Charleston, SC, Oct. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — After playing high school and college basketball in Kentucky, Noel White dreamed of becoming a basketball coach. But after working for two years as a program director for the YMCA in Kettering, Ohio, he felt the call to pursue Christian ministry. Still, his experience with the game left a lasting impression, and his thoughts often returned to the camaraderie and compassion he witnessed on and off the pitch. Having found her own calling through sport, White now shares stories of people who have learned that the path to leading a meaningful life is not athletics but rather compassion for others.
In Inspirational Stories of Basketball and Compassion, White tells a collection of moving stories about how basketball has transformed people’s perspectives, priorities and lives. These inspiring stories illustrate the power of empathy and how it can lead to positive change in society and the world. White saw how connections made during games allowed people to lend a helping hand to those in need. An uplifting read, these heartfelt stories will encourage readers to think about how they can contribute beyond the shooting baskets.
Inspirational Stories of Basketball and Compassion is available for purchase online at Amazon.com.
About the Author:
Dr. Noel White is a pastor and writer. He holds a Master of Divinity from Wesley Theological Seminary and a Doctor of Ministry degree from Lexington Theological Seminary. He believes that the path to a meaningful life is through compassion for others.
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Inspirational Stories of Basketball and Compassion