Public Health has always been a crucial element of ministry in Kampala as it is at all Sports Outreach ministry sites. Now, especially with the Coronavirus pandemic, the need has increased to teach children and families proper sanitation and cleaning practices.
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 MoreMaking Scripture a central part of each sport clinic is a priority of Sports Outreach. Each clinic Coach Muan hosts, he teaches the kids a verse to go along with their theme. This verse is special because it lays out the Gospel so clearly. God sent His Son, Jesus, to die so that we can live! It is this great love that compels the coaches of Sports Outreach to disciple these kids.
Read MoreIn 2020 much of our domestic programming had to be cancelled or postponed due to Covid restrictions. But using great wisdom and while following Covid restrictions, Coach Amanda purposed to get back on the court with kids as soon as she could!
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 MoreIn January the SOM Uganda team organized a mini basketball tournament at Midland High School basketball court. One of the goals of the tournament was to compare the status and development of their own youth team with the others but more than that, the goal was to share the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ to many children and teenagers.
Read More“…one of the highlights of the sport ministry seminar for me was on the last day. I shared a brief devotion and spent the remainder of the class calling up the pastors individually to the altar in the church sanctuary. I was able to lay hands on them and pray for them and the start of their sports ministry. It was a powerful moment as each of these leaders were embolden and commissioned by the Spirit to use this new vehicle to claim their communities for the advancement of the gospel and the development of dedicated disciples.”
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 MoreCoach David in with Sports Outreach Programme Kenya recently tore his ACL and had to have significant knee surgery to repair it. Many of you may have either had this injury or know someone who has. You might think this would put him out of action for awhile in terms of doing sports ministry. But you’d be wrong!
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 MoreBozo lives in Croatia. He grew up Catholic but never had a personal relationship with the Lord. He lost both of his parents in the span of one year to cancer…
Read More
