Action Sports Outreach
Action Sports Outreach is a faith based non-profit committed to sharing the message of Jesus Christ by utilizing exciting extreme sports demonstrations and dynamic media interaction as tools to connect with the world.
All in Sports Outreach
https://allinsportsoutreach.org/
Athletes in Action
http://www.aia.com
Athletes in Action aims to bring Christians on every team, every sport, and every nation through connecting on college campuses to see lives changed. They also help athletes take their
passion, faith and sport to new places and equip them to become servant-leaders.
Baylor University Faith and Sports Institute
Please see the Faith and Sports Institute link.
Bethany Hamilton
Breakaway Outreach
https://www.breakawayoutreach.com
Breakaway sports camps and clinics give youth and children a fun, instructional, and faith-based recreational experience to help develop skills, character, and resilience. We make these camps/clinics free to children of inmates, foster kids, and those from single parent homes. Day camps and clinics also serve as outreach in juvenile detention centers and under-resourced neighborhoods.
Brilla Soccer Ministries
Brilla Soccer Ministries was founded in 1996 on a soccer mission trip to Costa Rica. Brilla’s purpose is to share the good news of Jesus Christ through the game of soccer. Whether in a foreign country, playing in the states, or in a camp setting, our goal remains the same – to shine for Jesus. Brilla is the Spanish word for “shine,” which reminds us that Jesus said:
Chang Family Foundation
The Chang Family Foundation introduces the Good News of Jesus Christ to the world through strategic domestic and international programs, which focus on sports and Asian outreach events.
Christian Basketball Association Inc.
http://www.angelfire.com/ok3/austcba/
The Christian Basketball Association Inc. is a bridge ministry to the unchurched through the agency of a local amateur basketball competition.
Christians in Sport UK
https://www.christiansinsport.org.uk/
Christians in Sport offer fantastic resources covering all ages and sports. Christians In Sport supports and equips Christians involved in sport to live out their faith in their clubs and teams through training events and programs, chaplaincy, resources, groups and one-on-one support. They also help churches and Christians host events for sports people and read the Bible with sports people, run missions in schools and universities and produce evangelistic resources.
Christian Outdoor Fellowship of America
Purpose is to use God’s great outdoors through hunting, fishing, hiking, and camping to promote the gospel and to have a personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ.
Christian Sports International
Youth Sports Outreach
Christian Sports International's mission is to change hearts and lives with the good news of Jesus Christ, through sports and other ministry events.
Church Sports Outreach - Sports Ministry
CSO offers these three things to a sports ministry at a local church. The staff at CSO serve as coaches and mentors for sports outreach leaders. We provide training, classes, and leadership development to help these leaders integrate sports and ministry. Secondly, we help sports ministers connect with other sports ministers. CSO has worked with hundreds of churches in the United States and partner formally with 85+ churches in the CSO Network. This extensive network allows staff and lay leaders to connect with one another and learn from each other. Lastly, CSO aims to resource sports ministries through the CSO blog and Products. The blog and products serve as places to read articles, watch videos, and listen to messages geared around sports ministry.
Church Sports and Recreation Ministers CSRM
http://www.csrm.org
CSRM stands for Church Sports and Recreation Ministers. Their mission is to train, equip and resource local church staff and volunteers, mobilizing them to build bridges in their
communities using sport, recreation and leisure activities for the purpose of leading people into a personal relationship with Christ. They hold conferences and offer consultation
services. They also provide on-going equipping to Professional Sports Ministers in an official Sports Ministry Certification.
Christian Sports International
Church Sports Outreach (CSO)
Since 1996, Church Sports Outreach (CSO) has been committed to redeeming the idol of sports and the people who play them by leading a global movement of gospel centered sports ministries in local churches.
Christian Surfers
The MISSION of Christian Surfers is to be a ministry TO surfers and a mission FOR surfers to impact the beach and beyond with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
The VISION of Christian Surfers is that every surfer and every surfing community will have the opportunity to experience and follow Jesus Christ.
Christian Team Ministry
It is CTM’s desire to come along side individuals, churches, schools, colleges, and Christian organizations in a "team effort" to use church planting, leader development, event evangelism, as well as sports and recreational activities, for presenting Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior to the world.
Crossfire Ministry
https://crossfireministry.com/sports-outreach/basketball-camp-outreach/
The camps have been a testimony to the Lord. Randy was praying about a basketball camp in 1990 when he was ministering with Spirit Express based in Memphis, TN. One day while attending a Christian Businessmen’s support meeting in Asheville, NC Randy was approached by Robert Hoey, principal at Asheville Christian Academy. He said “If you ever want to have a basketball camp in Asheville, you can use our facility at the Academy for free.” He also said “I have a friend that owns a T-shirt company, and I believe that he will help you with the T-shirts.” Randy thought, “Lord, you must really want me to have this camp.” A few days later, a high school friend, Tom Clark, called and offered Randy free printing from his printing company.
