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"I recite my composition concerning the King"(Psalm 45:1b) |
 Published by Word Alive Press, Winnipeg, MB
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Is there a way for us to enjoy and excel at sports and honor God and our fellow man in the process? Absolutely! And, in Outrun the Bear, Benno Kurvits shares his thoughts on how to do just that.
Benno graduated with a degree in Physical Education from the University of Ottawa and has a Certificate of Theological Studies from Winnipeg Theological Seminary. He recently completed seven successful seasons as Head Coach of the Redeemer University College varsity badminton team—capped with a national college championship in 2015. He and his wife, Wendy, reside in Hamilton, Ontario. They have five grown children. |
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You may purchase Outrun the Bear: Reflections on the Intersection of Sports and God online from the following locations. Simply click on a location below to go to their online store. Thank you.
You may purchase Outrun the Bear: Reflections on the Intersection of Sports and God online from the following locations. Simply click on a location below to go to their online store. Thank you.
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Endorsements for Outrun the Bear
"As a sports fan I relived many of the moments shared. The narrative flowed easily and the
balance between biblical message and sporting realities were tied together nicely.
"I was encouraged and challenged. The chapters dealt with real issues in the world of sport and the connections to basic Christianity were well conceived. The author sought to be practical and real, and I believe he accomplished that! The breadth of sports covered was refreshing.
"In terms of substance, this book has a solid message. In terms of style, it has an easy flow."
Mark Hudson
Retired math teacher, coach, and principal at Hillfield Strathallan College, Hamilton, ON
Elder at Trinity Baptist Church, Burlington, ON
"The writing style made for easy reading. It contained a pleasant mix of personal humor, anecdotes and examples from sports history, along with solid advice and wisdom from the Word of God. It was both entertaining and enlightening, and also instructional for our Christian youth to remind them of who they represent and shows an excellent perspective that is often lost.
"This is a very practical book. From the lessons that are taught to the suggested implementation of the ideas it gives a concrete way to grow in strength (not just our physical strength) to outrun the bear."
Marian Ysinga
Christian Home Educator and Athletics Coordinator for TEACH Home Educators of Brant
"Outrun the Bear is written with passion and a sincere intentionality. Benno gives such clear, yet richly intertwining, connections between sport and faith. An exceptional resource for Christian educators, coaches and athletes.
"The way Benno articulates the topics and links them to biblical stories is exactly the type of resource a coach/teacher drools over. There were many times while I was reading that I thought of a particular athlete this would help, or how this would make a great devotional, or how it opened my eyes to a new perspective. Just great!"
Katie Plaisier
Science and Physical Education Teacher, Woodland Christian High School
Former Redeemer Royals varsity athlete
"Everything looks different once you give your life to Christ. I've never been able to so clearly view the world of sports and competition through the lens of faith as Benno has been able to articulate. He makes a strong statement of the power of faith to shape and strengthen athletes, coaches, and everyone else in the sport experiences of life. He deftly recounts both biblical stories and sports history that shed light on how we might view God's desires for us in the sporting world. Everyone involved in sport should read this book!"
Dave Mantel
Athletic Director
Redeemer University
"As a sports fan I relived many of the moments shared. The narrative flowed easily and the
balance between biblical message and sporting realities were tied together nicely.
"I was encouraged and challenged. The chapters dealt with real issues in the world of sport and the connections to basic Christianity were well conceived. The author sought to be practical and real, and I believe he accomplished that! The breadth of sports covered was refreshing.
"In terms of substance, this book has a solid message. In terms of style, it has an easy flow."
Mark Hudson
Retired math teacher, coach, and principal at Hillfield Strathallan College, Hamilton, ON
Elder at Trinity Baptist Church, Burlington, ON
"The writing style made for easy reading. It contained a pleasant mix of personal humor, anecdotes and examples from sports history, along with solid advice and wisdom from the Word of God. It was both entertaining and enlightening, and also instructional for our Christian youth to remind them of who they represent and shows an excellent perspective that is often lost.
"This is a very practical book. From the lessons that are taught to the suggested implementation of the ideas it gives a concrete way to grow in strength (not just our physical strength) to outrun the bear."
Marian Ysinga
Christian Home Educator and Athletics Coordinator for TEACH Home Educators of Brant
"Outrun the Bear is written with passion and a sincere intentionality. Benno gives such clear, yet richly intertwining, connections between sport and faith. An exceptional resource for Christian educators, coaches and athletes.
"The way Benno articulates the topics and links them to biblical stories is exactly the type of resource a coach/teacher drools over. There were many times while I was reading that I thought of a particular athlete this would help, or how this would make a great devotional, or how it opened my eyes to a new perspective. Just great!"
Katie Plaisier
Science and Physical Education Teacher, Woodland Christian High School
Former Redeemer Royals varsity athlete
"Everything looks different once you give your life to Christ. I've never been able to so clearly view the world of sports and competition through the lens of faith as Benno has been able to articulate. He makes a strong statement of the power of faith to shape and strengthen athletes, coaches, and everyone else in the sport experiences of life. He deftly recounts both biblical stories and sports history that shed light on how we might view God's desires for us in the sporting world. Everyone involved in sport should read this book!"
Dave Mantel
Athletic Director
Redeemer University
Radio Interview
Benno was interviewed by Ron Hughes of Hope Stream Radio about Outrun the Bear.
Click here for the link and have a listen.
Benno was interviewed by Ron Hughes of Hope Stream Radio about Outrun the Bear.
Click here for the link and have a listen.
Unpublished Works
Most writers have written things that have never been formally published. Here are my sizable works that fit that category. I hope they'll reach an audience out there some day, after some more polishing, of course.
Most writers have written things that have never been formally published. Here are my sizable works that fit that category. I hope they'll reach an audience out there some day, after some more polishing, of course.
- Non-fiction manuscripts:
- From Shadow to Reality: A Biblical Study of the Sabbath (1996) – 182 pages
- Exploring the Newness of the New Covenant (2013) – a 71-page booklet
- Pillars, Pistons, and Flywheels: Principles Relating to Biblical Pastoral Oversight (2016) – a 69-page booklet
- Interplay: My Journey in Life, Sports, and Faith (A Memoir) (2016, 2020) – 248 pages
- How Do You Read It: Studying and Interpreting Your Bible (2016) – 236 pages
- Fiction: I dove into this area of writing recently and completed a full-length novel. But I think it's best not to spoil things by giving away any details at this time.