How Soccer Explains Leadership Podcast Jim Spence – Faithfulness and Leading with Compassion
In Episode 191, Phil and Paul sat down with Jim Spence, founder of Sports Quest, to explore a 30-year journey of soccer ministry, leadership development, and faithful obedience.
Jim shares how a young Englishman with dreams of professional cricket became a lifelong soccer missionary in Houston, Texas. Through stories of shattered athletic dreams, ministry pivots, and hard-earned leadership wisdom, Jim reveals how sport can be a powerful platform for sharing Christ and shaping lives.
From apologizing to players to navigating burnout, this conversation is packed with practical leadership insights for coaches, parents, and ministry leaders alike.
Resources and Links from this Episode
· Nations United Website (World Cup Resources)
· Phil's email for DISC Training