last updated April 9, 2008
Tennis Ministry International
2008 Mission statement: Healing the mind, body and spirit of the tennis world.
www.Tennisministry.org or www.Tennisministry.com
Grand Slam player countries for prayer: Remember to pray for the tournaments, administrators, umpires, linespeople, ballpeople
and fans:
For the those who have visited this site.
Verse for the day:
Quote for the day:
History:
Welcome! Pastor Bob Kraft,started to work spiritually with
world class athletes (NFL football, Indy Car racing, NBA basketball,
and Major League baseball) in the mid-1980's, world ranked women's
tennis players in the late-1980's and men's players in the
early-1990's. From 1996 the work focused on elite, world-class
tennis players. His vision is to see that the players know truth
as only God can give it.
"Barry and I have come to know Bob Kraft during our visits to
some of the Grand Slam tournaments over the past few years. He
has a great heart for the players and is interested in not only their
personal lives, but their spiritual one as well. He is always
available for them. I would recommend that we get behind this ministry,
as it is a much needed ministry, especially to the younger players
coming into the game. Let's all help make a difference in the
sport of tennis. Keep up the good work; every soul you win
is a grand slam for Jesus!" - Margaret Court-Smith
Grand Slam singles, doubles, mixed doubles champion, 1960, 1961, 1962,
1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1968,1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975; world
number one singles and doubles
Endorsement: (used with permission)
Method:
- Confidential counseling, encouragement, discipleship materials and praise music.
- Continual prayer for the players, their families, coaches and administrators...more
- A Bible in their own language...more
- Sharing with players 'How to be born again'...
more
- In attendance at tournaments such as the US Open, Australian Open, French Open, and Wimbledon and others.
- Internet phone calls and weekly email message to players for counseling, fellwship, study and encouragement.
"I was one of the original men on the tennis tour in the 70's that
was involved with the tennis ministry. It did not have a
consistent leader and message through the years. Bob Kraft has
given it leadership and consistency and I believe that God is working
through him on the tour to reach players at all the different levels
and nationalities. I believe that doctrinally he is solid and he
has a heart for the players." -Stan Smith
Grand Slam singles, doubles champion, 1968, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1974, 1978, 1980; world number one singles and doubles
Endorsement (used with permission)
Network:
- Organizations such as Athletes in Action, Athletes
International Ministries,Campus Crusade for Christ, Champions for
Christ, Church Sports International, Fellowship of Christian Athletes,
Focus on the Family, Infinity Sports, Pro Athletes Outreach, RBC
Ministries, Sports Chaplaincy Australia and Youth With A Mission.
- Churches such as Anglican (Australia), Assembly of God, Calvary
Chapel, Christian Missionary and Alliance, Church of Christ (Australia),
Church on the Rock, Church Team Ministries
International, Every Nation, Fellowship of Grace Brethren, Lutheran
Church Missouri Synod, Southern Baptist, and
nondenominational churches.
- Professional Touring Men's, Women's, Top Junior's, their coaches, families and Tournament Administrator's.
- Former, and current, world class tennis players who have a heart to see others come to Christ. Our ministry values
"As a Jewish believer in Jesus Christ it is exciting to see the work
that God is doing through Bob Kraft and Tennis Ministry
International. When playing professional tennis and traveling
around the world on your own it's easy to get lost in the ups and downs
of playing and lose focus of the bigger picture, like our relationship
with God. Bob has a heart for the tennis tour, players, coaches,
parents and administrators and recognizes the need for them to keep God
at the forefront of everything they do." - Brian Gottfried
Grand Slam doubles
champion and singles finalist, 1975, 1976, 1977; world number one doubles
Endorsement (used
with permission)
"I've known Bob Kraft
since we both resided in Colorado Springs, Colorado, where I was the Focus on the Family magazine editor.
I'm pleased to have served on the Tennis Ministry advisory
board since 1996 and have watched Bob labor long in a field
where the workers are few but the need is great."
- Mike Yorkey
Co-author
of the "Every Man's Battle" series as well as books
with Michael Chang, Betsy McCormack, and Roscoe Tanner.
Endorsement (used
with permission)
The Blogs sites: 
- Confidential counseling, encouragement, discipleship materials and praise music.
"I was one of the original men on the tennis tour in the 70's that
was involved with the tennis ministry. It did not have a
consistent leader and message through the years. Bob Kraft has
given it leadership and consistency and I believe that God is working
through him on the tour to reach players at all the different levels
and nationalities. I believe that doctrinally he is solid and he
has a heart for the players." -Stan Smith
"As a Jewish believer in Jesus Christ it is exciting to see the work
that God is doing through Bob Kraft and Tennis Ministry
International. When playing professional tennis and traveling
around the world on your own it's easy to get lost in the ups and downs
of playing and lose focus of the bigger picture, like our relationship
with God. Bob has a heart for the tennis tour, players, coaches,
parents and administrators and recognizes the need for them to keep God
at the forefront of everything they do."
"I've known Bob Kraft
since we both resided in Colorado Springs, Colorado, where I was the Focus on the Family magazine editor.
I'm pleased to have served on the Tennis Ministry advisory
board since 1996 and have watched Bob labor long in a field
where the workers are few but the need is great."
