註釋 In distressed communities such as the West Side of Charleston, WV, young men affected by mass incarceration and the school-to-prison pipeline report that a combination of Christian faith and team sports participation empowers their development as community leaders. This project explores these connections through a series of group interviews guided by Christian Community Development philosophy, the sociology of the school-to-prison pipeline, and the psychology of resilience. Interviewees raised issues of character development, social and educational capital, mentoring, advocacy, racial identity formation, and racial justice. Findings highlight eight ways that sports and faith support the leadership development of such young men. 