our core values
ÇÇHONOR GOD – In all that we do.
Matthew 22:36–38
ÇÇPURSUE EXCELLENCE – Because God
creates all things with excellence
and we therefore we will do no less.
Colossians 3:17
ÇÇDEVELOP PEOPLE – Both physically and
spiritually. 2 Timothy 2:2
ÇÇBE GOOD STEWARDS – All things are gifts
from God, on loan to us to help those in
need. 1 Peter 4:10
ÇÇBE PRACTICAL – Meeting people
where they are with usable,
friendly and appropriate strategies.
James 2:15–17
ÇÇBE BURDEN-LIFTING – Sharing the
Gospel and improving the daily life of
those we serve. Galatians 6:2
ÇÇBE SUSTAINABLE – Equipping people
and communities with abilities and
means that enable them to become self-
sustaining and supporting. Psalm 55:22
how you can help sports outreach
In addition to your prayers and i n s t i t u t e
encouragement, perhaps you might
consider a donation or commiting to international emphasis on
ongoing support of a staff member or developing countries
ministry program of Sports Outreach.
Gifts may be made online at
www.sportsoutreach.net or via mail to
the SOI International Headquarters.
SOI is chartered in the Commonwealth
of Virginia as a registered 501 (c)3
organization. All gifts are fully tax-
deductible.
sports outreach Using Sports to . . .
i n s t i t u t e
international headquarters Evangelize
p.o. box 11855 Minister
lynchburg, va 24506
434.528.2516 Disciple
www.sportsoutreach.net
info@sportsoutreach.net
our statement of faith
SOI adopts as its Statement of Faith, that which
appears in the constitution of the National
Association of Evangelicals.
our purpose and our opportunity
ÇÇ We believe the Bible to be the inspired, the only Since its founding in 1988, the fundamental purpose of Sports Outreach Institute,
infallible, authoritative Word of God. Inc. has been to identify and train committed Christian leadership in the effective
ÇÇ We believe that there is one God, eternally use and understanding of sports ministry to spread the Gospel and alleviate
existent in three persons: Father, Son and Holy human suffering … with a primary focus on East Central Africa and Latin America
Spirit.
Our methodology is based on an incarnational and relational model that affords
ÇÇ We believe in the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, in us the opportunity to serve others by equipping, encouraging and walking
His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, alongside those with whom we work. Our goal is not to gain recognition and credit
in His vicarious and atoning death through His
for ourselves but rather, to be a servant in the true sense of the word, modeling
shed blood, in His bodily resurrection, in His
Christ at every turn. While we are a resource, ownership must always belong to the
ascension to the right hand of the Father, and
in His personal return in power and glory. nationals and final decisions rest with the leaders we serve.

ÇÇ We believe that for the salvation of lost and

sinful people, regeneration by the Holy Spirit is
absolutely essential.
ÇÇ We believe in the present ministry of the Holy
Spirit by whose indwelling the Christian is
enabled to live a godly life.
ÇÇ We believe in the resurrection of both the
saved and the lost; they that are saved unto the
resurrection of life and they that are lost unto
the resurrection of damnation.
ÇÇ We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in
our Lord Jesus Christ.
serving the poorest of the poor
our strategy
Sports Outreach Institute commits to employ the incarnational, relational model of
our Good News Teams in Africa as well as the church-planting model employed by our
ministry team in Mexico. In Africa we remain committed to provide the following in each
community served by SOI.
Feeding program Tuition grants and vocational training
Discipleship and Bible teaching Community Service
Ministry of compassion to HIV/AIDS victims