Journal of the Christian Society for Kinesiology, Leisure and Sport Studies

Special Edition from the Inaugural Global Congress on Sports and Christianity
York St. John University, York UK
in collaboration with the Bible Society

Co-Editors:

• Dr. Dale Connally
• Dr. Valerie Gin

Editorial Board:

• Leslee Fisher, The University of Tennessee Knoxville
• Kensa Gunter, Gunter Psychological Services

Table of Contents

Articles:

• Exploring the Role of Spirituality and Spiritual Beliefs in the Pursuit of Excellence and Attainment of Peak Performance in Professional Athletes
  • by Ashley Ballard and Charles H. Wilson Jr.
• Christianity and Sport Psychology: One Aspect of Cultural Competence
  • by Trevor J. Egli and Leslee A. Fisher
• Religiousness and Perceived God Perfectionism Among Elite Athletes
  • by Benjamin J. Houltberg, Kenneth T. Wang, and Sarah A. Schnitker
• A Psychotheology of Losing
  • by Matthew D. Ruiz