Sports Ministry Apprenticeships
MINISTRY LOCATION: SOUTH AFRICA & KENYA
One of the biggest needs in the communities where our teams work is for safe places for the children to play and grow into their full potential as young adults. Novo’s teams in these regions have seen the extraordinary power of sports to bring people together in an environment of redeemed competition and discover God through scripture using Discovery Bible Study methods.
These places of connection on and off the playing field create opportunities for kids to experience God's love, become faithful and obedient followers of Jesus, and play a part in the transformative work of God in their communities. Coaches, teammates, and supporters become an extended family that can provide a strong foundation to launch other kingdom initiatives.
The Novo Sports Ministry Project helps these teams launch apprenticeship programs that will equip and train young local leaders to be coaches and mentors for the youth in their communities. The apprenticeships include:
Formal life-coach training
In-depth teaching on spiritual disciplines, scriptural engagement, leadership development, personality assessment, and ministry methodologies
Training in asset-based development approaches that help transform their communities from the inside out
Practical opportunities to put it into practice by leading local youth sports teams
How You Can Help
The success stories are already coming in for these programs, but the need is great and there are many more who could be included. Early investment in the youth of these communities can have ripple effects that continue throughout their lives. Your support can help equip these programs for greater impact and help us to launch more young local leaders for these communities affected by poverty.
Would you prayerfully consider a one-time gift to help support current and future apprentices and the sports teams they serve?