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Making disciples through sports.
We are convinced that no one should live and die without hearing God’s good news. That’s why we’re using sports as a platform to share this message of hope with young people, their families, and their communities!
We’re part of something bigger.
Sports Friends is a ministry of the 130-year-old international mission organization, SIM, which serves in more than 70 countries around the globe.
280,000+
That’s how many young people you’re reaching with the love of Christ across Africa, Asia, and the Americas.
There’s always something you can do to help.
Pray
“By Prayer” has been SIM’s motto since 1893! Join us in the privilege of prayer as together we seek the Lord on behalf of the Sports Friends ministry.
Give
Give monthly and join our amazing community of Game Changers who are reaching young people with the love of Christ on an ongoing basis.
Serve
We’re always looking for more awesome people to join our diverse, global team! Your passions, gifts, and skills can all be used for God’s glory.
Read the latest from our blog.
Young Retirees Find New Ministry in Soccer Coaching
In Waterloo, Ontario, Gary and Jo-Anne, a "young" retired couple, have embarked on a new career as soccer coaches. Every Tuesday evening from early June to late August, they train neighborhood kids on their church grounds with the help of volunteers. On Wednesdays,...
The Hard Road to Hope
In recent years the industrialized world has sought to recover from a devastating global pandemic. It was a disaster that had separated people from those they loved, confined families to small spaces and robbed their freedom to pursue life, work, and relationships...
Taking it to the Next Level
Ben Wildman is full of energy, an insightful communicator, and a bold bringer of new ideas. I had the chance to chat with him about how he’s implemented innovation in the training of Sports Friends’ coaches – what he calls the “bread and butter” of the...
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