Josh Merrill is the Sports Pastor at Shepherd of the Hills Church in Los Angeles, Ca. In January 2006, after enjoying a six-year professional basketball career over-seas, Josh came to Shepherd to help run and develop the new Sports Ministry. Today, the Sports Ministry (also known as Shepherd Sports) has over 3,000 people come through its adult, youth programs, health & fitness and club programs each year. Josh's passion continues to be using sports to share the LOVE of JESUS with people.
Here is a sample of pictures from our Golf Fundraiser this year at Porter Valley Country Club. Coming soon to the Shepherd Sports website is a behind the scene video of everything that went down at this years event. Click Here to see this and other features from Shepherd Sports. Thank You again to everyone who made this day a reality.
Most of us strive for greatness in something we do, and watching this video reminds me of what we are all capable of. When I was a kid I loved to ride BMX, and I thought jumping a curb was a huge accomplishment – it still is! After seeing this amazing video and the stunning footage of talent displayed, I am reminded that we are not all called to be great at the same things, but we ARE all called to be great.
Growing up, I knew that being involved in sports was God’s calling for me. After I finished playing basketball however, I did not know what would come next in my career. God used this time to develop and prepare me for this calling in sports ministry.
Although I do not know where my career path may take me next, I see this video of a man who has perfected the art of riding his bike, and I am inspired… not to excel in riding my bike like him, but to continue striving for greatness in the talents God has given me.
I know you will appreciate his talent and enjoy this video. More importantly though, I pray that you will recognize God working in your life and the blessing that is your own talent - and strive for the greatness that is your path.
