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Reaching Families Beyond Sunday Morning: The Power of Sports Ministry
It starts with one child on the court or field, but the impact can reach an entire family. Upward Sports helps your church create meaningful connections that open doors to relationships and the discovery of Jesus.
A Sports League Can Open Your Church to New Families
Some families who wouldn't consider visiting your church on Sunday may gladly come to watch their children play. An organized youth sports league gives your church opportunities to welcome those families back throughout a season.
Many families participating in Upward Sports don't have a church home. Upward shares the story of a Maryland church where a child's participation led his family to genuine friendships and eventually into the congregation. That same church reports other young families coming to faith in Jesus through its sports ministry.
Your church leads the ministry. Upward helps with training, league-management tools, Gospel-centered resources, and ongoing support, so leaders can focus on relationships.
Explore how sports ministry could fit your church and community.
What Upward Is All About
For a pastor's perspective on sports ministry, watch Upward Sports' What Upward Is All About. What Upward Is All About — Watch video
A Conversation About Your Church's Goals
Whether you have a gym, a field, or another suitable space, it starts with the families you hope to reach. You do not need to have every detail figured out before starting a conversation.
Tell Upward about your church's outreach goals, the community you serve, and what you would like to explore. Its team can help you think through potential next steps. SCHEDULE YOUR DISCOVERY CALL
