a team. His authenticity is refreshing and the story of Real Life is amazing. Pick up a copy of this book for yourself and for your team.”–Jud Wilhite, author, Stripped; senior pastor, Central Christian Church, Las Vegas “Jim Putman’s compelling new book grabbed me from page one. I read it in one sitting and predict you will too. It’s a championship strategy all the way.”–Pat Williams, senior vice president, Orlando Magic; author, Read for Your Life