Every child has that special connection to their father, especially daughters. They can feel what their dad is feeling. They even follow in Dad's footsteps. And behind every referee, a daughter or son is proudest in the crowded court whispering, "it's my hero right there blowing that whistle." Even though they hear the bashings and boos, they will never show bitterness. They've grown stronger; accepted the fact that all that “cursing” and booing - just makes their dad strong. And no matter how many boo’s they hear it will never lessen their respect for their Dads. If one day you hear more of t ..read more

Some people view sports as a way to have fun. But when one found more reason beyond that, a purpose looms within. Our guests Jeffrey Ong and Francis Tan are from the Cross Training Ministry.  This is the basketball ministry of the United Evangelical Church of the Philippines. In this episode, we hear them share how their love for basketball led them to join and serve in this ministry that started back in 1998. Leading a ministry is not easy, but not for these two, because they love basketball. While there is no achievement that is won easily, one great mark in their heart is seeing people ..read more

Officiating is a demanding profession, but at the end of the day, you’re such a role model and such an inspirational individual for so many people. Let us meet some of them in this episode with BRASCU refs.   #BRASCU #BRASCURefs #PBARefs #JoelBaldago #NestorSambrano #LlyodCastillo #RamilPaulDelaCruz #sportsministry #christianathleticministrypodcast #ministry #sportsministr #RefereeMinistry #InJesusNameWeServe #CHAMP Let us know your takeaways too in the links below and hit follow. Follow us on: Twitter:  https://twitter.com/champ_podcast Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/R ..read more

Goal Referees Association of the Philippines was founded by a PBA referee Mr. Jimmy Mariano.  He envisioned having more Manileño in the professional world of officiating.  He is driven to develop young referees and give them the opportunity to go into PBA.  In his desire to heighten the referee profession in Manila he formed the group and continues to teach, influence, and inspire more and more aspiring referees. Hear from some members of GOAL how he motivates and takes care of his members. I am blessed to hear how he involves himself in the lives of his referees and also how he ..read more

In this edition of the Christian Athletic Ministry Podcast, we hear from Coach Hans Dee about his story from how he started SCOPH. The challenges and difficulties he experienced. To how God uses the ministry of sports to reach more people for Christ. And the lessons he learned along the way. I have so many takeaways from this conversation.    Follow us on:Twitter:  https://twitter.com/champ_podcast Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Refereeministry Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@champpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christian_a... Anchor: https://anchor.fm/jho ..read more

Coach Mike Tolentino is an experienced referee that has helped new referees get their start in officiating. Now Coach Mike is mentoring referees to not only teach them the skills they need to be successful but also reached their highest potential in the world of basketball.   #SBP #MikeTolentino #FIBARef #FIBACommissioner #sportsministry #sportsminister #christianathleticministrypodcast #InJesusNameWeServe #sportsministry Follow us on: Twitter:  https://twitter.com/champ_podcastFacebook page: https://www.facebook.com/RefereeministryTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@champpodcastIns ..read more

Officiating is a demanding profession, but at the end of the day, you’re such a role model and such an inspirational individual for so many people. Let us meet some of them in this episode with BRASCU refs.   #BRASCU #BRASCURefs #PBARefs #JoelBaldago #NestorSambrano #LlyodCastillo #RamilPaulDelaCruz #sportsministry #christianathleticministrypodcast #ministry #sportsministr #RefereeMinistry #InJesusNameWeServe #CHAMP  Follow us on:  Twitter:  https://twitter.com/champ_podcast Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Refereeministry Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@champpo ..read more

#JeroCruz #IPBL #IPBLFounder #coach #pastor #ImpactChurch #sportsministry #sportsminister #champ #christianathleticministrypodcast #ministry #InJesusNameWeServe #CHAMP  Sports are an excellent way to reach out to young people. But, sports ministry can be tough. Join Pastor Jero Cruz as he shares his story about how he's used sports to reach out to the youth. Hear about his struggles with sports ministry, and how he came about starting the Inter-denominational Pastor's Basketball League (IPBL).    Follow us on:  Twitter:  https://twitter.com/champ_podcast  Facebook ..read more

Pastor Totie Andes is the National Director for  Athletes in Action Philippines.   Follow us on:  Twitter:  https://twitter.com/champ_podcast Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Refereeministry Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@champpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christian_athletic_ministry Anchor: https://anchor.fm/jho-naoe Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzY6oXwR8CxNhNLbXthgWxg  If you have any suggestions please email:  jocellenaoe@gmail.com   #christianathleticministrypodcast #InJesusNameWeServe #aiaphilippines #CHAMP --- Se ..read more

This first episode is one that I will be proud of, as the guests are individuals you would not expect to be interviewed.  My guests are referee's wives.  Being in the referee ministry,I have seen referees get damaged by the stream of insults they receive from the coach, players and even supporters. I hear the pain when they tell me about it.    I figured wives would feel bad, too.     But i was surprised to know that they know better. They know that it does not matter if the referees follow the rules or if their husbands are just, there is always so ..read more