Sports has proven to be one of the most effective relationship building tools for the growth of the Gospel. Simply sharing in the game together, whether playing or coaching, quickly breaks down barriers and establishes lasting
friendships. This platform has been at the center of Sports Outreach ministries from the beginning and is still being used today, with over 1,800 players involved weekly in these programs. Read about how SOI uses sports as a ministry outreach in some of the locations we serve.

• Kampala: The Good News Football Club runs soccer teams in 4 of the major slums. At the soccer games and practices the Gospel message is preached and one-on-one discipleship takes place.
  
  
• Kampala: A chess academy has been established in the Katwe slum along with satellite outreach programs in other locations. This provides an opportunity to reach children who do not play soccer or other active sports.
  
  
• Charlotte, NC: Weekly summer sports camps in low-income areas are run by SOI staff and interns. The staff care for the children while also sharing the message of Jesus throughout the week.
  
  
• The School of Sports Ministry is designed to train Christian men & women to be leaders through utilizing sports ministry and setting up viable sports programs within their communities. The school also encourages these leaders to create their own self-sustaining ministries.
  
  
• Maranatha Soccer: To develop relationships with youth and adults, share the gospel, and open doors for sharing Christ with others.
  
  
• El Salvador: Consistent soccer training along with discipleship for children and youth within partner churches and schools.

More on Sports Ministry

SOI has a unique Chess Academy started by one of our Kampala SOI staff members READ MORE »

To read and hear the incredible story of the “Slum Queen”, Phiona Mutesi, click HERE »

To read about the new sports ministry in Soroti, Uganda click HERE »

Learn about the new sports ministry program in Lynchburg, VA by clicking HERE »

If you are interested in learning how you can partner with us through sports ministry, click here to contact us.