E3 Worldwide
https://e3worldwide.org/sports-outreachu
Eternity Sports
https://www.eternitysports.com
Our mission at Eternity Sports is to connect and grow Churches and Christian athletes/coaches—and inspire them to impact their game for eternity! We strive to encourage, inspire and educate those who desire to implement their faith into sports and glorify God in their game. By providing an avenue to connect with one another, helpful resources, podcasts, leadership, and mentors, we can transform the culture in sports…for eternity!
Faith and Football
https://www.faithandfootball.org.uk/
Faith and Football is a charity set up by former Premier League defender Linvoy Primus. The website has plenty of useful information.
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes is touching millions of lives…one heart at a time. Since 1954, FCA has been challenging coaches and athletes on the professional, college, high school, junior high and youth levels to use the powerful platform of sport to reach every coach and every athlete with the transforming power of Jesus Christ. FCA focuses on serving local communities around the globe by engaging, equipping and empowering coaches and athletes to unite, inspire and change the world through the gospel.
G6:2 Christian Sports Outreach
To Establish Christ-Centered Sports Activities And Events Which Will Serve As A Community Outreach And A Foundation To Lead Others Into A Relationship With Jesus Christ.
We Seek To Share The Gospel With Young People And Their Families Through A “Learn, Pray, And Play” Format. We Will Use The Natural Comradery And Fellowship That Occurs Through Sport Activities To Share Biblical Teaching Opportunities And Prayer.
Global Sports
http://www.goglobalsports.org/
Global Sports is a team of ordinary people committed to spreading the love of God across the globe through sports. We are a religious non-profit with a fantastic Board of Directors and several key advisors to help foster accountability and efficiency in achieving our mission. Our success is vested in those who get involved with our ministry, and that may include you. Each year we organize many mission trips and reach out through sports to both young and old (see our OPPORTUNITIES page). Why Sports? Because sports is a truly international language that allows people to find common ground.
Global Missions Network - RAM Sports Network
http://www.ramsportsnetwork.com/global-missions-network.html
http://www.ramsportsnetwork.com
Our global missions network is comprised of sports missionaries and ministries that spread the Gospel around the world through sports outreach. To become a global missions partner, please use the form on the Contact page, and we will be happy to bring you into the ministry family of RAM Sports Network.
Hooked For Life Ministries
http://www.hookedforlife.org/
Devoted to sharing Jesus Christ with youth and families through the sport of fishing. Helps churches to utilize fishing as an outreach ministry.
Hoops of Hope Basketball Show
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmetGMDwJVk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0IlNHDOhYc
This event features professional ball-handler, Brent “Hoops” Fuqua in an exciting mix of trick dribbling, juggling, trick shots, spinning basketballs all is set to music. Brent has performed in over 600 shows in 35 states and 15 countries.
There is a great deal of audience participation and everyone has a wonderful time. The show is followed by an inspirational message. The show can be done at College and Pro game half-times, “Upward” Award’s Banquets, public and private school assemblies, church or youth groups, FCA or anywhere a quality speaker/entertainer is needed. The camps and clinics have been done all over the world.
In His Grip Golf
https://www.inhisgripgolf.com/About-Us
In His Grip seeks to impact one man at a time to equip and empower them to put God first in life, family and business. Men mentoring men to go and change the world.
In His Steps Ministries
http://inhissteps.org/ministries/sports-ministry
International Sports Federation
http://www.sportsmissions.com/
Was established in 1993 as a faith-based nonprofit organization that seeks to change the world through sports. ISF has developed an international network for sports missions with more than 750 missionaries in different parts of the world. We work with Christian individuals and organizations to fulfill God’s call to take the Gospel to all the nations.
Infinity Sports
http://www.infinitysports.com/
ocus is on the unreached people groups and major gateway cities in the restricted access countries of the 10/40 Window (World A) and they use sports to bring the Gospel to the least evangelized people on earth.
Ministry Tools Resource Center
https://mintools.com/sports-recreation-outreach-resources.htm
Motor Racing Outreach - MRO
http://www.go2mro.com
Motor Racing Outreach (MRO) introduces Christ to the racing community. They share Christ to racers, invite them to a personal faith in Christ, help them grow in Christ's likeness, and
encourage them to have active involvement in the church. They offer Christian resources, articles, inspiring stories, multimedia tools, and many more on their website.
New Release Basketball
The mission of News Release Basketball is to Present the Good News of Jesus Christ, and develop disciples of our Lord by building Christ-centered relationships using the sport of basketball.
OC International (Sports Ambassadors)
One Challenge is an inter-denominational, international, Christian faith mission sending agency. OC empowers local church ministry in more than 100 countries around the world. We believe that whole nations can be reached for Christ. OC is involved in Missions Mobilization, Church Planting & Growth, Education, Holistic Ministry, Leadership Development, Member Care, Partnering & Bridge Building, Research, Sports Ministries, as well as Business for Transformation.
Olympic and Sport Outreach Resources
https://missionaryresources.com/olympicoutreach
https://missionaryresources.com/
OM
https://www.om.org/en/opportunity/sports-ministry
Passionforsport.com
https://www.passionforsport.com/
Passionforsport.com uses media to introduce a dynamic, relevant Christ-centred lifestyle to sports fans around the world.
