So, so many factors contribute to effectively reaching people with the good news of hope in Christ in the motor sports world.  Prayer, empowerment by the Holy Spirit, building relationships, being able to share one’s own testimony of salvation–all of these are crucial.  Based on my experiences and observations thus far in 2011, here are some additional tips that might encourage and help us all as we reach out to racers, fans and others with the gospel: 

    First, Learn from Them.  Obviously, effective evangelism occurs as we gain some understanding of human nature and utilize all that we know about human behavior.  And, when it comes to folks in the motor sports community, it is imperative that we learn all we can about who they are, how they think, what their current likes and dislikes might be, and to what approaches they will respond.  For years, we all have been aware, for example, Continue reading →

LIVING THE DREAM

Finally, the week had arrived. After years of trying, quite a few near misses and several failed projects, and even some rather worrying moments with this project… I. WAS. GOING. TO. LE. MANS.

Thursday and Friday had been spent at the Hethel factory making less progress with the revised oil cooling system than we ideally wanted. However, the cars had undergone numerous revisions since the Spa race and were definitely in a stronger and quicker state. We hadn’t had time to do a full 24‐hour test, but everyone had done more than seemed humanly possible so we’d just have to see in the race itself…

Scrutineering

We arrived at the circuit early on Sunday afternoon, from which point (I am reliably told) I had a grin permanently attached to my face for the next seven days! 

There is something about Le Mans that leaves you in no doubt that you are part of something special. The historic pit lane .. the enormous hospitality units (including ours!) .. the vast numbers of people, even a week before the race .. the underlying electric buzz of excitement. The team’s two cars looked beautiful in their new paint schemes Continue reading →

 Dear Friends,

 Christians in Motorsport

In April Christians in Motorsport (CIM) held its Annual General Meeting. At that meeting there was agreement that CIM needs to improve its communications with members and other interested friends. In order to achieve this, we shall be sending out periodic newsletters.

Our newsletters will be sent by email, but if you are aware of anybody who does not have internet access, but would nevertheless like to hear from us, please let us know and we gladly post them a copy.

At the AGM a steering committee of three people was elected to guide CIM through the next year. My name is Adriano Mediero, and I was elected as Chairman. I pray that God will use me in this position, and help me to serve Him. The other two elected committee members were Steve Sharkey and Steve Luscombe.

Let me introduce myself.  My wife and I are from Brazil, but are currently Continue reading →