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Goal of Life Gospel

A football-themed Gospel resource that uses stories from the game and the Gospel of Mark to help people explore faith and life’s bigger purpose

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Aimed at people at the early stage of their faith journey

  • The full Gospel of Mark (NIrV)
  • Featuring three inspiring stories of professional footballers’ faith journeys
  • Includes a QR code to access a visual presentation of the Gospel of Mark from Lumo Project Films
  • A lightweight, 105mm x 148mm x 6mm (pocket-sized) book

For a growing number of Premier League’s top players, the Bible isn’t just a book, it’s a game-changer. Goal of Life combines Mark’s eyewitness account of Jesus’ life with real interviews and stories from famous footballers about how their faith has shaped their careers on and off the pitch.

Whether you’re hosting a World Cup watch party, a church event or a school assembly, this book is the perfect outreach tool to engage young people with the message of Jesus in a way that feels relevant and real. With a younger generation actively seeking out the Bible, Goal of Life is a inspiring resource to help churches meet that need and start meaningful conversations.

Download the Goal of Life- School Assembly Plans for both Age 9 (Year 4) and Age 11+ (Year 7+) to help you make the most of your World Cup outreach.

Content Disclaimer
This booklet shares a short personal testimony alongside the Gospel of Mark that addresses topics such as mental health, substance use, gambling, and suicide. Please review the content to ensure appropriate context for your audience and setting. Organisations distributing to younger readers should consider parental or guardian involvement and age-appropriate introduction. 

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