Prison Fellowship
https://www.prisonfellowship.org
Launching a sports outreach ministry in a prison can be a great way for churches and volunteers to participate in something fun, energizing, and relevant to all ages. Sharing a laugh and rooting on a team can open the doors for deeper fellowship and present an opportunity to share Christ's love.
Pro Athletes Outreach
Pro Athletes Outreach exists to unite a community of pro athletes and couples to grow as disciples of Jesus and positively impact their spheres of influence.
Push the Rock
Push the Rock is a Christian sports organization that partners with churches and organizations around the world to use sports to impact the world for Jesus Christ ... ONE life at a time! We teach sportsmanship and character in addition to the sports fundamentals in a variety of different programs, using Scripture as the foundation. Sports is a universal language that creates common ground and opens the door for conversation.
Racers for Christ
http://teamrfc.org
Team RFC is a unique fellowship for Christians involved in motor racing. They participate at races, car shows, cruise-ins and tractor pulls and then share the gospel of Jesus Christ to
everyone.
ReadySetGO
This website is a library of free sports ministry resources (and more) that are ... of gathering and envisioning people to make disciples for Christ in sport and play.
Ride Nature
Ride Nature is a 501(c)3 non-profit action sports mission organization that was founded in 2009, headquartered out of Fort Myers, FL and focused on equipping leaders worldwide with tools and resources to utilize action sports as a tool for OUTREACH, EVANGELISM, and DISCIPLESHIP.
Sport Crusade
Founder Bobby Shows accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior. He began to prayerfully contemplated how he could serve the Lord. As a Mississippi State University basketball player, the Lord desired for him to use his sports background as a common ground for sharing Christ. Bobby coached for Mississippi State University and high schools for three years when God called him into full-time Recreation and Sports ministry. He served for 25 years as Recreation Minister in churches in Mississippi, Louisiana, Missouri and Arkansas.
Sports Outreach
https://www.sportsoutreach.net/
https://www.facebook.com/SportsOutreachInstitute/
The mission of Sports Outreach is to recruit, train, equip and deploy committed Christian leaders in the effective use of sports ministry for the purposes of sharing the Gospel and alleviating human suffering.
Sports Outreach International
https://www.sportsworks.ngo/
Providing athletic training, academic assistance, and Bible studies to children who come from economically disadvantaged families. In addition, they donate sporting good equipment to
impoverished communities around the world.
Sports Ambassadors
https://www.onechallenge.org/go/sports-ambassadors/
Sports Outreach
The mission of Sports Outreach is to recruit, train, equip and deploy committed Christian leaders in the effective use of sports ministry for the purposes of sharing the Gospel and alleviating human suffering
Sport Outreach Ministries – Prison Fellowship
https://www.prisonfellowship.org
Sports and Recreation - TEAM
https://team.org/ministry-types/sports-and-recreation
In many places, what stands between youth and the gospel is a shield of post-modern skepticism. In others, it is a wall of cultural and national opposition to Christianity. But there are few barriers a soccer ball cannot breach.
Sports Reach
Sports Reach was a great experience for me, not only on the court but off the court as well. It was a pivotal point in my walk with Christ.
Sports Reach was a great experience for me, not only on the court but off the court as well. It was a pivotal point in my walk with Christ.”
Sportxchange
Our mission is to evangelize and disciple through short term mission outreaches using sports and other innovative platforms for God’s glory. Where Sports and Faith Connect
Sports Spectrum
https://sportsspectrum.com/
Daily resource for sports news covering athletes and other sports figures who are expressing their faith in Jesus.
Team
https://team.org/ministry-types/sports-and-recreation
The Association of Church Sports & Recreation Ministries
Increase Your Impact
We are convinced that every person reading this can be a partner, co-laborer, or fellow minister in changing lives through Sports, Recreation, and Fitness Ministries. Listed below are some practical ways to become involved in the mission of CSRM.
TheGoal.com
http://www.thegoal.com
TheGoal.com s a Christian sports-related web site that features life stories and testimonies of athletes in all sports. The comprehensive database is searchable b athlete or by
country, and includes stories about Twan Russel, Jay Bell, Jannie de Beer, Chad Hawker and more.
Tim Tebow
Tim Tebow Foundation
https://www.timtebowfoundation.org
Tim Tebow Testimony Videos
https://www.timtebowvideos.org
Tonto Rim Christian Camp
https://tontorimcc.com/
One of the premiere Christian camps in Arizona offering superb cabin-style lodging as well as year-round recreational options that you can integrate into your camp experience.
UPI App
We are professional baseball players and passionate followers of Jesus devoted to carrying out his mission in the clubhouse and to the ends of the earth.
Verite Sport
Verite Sport exists to promote a Christian presence in sport, to take the teachings of the Bible and to apply them to sport. Executive Director Stuart Weir has been involved in sports ministry for over 25 year
World Sport Ministries
http://worldsportministries.com/about/
http://worldsportministries.com
Sport is encompassing of body, mind and spirit. In the words of Nelson Mandela: “Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire, it has the power to unite people
in a way that little else does.”
WSM believe that sport has the power to transform communities, bring hope and restoration, inspire others and provide a platform to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We aim to inspire
people and churches to engage in sports