If one were to capture the 1998-2003 era with a verse, Isaiah 54:2 comes to mind, “Enlarge the place of your tent, stretch your tent curtains wide, do not hold back; lengthen your cords, strengthen your stakes.” SOI has always had a rich tapestry of staff members, men and women who pour out their lives to see people reached with the Gospel.
Read MoreThis month we continue our “Countdown to 35,” and as mentioned in the January 2023 newsletter, the years 1993-1998 were indeed ones of growth and encouragement. God used Russ Carr and others to strengthen the budding Sports Outreach ministry, facilitate sports clinics, and share the gospel in many sites around Uganda, and even neighboring Rwanda!
Read MoreDecember 2023 will mark 35 years since Sports Outreach Institute was incorporated- Throughout the year we will be sharing impact stories and ministry mile-markers that highlight the people and places that have propelled SOI along its 35-year journey. Our hope is that you will be prompted to praise God for His faithfulness that “continues through all generations.” (Psalms 100:5b)
Read MoreEach of us received a personalized invitation to join the Lord in expanding His Kingdom around the globe. On that note, I want to share a bit about the power of "a simple invitation.”
Read MoreWe have saved the best Breakthrough for last . . . you’ll recognize that we are stepping into our destiny. The destiny being the introduction of Robert Katende as Sports Outreach International Director!
Read MoreWe continue our three-part series celebrating 2022 as a year of BREAKTHROUGH at Sport Outreach with praise to God for opening up outreach trip destinations. Outreach trips provide a vital, mutually beneficial experience for both the host fields and the people that visit them.
Read MoreAs the year 2022 began, you may recall that the Sports Outreach team was claiming BREAKTHROUGH as our battle cry. We were trusting God to lead us to breakthrough in key areas,. . .God has led in some amazing ways, and during the last quarter of 2022 we’ll highlight them in a three-part series.
Read MoreWorking in Honduras and Guatemala is providing an ideal way to recruit, train, equip, and deploy the next generation of committed Christian leaders!
Read More“In 1991 Russ Carr, founder of Sports Outreach Institute (SOI); Carl Gans, late founding board member; and I traveled to Uganda to continue laying groundwork for the ministry of SOI . . . .” Keep reading to learn more about SOI Board Member Dan Ribben’s trip and what made such an impact on his life.
Read MoreMinistry in Kenya is thriving, though a “different tone” was detected in last month’s ministry report. While praise and gratitude are always expressed by Pastor Juma and his staff, there was an underlying message.
Read MoreWe are Wilson and Rose Estella, your SOI missionaries in Brazil. . .SOI Brazil was born in the heart of God, and it was in response to God's direction that SOI turned its eyes to Brazil.
SOI Brazil was just launched in February 2022 and God is on the move!
Read MoreRobert Katende’s visit to the U.S. last month allowed us a face-to-face question and answer session with this valued staff member and dear servant of the Lord. Get to know him in this month’s newsletter, and if you already do, you may learn something new!
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