Sports Ambassadors

Purpose:

Mobilizing godly and effective Christian sports ministry leaders to disciple all nations.

History:

The President’s wife Madame Chiang Kai-Shek invited the team in late 1951, to which 7 Taylor University and Wheaton College athletes responded as Coach Don Odle led them. The first Sports Ambassadors’ team was in 1952 to Taiwan for 7 weeks. The team played 87 games before 300,000.

Ministry Activities:

1. Evangelism – sports teams playing then preaching as they work with local church.

2. Encouragement – partner with local church and assist pastor in reaching his community/neighborhood.

3. Edify – disciple team members during the schedule.

4. Equip – train leaders in the church to do sports ministry on a regular basis (not simply one time events).

Sports: Basketball, Mens’ and Womens’ Volleyball, and Softball

Where Sports Ambassadors Works:

Asia, Latin America, and Africa