In "Jesus Name I Played" is an non-fiction inspirational story about a boy who grew up in Southern Ohio. He experienced a spiritual dream about his personal life and the game of basketball. While searching for answers he committed his life to God and demonstrated a unrelenting faith at the age 12

Religious,Biographical,Young Adult

God used the game of basketball to grab my attention and draw me closer to Him. This experience taught me how to pray according to God's will and learn what the word faith truly means. During my journey I had setbacks, heartaches and disappointments. Faced death of my father and a serious injury.

My mother became the driving force that pushed me towards success. While fighting through teen peer pressure and struggling with hints of doubt, a tremendous move a God was demonstrated on and off the basketball court. True story of perseverance, faith, struggle, suspense that leaves wanting more.

Portsmouth, Ohio

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Internal Journey/Rebirth,Quest

Happy Ending,Meaningful Message,Philosophical Questions

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Name: JEFF LISATH

Age: 12-26

Gender: Male

Role: Emotional

Key Traits: Confident,Faithful,Gracious,Educated,Honorable,Leader,Strong Moral Code,Visionary,Religious,Underdog,Engaging,Selfless,Skillful

Name: Craig Tubbs

Age: 16

Gender: Male

Role: Sidekick

Key Traits: Adventurous,Aggressive,Confident,Decisive,Educated,Outspoken

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This story will tap into the best minds in the world. ... it reveals the deep secrets of discovering what faith really means and explains it with clarity. The plot is engaging as the characters expose undeniable truths about Christianity and religious attitudes. The storyline keeps one intrigued in how a young boy turned playing the game of basketball into a platform for ministry. The book is designed to be a fun, yet thought-provoking read, supplying you with the tools to approach life with a spiritual mentality. You will learn how God speaks to us in a variety of different ways and discover the intimate secrets He wants to share with you daily. You will discover how to tap into God's amazing heart and obtain a greater understanding of His grace and mercy. I wrote this book because I have unmerited favor, and unearned love, from God, and because of His grace I have been very fortunate to enjoy many successful basketball seasons as a player, and a coach. I want to share this amazing journey to the world!

"Jesus Name I Played" is an non-fiction inspirational story about a young boy who grew up in Southern Ohio. He experienced a spiritual dream about his personal life and the game of basketball. While searching for answers he committed his life to God and demonstrated a unrelenting faith as a 7th grader that help him through the odds that were stacked up against his aspirations to win a state championship, get a scholarship to play college basketball and possibly make it to the NBA. Married to wife Debra with five kids; Director Of Operations/Assistant Superintendent at Northridge Local Schools, Author, Head Men's Basketball Coach, Retired Prison Warden, CEO Basketball Ministries. Jeff was twice named an All-Ohio basketball player at Portsmouth High School, where he led the Trojans to a State Championship in 1978. Jeff was named the State Tournament MVP, a member of the PHS Hall of Fame. He attended college at Miami Ohio University where he lettered four years in basketball. He was Team Captain, Defensive Player of the year, Marshall North Award Winner. After two tryouts in NBA Camps, Jeff decided to get into coaching where his first coaching position was at the Columbus Technical Institute now known as Columbus State Community College in Columbus, Ohio. After a successful three seasons with the Cougars Jeff decided to return home to Portsmouth, Ohio where he joined the staff at Portsmouth High School and helped lead the Trojans to another State Title in 1988. Jeff's passion for the game and willingness to give back to the community never wavered as he held several events in Portsmouth from his senior year in High School in 1978 to the present time. The most memorable being the Bannon Park Classic and The Jeff Lisath Summer Basketball League for all age groups including adults. Jeff Lisath started his career in Corrections in 1986 as a Correctional Officer at the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility in Lucasville. In 1987 Jeff became a Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist for the Scioto County Counseling Center up until 1990 where he re-entered the Prison system as a Correctional Officer for the Federal Bureau of Prisons in Ashland, Kentucky. Following a brief stint with the Federal Bureau of Prisons Jeff re-united with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction by becoming a Program Specialist in 1990, promoted to Inspector in 1995, and promoted to Deputy Warden in 1996 at The Southern Ohio Correctional Facility in Lucasville. In 1997 Jeff received the Gold Star Award for his outstanding Community involvement and leadership. In that same year he appeared in Corrections Today Magazine as being named “The Best in the Business” as well as being promoted to Tactical Response Coordinator for the entire Department of Corrections. In 1998 Jeff returned to the prison where he was named Deputy Warden of Operations at The Ross Correctional Institution. In July 2012 Jeff was appointed Warden at the Dayton Correctional Institution Transferred to Pickaway Correctional Institution in December 2014 as Warden. Jeff received his Bachelor’s degrees at Miami University and Ohio Christian University. Author of three books: Children's book "My Faith And Basketball"; "In Jesus Name I Played" and the third book to be released in November 2020 "In Jesus Name We Played"

Age: 18-34,35-54,13-17,55+

Target Gender: Universal

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Status: Yes: self-published

Publisher: JEFFREY LYNN LISATH

Year Published: 2020

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13: 979-8645078348