Sports Ministry

Our mission is to equip churches and church planters to use sports to make disciples of Jesus Christ among young people, their families, and their communities. We believe that sports ministry serves as a powerful tool for the Church to build relationships with young people and share with them the hope of the gospel

Sports Friends works in 19 countries and ministers to almost 300,000 young people through the powerful platform of sport. Our mission is to equip churches and church planters to use sport to make disciples of Jesus Christ among young people, their families and their communities. We believe sports ministry is a powerful tool for the church to build relationships and share the gospel hope. We provide training for church partners, with those attending becoming coaches in their communities. These “life coaches” are mentoring and loving young people, walking with them through life’s challenges, and helping them become mature disciples.

We’re always looking for more awesome people to join our diverse, global team! We need people who have a passion for sports and young people, but it’s not essential for many of the roles within Sports Friends. We are also looking for workers who have gifts in administration, communications, discipleship, leadership, pastoral care, and many more as we seek to equip the church to make disciples. Your passions, gifts, and skills can all be used for God’s glory! Whether you’re ready to engage in long-term ministry or want to test the water with an internship or short-term ministry trip, we can help connect you to God’s work all over the world.