Streetwise Disciple-Makers
“Oh no. The church has sent the wrong person.” It was the first thought to run through the trainer’s mind. “This man cannot do anything for Christ.” He looked like a thug! He did not know how to speak or behave in a church context, and his story revealed his...
Conspiracy of Hope
There is a conspiracy. You have always been pursued. Sports Friends coaches in Southeast Asia know that God is always moving, stirring in hearts that long for truth, freedom, hope, and honor. They know He works in both the most obvious and in the most obscure places,...
Unwelcome, Undeterred
Open Doors, an organization that advocates for persecuted Christians around the world, reports about these nations we love in Southeast Asia: Converts to Christianity face the most severe forms of Christian persecution. Abandoning Buddhism or tribal animist beliefs is...
Letter From A Coach With COVID-19
Coach Waldemar has been faithfully using sports ministry to pour into the lives of young people in Lima, Peru. Back in June, Waldemar contracted COVID-19. From his hospital bed in Lima, he wrote this moving letter to his team, his family, and his friends. Hello, how...
Meet the Team: Chisomo
What is your role with Sports Friends? I am the Netball Coordinator for Sports Friends Malawi. What is your favorite sport? Netball! What is your favorite Bible verse? Joshua 1:8: “Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on...
The Widow’s Mite
By Joseph Mwaura, Sports Friends Kenya “Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.” (Galatians 6:10) This scripture from Galatians seemed to resonate with Grace when an...
Meet the Team: Mercy
What is your role with Sports Friends?I am the Sports Friends Kenya Office Coordinator. My duties include; Financial reporting/tracking.Liaising with East Africa Support Services when it comes to handling Event Expense Reports and Budget Request Forms.Working on...
Meet the Team: Asrat
What is your role with Sports Friends? Sport Friends Ethiopia Director. What is your favorite sport? Football (soccer). What is your favorite Bible verse? Romans 15:7: "Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God." When...
Meet the Team: Mee
What is your role with Sports Friends? I am the Sports Friends Thailand Admin and Finance Manager. What is your favorite sport? Swimming. What is your favorite Bible verse? John 13:34: “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must...
For Future Generations
“They struggle with internet addiction. Gambling. Alcohol. The kids learn from their parents and teachers to drink to gain social standing and have more friends. So kids don’t go to school, they go to the liquor shop. They have drug problems and steal to get money for...