My name is Kevin Anderson Martínez, I am 18 years old, I want to tell my testimony of how God, through Sports Outreach El Salvador, transformed my life and restored my hope.
Read More“I can say with all I am sure that being part of Sport Outreach was the best thing that could have ever happened to me. Thanks to God and SOI for changing my life!”
Read MoreThe dedicated members of Sports Outreach Institute are the hands and feet of Jesus in the work of transforming lives in El Salvador. They do this because their own lives have been greatly transformed in some way. Hilda, SOI El Salvador staff member shared with us her story of how she was very sick, forced to drop out of school, and angry at God, to being healed, back in school, and working with SOI sharing the Gospel and serving others!
Read MoreSports Outreach Institute El Salvador uses Soccer as a means to share the Gospel with the children in their communities. They not only teach the children soccer skills but through other programs they also help provide the children with the supplies to perform well in the sport and other necessities so that they can thrive in daily life. SOI El Salvador Director Humberto shared with us the story of Kevin, who’s life has been greatly impacted by the soccer trainings, the Bible teachings, and the EmpowerMe sponsorship program.
Read More“I never imagined that my life would change in this way. Before, I was living in a place that did not even have electricity and we lack many things but today, even though we do not have our own house, we continue praying for that and we live very happy as a family. I am grateful for all the opportunities I have had in the last years. When I become a grown man and have a degree, I would like to help others, like our SOI coaches, supporting and training other children if possible. God’s will!”
Read MoreThis is the story of Nathaly, told by SOI El Salvador staff member Mirna. Naty was a shy girl who was not performing well in school but through the programs of SOI she has found faith in Jesus and hope for her future.
Read MoreMirna’s is the wife of Humberto de Alferez, Director of Sports Outreach Institute El Salvador. She also happens to be a key proponent of the ministry beginning. While working in the school system in Nuevo Cuscatlán, El Salvador she noticed a need and decided to take action.
Read MoreAndy is a coach serving on the SOI El Salvador team. This personal testimony is a wonderful example of how our ministry builds leaders who then invest in the next generation of young people, using sports as a tool.
Read MoreWhen they arrived, they were misbehaved children … Over the years, and with a lot of work from SOI volunteers and teachers, they have really changed their way of thinking and acting.
Read MoreIt’s exciting to see these milestones that illustrate so clearly the mission of Sports Outreach in action. We use sports to build Christian leaders. Jorge and Ariel were evangelized, discipled and trained as leaders. Now they are building future leaders as part of the SOI El Salvador team.
Read MoreWe thank God and we bless all those who join this effort to bring a morsel of bread and a voice of hope to those who suffer within our country in this worldwide tragedy.
Read MoreOur coaches in Nuevo Custatlan, El Savador, have resumed one of their sports ministries! Plus, two of our coaches are now Class D-licensed.
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