Deploying trips are an essential part of Sports Outreach. They get people from the U.S out of their comfort zone, into another culture, and serving alongside the staff overseas. It is a common belief that missions trips only impact those overseas, but really, the impact from trips happens most on the trip takers themselves. Read below from Elizabeth who shared with us how the trip impacted her much more than she imagined it would.
Read MoreJim Haley from New Albany Presbyterian Church shared his experience on his trip to Ometepec, Mexico to serve with Tim and Bard Wood, SOI Mexico Directors. This was the first Sports Outreach trip sent in 2021 after the Coronavirus pandemic and we are so thankful to hear how the Lord has continued to work in Mexico!
Read More“I don't remember our exact conversation, but it ended up with me on my knees, sobbing, asking for Jesus to be in my heart.”
Read More“In 2009, I went on my first trip to Kampala, Uganda with Sports Outreach. At the time, I was a full-time mom, raising four young boys. I had never been away from them, much less out of the country. Little did I know then, how deeply this experience would change my life or that of my family…”
Read More“Even seven years later, I can honestly say that my interactions with the Good News team, with the Sports Outreach staff and with the local people permanently altered the way that I experience God and interact with others.”
Read More“My family and I met Lawrence in Lagutu (near Gulu) in November 2016. He had undiagnosed physical and mental challenges…”
Read MoreI am a Missionary Coach in Lynchburg with Sports Outreach. I have had the privilege of also being a trip leader on international trips. My visits overseas have taught me so many lessons.
Read More“I was in San Salvador to visit my friend Humberto Alferez, who directs Sports Outreach in El Salvador, as well as get a better understanding of his ministry there. Humberto is an amazing man and servant of the Lord…”
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