December 2021- A Look Ahead for Sports Outreach
Dear Friends of Sports Outreach,
Greetings once again as we head into the home stretch of 2021! We have now taken a look back at how Sports Outreach began, and last month we took a look around to how God is using Sports Outreach to restore hope and transform lives through sports ministry. In this letter, we will take a look ahead at the potential for growth and impact during the coming year.
But first, we want you to know that as Sports Outreach enters 2022 we are claiming the word BREAKTHROUGH as our battle cry! With your support we have been faithful to our v i s ion and by God’ s grace we are believing that He will allow us to further breakthrough and breakdown strongholds the devil has in individuals and communities around the world!
We are humbled to see how God has provided resources to grow our domestic and international coaching teams this past year and we’ re excited to see that we are poised for even more growth in 2022! Eighteen domestic coaches are actively reaching into communities in nine U. S. states and we are launching an additional four international outreaches in India, Croatia, Dominican Republic, and Brazil.
As these coaches disciple and mentor, strong leaders are identified who can motivate others and pass on their coaching and ministry skills with the goal of reaching the next generation. This process not only takes time, but it takes people and a means to mobilize them, the equipment, and Gospel materials--all which leads to a need for funding.
Over the years Sports Outreach coaches and coaching teams have modeled the ability to accomplish a great deal with few resources. This effectiveness and efficiency— while born out of necessity— is still applied today. This is where you can play a crucial part. Through your year-end gift you can both provide funds for our current teams as well as fuel the new growth that is anticipated to take place in several international communities. Set- up costs for a coach in a new international community is approximately $32,000 for the first year and half that in subsequent years. This includes dependable transportation, equipment, Bibles and Gospel materials, all so essential for discipleship.
With your support, Sports Outreach team members can engage the enemy head on. The devil has come to steal, kill, and destroy, whether it be faith, families, or neighborhoods. As more coaches are raised up to work in challenging places, lives will be transformed as God’s love is shared and the Gospel message takes hold. As we knock on the door of the Lord for breakthrough and seek His will and direction to expand our mission fields, we are asking for your support. We appreciate your prayerful consideration of any amount. Simply return the enclosed card by the end of the year or go to our website at www.sportsoutreach.net to make your donation. Together we can look ahead and anticipate a BREAKTHROUGH in 2022!
Serving Together,
The Sports Outreach Ministry Team