Former Premiership footballer Linvoy Primus believes churches can use football to reach out to their communities just as they did when the first teams and leagues were formed in the 1800s. Many famous clubs have their roots in churches, like Aston Villa, Everton and Southampton. Speaking at the Christian Resources Exhibition (CRE) this week in Esher, Surrey, Primus told his personal story of how he found fame and money through football but still felt that something was missing. He encouraged churches to get more involved in football because people come together around sport, especially young men. "If we are to reach our communities we must do it with an agenda that meets a need in the community," he explained. Primus is using the beautiful game to reach young people through the charity he supports, Faith and Football. The charity uses football as a platform for building relationships and providing young people with positive role models.

Pray: for the charity Faith and Football that they will extend the Gospel message through football. (Isa.55:11)

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