About Upward Sports at
OUMC
Upward promotes character
and self-esteem in every child by providing:
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Equal playing time for every
player
= Co-ed
leagues
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A one-hour practice and game
each week of the season
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An evaluation process to provide
equal opportunity for improvement
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And much more!
Vision Statement
Submitting to God’s
authority, Upward desires to change generations globally and recognize that
Every Child I A Winner.
Purpose Statements
The purpose of Upward
Sports Ministries is to fulfill God’s vision that He planned long ago by
promoting:
- Salvation
– To share the love of Jesus Christ with everyone involved in an Upward
ministry
- Character
– To help every child grow as Jesus did – spiritually, physically,
mentally and socially
- Self-
Esteem – To help every child grow in their understanding and enjoyment
of sports
Mission
Statement
Upward is committed to
equipping believers to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with unlimited
children through sports ministry.
Guiding Principles
To achieve our mission
with a Christ-like attitude, we are committed to:
Using
ever-changing ways to share a never changing message
Promoting
and protecting the mission of Upward through sound stewardship of all
resources
Working
together as a unified team to be a first-class, organized, detailed,
evangelistic ministry
Always
viewing conflicts as ministry opportunities
Reaching
beyond denominational and cultural boundaries to encourage Kingdom Growth
Go to the Upward
Sports national web page.
