Air it Out!
Introducing a revolutionary outreach tool—a flag football game with eternal impact! The SPIKE IT program provides your church with a proven framework where members invite their unchurched friends to enjoy a fun game of flag football. During the event, a compelling speaker shares their testimony and presents the Gospel in a natural, non-threatening environment. SPIKE IT is designed to create meaningful connections on the field that lead to life-changing conversations about faith. This isn’t just flag football; it’s an innovative ministry model with demonstrated success in reaching people who might never enter your church doors.
A Game Changing Approach to Outreach
The beauty of SPIKE IT is that you don’t need many people to host it. Call a few friends, chalk out a field, and play the game. After the game is over, send the Gospel flags home with the participants. That’s it!
How the Game Works
Kingdom Impact is Just a Play AwaySPIKE IT Flag Football combines the fun of football with intentional evangelism through a simple but effective process that creates natural opportunities to share Christ's message.
Invite & Connect
Church members invite their unchurched friends to enjoy a game of flag football. Players form teams that blend regular churchgoers with those who don’t typically attend services, creating natural opportunities for meaningful conversations in a relaxed setting.
Play & Fellowship
Teams enjoy a fun flag football game where everyone participates. Throughout the event, relationships develop organically on the field. Each participant receives a pair of SPIKE IT evangelistic flags as a memento, and the unique “Thief Game” helps illustrate spiritual truths.
Share & Follow Up
After the game, a guest speaker (consider Lee Rubin, former Penn State defensive captain) shares their testimony and presents the Gospel. Players take home their flags which tell the Gospel story. Follow-up activities include a 4-week small group study on faith and football.
SPIKE IT: WHERE FAITH AND FOOTBALL COLLIDE!
Event Material & Resources
Flag Gospel Tract
Each Spike It participant takes home their game-worn flag with the Gospel message already printed on it. These unique keepsakes transform standard football equipment into powerful ministry tools, allowing players to carry the spiritual impact of the event with them.
Social Media Kit
The Social Media Kit includes seven ready-to-share graphics for before, during, and after your Spike It event. This downloadable resource helps your team create a consistent digital presence.
FlagBrawl Promotional
While this specific design is a display sample only, it illustrates the attention-grabbing style that effectively builds excitement for your outreach event.
Your Complete Blueprint
from planning to impact
This comprehensive guide provides everything you need to organize and execute a successful SPIKE IT event. Inside, you’ll find detailed instructions covering all aspects of planning, promotion, execution, and follow-up. From securing a venue and setting up the field to recruiting speakers and managing volunteers, we’ve outlined each step to ensure your outreach makes the maximum impact in your community. Your digital guide includes…
- Project Overview
- Spike It Pre-planning
- Flag Football Rules
- Event Day Checklist
- Sample Promotion
- Registration Form
- Evangelistic Flags
- Volunteer Roles