Student Worksheet:

Welcome to the Church Basketball Ministry For Children lesson! In this worksheet, you will have the opportunity to practice and apply your knowledge of Biblically based principles in the context of a basketball ministry.

Overview:

This worksheet will provide you with various scenarios related to church basketball ministry for children. Your task is to analyze each situation and apply Biblically based principles to make decisions and solve problems.

• Example 1: You are organizing a basketball game for the children in your church. A child on the opposing team is being disrespectful and taunting your players. How would you respond to this situation based on Biblical teachings?
• Example 2: One of the children in your basketball ministry is consistently arriving late to practices. How can you address this behavior in a way that reflects Biblical values?
• Example 3: A parent of a child in your basketball ministry is upset that their child is not getting enough playing time during games. How would you handle this situation while considering Biblical principles of fairness and compassion?
• Example 4: You notice that one of the children in your basketball ministry is struggling with self-esteem and confidence on the court. How can you support and encourage this child in a way that aligns with Biblical teachings?
• Real World Problem 1: You are faced with a conflict between two children in your basketball ministry who are not getting along. How can you help them resolve their differences in a way that reflects Biblical values of forgiveness and reconciliation?
• Real World Problem 2: Your church is considering expanding the basketball ministry to include children from the local community. How can you ensure that this expansion is done in a way that upholds Biblical principles of inclusivity and outreach?

Answers:

Answers will vary for each scenario, but should be based on Biblical teachings such as love, forgiveness, fairness, compassion, and inclusivity.

1. Problem: How many players are on a basketball team according to the rules of the game?

Answer: A basketball team consists of 5 players on the court at a time.

2. Problem: If a team scores 2 points for a regular basket and 3 points for a basket made from beyond the three-point line, how many points are scored for each type of basket?

Answer: A regular basket scores 2 points, and a three-point basket scores 3 points.

3. Problem: If a team has made 7 regular baskets and 2 three-point baskets, how many points have they scored in total?

Answer: The team has scored 17 points in total (7 * 2 + 2 * 3).

4. Problem: If a player fouls out of a game after committing 5 personal fouls, how many fouls can a player commit before fouling out?

Answer: A player can commit 5 personal fouls before fouling out of the game.

5. Problem: If a team is losing by 10 points and they score 5 points in a quarter, how many points do they still need to catch up?

Answer: The team still needs to score 5 more points to catch up (10 - 5).

6. Problem: If a game lasts for 4 quarters, how many minutes are played in total?

Answer: A standard basketball game lasts for 40 minutes (4 quarters of 10 minutes each).

7. Problem: If a team is shooting free throws and they make 7 out of 10 attempts, what is their free throw shooting percentage?

Answer: The team's free throw shooting percentage is 70% (7 made / 10 attempts).

8. Problem: If a team needs to win 2 out of 3 games to advance to the next round, how many games do they need to win to advance?

Answer: The team needs to win 2 games to advance to the next round.

9. Problem: If a player has a shooting percentage of 50% and takes 20 shots in a game, how many shots does the player make?

Answer: The player makes 10 shots (50% of 20 shots).

10. Problem: If a team is trailing by 15 points at halftime and they outscore their opponent by 8 points in the third quarter, what is the deficit going into the final quarter?

Answer: The deficit going into the final quarter is 7 points (15 - 8).

1. Gather your Bible and any relevant study materials or resources.
2. Prepare any visual aids or props you will need for the lesson, such as pictures, charts, or diagrams.
3. Print out any handouts or worksheets for the children to use during the lesson.
4. Organize any game materials or sports equipment needed for the basketball activities planned for the lesson.
5. Set up the space where the lesson will take place, ensuring it is safe and conducive to both learning and physical activity.
6. Check that all audio-visual equipment, if needed, is in working order and set up properly for any multimedia components of the lesson.
7. Review the lesson plan and familiarize yourself with the flow of the activities to ensure a smooth delivery.

• Bible Book Relay

  Rules:

  1. Divide students into teams and provide each team with a set of flashcards with Bible book names written on them.
  2. Place a basket at the end of the playing area for each team.
  3. On "Go," the first player from each team runs to the basket, picks a flashcard, and must run back to their team to place the flashcard in the correct order of the Bible books.
  4. The next player then runs to the basket and repeats the process until all the flashcards are used and correctly placed.
  5. The first team to correctly order all the Bible books wins.
• Fruit of the Spirit Tag

  Rules:

  1. Assign each student a "Fruit of the Spirit" (e.g., love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control).
  2. One student (the tagger) starts as "The Fruit Inspector" and must call out a fruit. The student assigned that fruit must run and tag another player before getting tagged themselves.
  3. If a player gets tagged, they become the new Fruit Inspector. Play continues until all students have had a turn as the Fruit Inspector.
  4. Encourage discussion about how each fruit relates to their behavior on and off the court.
• Bible Verse Shootout

  Rules:

  1. Write various Bible verses related to teamwork, sportsmanship, and faith on pieces of paper and place them around the court.
  2. Divide students into pairs and assign each pair a basketball to share.
  3. When a verse is called out, one player from each pair must dribble the ball to that verse, read it aloud, and then take a shot from a designated spot on the court.
  4. Players earn points for successfully shooting the ball after reading the verse. The pair with the most points at the end wins.