vision and mission statement
Our vision is to see a day when there are Christ followers on every team and sport. In every nation.
Our mission is to build spiritual movements everywhere through the platform of sports so that everyone who knows someone who truly follows Jesus.
PLAYER TESTIMONIES
Maurice and Reulonda Williams
"We know first hand the pressures that come with playing in the NFL. Over the course of our nine years in the league, and now nine years retired we have seen how the negative statistics play out in the lives of NFL players first hand. This has not been the story for us.
Renaldo Wynn
"Having a Chaplain while playing in the NFL helped me grow spiritually, which helped me to grow every area of my life as husband, father, friend, and teammate. There were times when adverse situations would come up unexpectedly and our team Chaplain was a huge resource and support
Matt Stover
Matt Stover – “I am forever grateful for the privilege to have access to a team Chaplin during my 20 years in the NFL. Tom Petersburg, the Chaplin for the Cleveland Browns was instrumental with my growth as a man and player. I appreciated the time we had together. The Chaplin helped me learn how to serve and lead which in return made my transition from the NFL much smoother.
WHAT WE DO
Our intent is to build into the lives of coaches; players and their spouses, while helping them positively impact their communities. We want to help professional athletes and their fans answer questions of faith. Whether they’re competing for a spot in the starting line-up, dealing with an unexpected trade and move, or balancing a busy practice and travel schedule, professional athletes and their families face tremendous pressure and stress. Our goal is to help balance these demands by giving athletes a new framework for competition: honoring God by competing to the best of their ability and leaving the outcome in His hands.
the need
78% Bankrupt
78% Divorced
X% of NFL players also suffer from high rates of
Domestic Violence
Incidents, Mental Health Issues
and Suicide
The statistics for NFL players and their families are both alarming and troubling and our ministry is working to eradicate these numbers.
THE GAME PLAN
WIN – Engaging with athletes to change the culture of sport as they understand the importance of knowing Jesus in a real and personal way.
Build - Teaching spiritual principles (including the gospel, the Sprit-filled life, testimony sharing, and discipleship) that grow athletes in their faith
Send – Directing Christ-followers to take the initiative to relationally multiply their faith into the lives of teammates and those they influence
JOIN OUR TEAM
As a missionary for Athletes in Action our ministry is funded by the support of faithful financial partners and churches. We ask that you would prayerfully consider joining our team of ministry partners.