Connecting Sports Ministry Leaders to resources
REACHgathering is the largest gathering of church sports, fitness and recreation ministry leaders in the nation. If you offer products/services that could benefit our attendees, please click below for full Sponsor info.
REACH Foundational Partners
Hall of Fame Sponsors
Upward Sports
Partnering with churches to leverage sports in their community
CONNECTING FAMILIES + BUILDING COMMUNITIES
Upward Sports
We desire to be a trusted ministry partner to church leaders in every community to increase the impact of their mission. Our mission is to "promote the discovery of Jesus through sports."
Contact: Jennifer McCraw jmccraw@upward.org
Website: www.upward.org
MVP Sponsor
Eternity Sports
Our mission at Eternity Sports is to connect and grow Churches and Christian athletes/coaches—and inspire them to impact their game for eternity!
Eternity Sports
We strive to encourage, inspire and educate those who desire to implement their faith into sports and glorify God in their game. By providing an avenue to connect with one another, helpful resources, podcasts, leadership, and mentors, we can transform the culture in sports…for eternity!
Contact: Josh Merrill josh@eternitysports.com
Website: www.EternitySports.com
All-Star Sponsors
American Soccer Company / SCORE Sports
For athletes of all ages and levels, SCORE Sports creates and provides accessible, quality uniforms and sports equipment. Unique in the industry, SCORE combines top-quality products, a vertically integrated manufacturing system, and unmatched personal attention to serve league administrators, team managers, organizations, volunteers, and athletes.
Contact: Anne Hernandez anne@scoresports.com
Website: www.scoresports.com
Banquet Sponsor
Author: Dave Waddell
Enjoy the writing style that promotes taking the Bible personally. Through personal stories, many comical, Waddell communicates the similarities we share with biblical characters, stories, and lessons.
Contact: David Waddell david@davidwaddell.biz
Website: www.davidwaddell.biz
Rookie and Foundational Partner Sponsors
CEDE SPORTS
CEDE SPORTS is committed to redeeming the idol of sports and the people who play them by leading a global movement of gospel centered sports ministries in local churches. Cede serves to coach and mentor sports ministry leaders, connect sports ministers with one another, and provide relevant resources.
Contact: Bob Schindler bschindler@cedesports.org
Website: www.cedesports.org
CSRM
The Association of Church Sports and Recreation Ministers (CSRM) exists to equip local churches to change lives through Sports Outreach Ministries. The strategy used to accomplish this vision includes the "4C's" of CSRM - Conferencing; Consulting; Certification; Connections.
Contact: Kat Linhart manager.csrm@gmail.com
Website: www.csrm.org
Heart of a Champion Sports
Heart of a champion offers travel sport curriculum and training for character coaches as well as impact basketball devotional curriculum, coach training, and parent training.
Contact: Tim Adcox timothywayneadcox@gmail.com
Website: https://www.heartofachampionsports.com/
J3:16 Ministries
J316 Ministries vision and mission is to creatively communicate the Gospel, John 3:16, The Greatest Story Ever Told, to the neighborhoods and nations of the world, through the J316 resources.
Contact: Butch Morley butch@j316ministries.com
Website: www.j316ministries.com
Sports Crusaders
We partner with the local Church to provide a "turn-key" sports camp to reach the community. We hire and train college age athletes to provide a week-long day camp at your church. We share the gospel throughout these camps. The sports we provide are: Basketball, Baseball/Softball, Cheerleading, Soccer and/or Volleyball. Our camps are affordable and effective for reaching children in your community.
“New in 2024! The Lord has “expanded our territory” into the world of E-Sports! We would love to visit with you about how God has opened many doors for the Good News to be shared in this unreached community.”
Contact: Tricia Alberts tricia@sportscrusaders.org
Website: www.sportscrusaders.org
Faith and Sports Institute
Think deep. Lead strong. Run the race well.
The Faith & Sports Institute (FSI) is a team of athletes, coaches, chaplains, and scholars who provide theological education, compelling research, and formative practices for Christian leaders in sports
Contact: Isaac lee- isaac_y_lee@baylor.edu
Website: https://truettseminary.baylor.edu/programs-centers/faith-sports-institute
Marriage Builders
A husband-and-wife team who share the same desire to mentor, coach, equip and motivate couples through regular marriage maintenance which they believe strengthens a healthy marriage and strong covenant.
Contact: Dwight & Angela McDowell- maintainmarriage@gmail.com
Website:https://marriagemapp.com
UNPACKIN' it Ministries
Fantasy Football Fellowship is a ministry initiative of UNPACKIN' it Ministries that provides content, resources, and strategies for Fantasy Football leagues to experience deep fellowship and grow in their faith throughout the season. We've designed a way for churches and sports ministries to leverage Fantasy Football for outreach and discipleship.
Contact: Bryce Johnson- Bryce@unpackinit.com
Website: www.unpackinit.com
Hoops for Hope International
WE BELIEVE EVERYONE HAS A PURPOSE, PLAN, PART, PLACE & POWER
We want to see young people improve their basketball skills as well as discover that they are significant in this world. We do this by taking trips to host camps around the world.
Contact: Jason Phillips- jason@hoopsforhopeinternational.org
Website: https://hoopsforhopeinternational.org/
Jesus Loves You Balls
“The JLYB is a valuable tool to help share the gospel. Our staff and volunteers can easily engage the children and their parents with the gospel by using the QR code on the ball.”–Former Pastor,
Our mission is to "Equip people everywhere to use sports to share the love of Jesus."
Contact: isaac@jesuslovesyouball.com
Website: https://jesuslovesyouball.com/
REC DESK
RecDesk is a dynamic and innovative company that provides technology solutions for a variety of recreation and facility focused industries. Our team is comprised of talented and dedicated professionals who are passionate about delivering top-notch products and services to our clients. We work hard to foster a positive and supportive work environment where our team members can thrive, grow, and make a real impact.
Contact: Chrisi Kemp-chrisi.kemp@recdesk.com
Website: https://recdesk.com/
Commission Leadership
At Commission Leadership, we provide Connection and Coaching for pastors and other leaders in the Church, BY FOLLOWING A BIBLICAL FRAMEWORK FOR LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Jesus connected with and lead five groups of people: The Lost, The Crowds, The Followers, The Disciples, and the Leaders. We help you adapt this framework and other Biblical Principles to your modern ministry context.
Contact:Wes Bryant-wbryant@commissionleadership.com
Website: https://www.commissionleadership.com/
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
The mission of FCA is to lead every coach and athlete in a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and his church. We accomplish our mission through our discipleship method of E3: Engaging, Equipping, and Empowering coaches and athletes to know and grow in Christ and lead others to do the same.
Contact: Laurie Pluck-lpluck@fca.org
Website: https://www.fca.org/
Connecting Sports Ministry Leaders to resources
REACHgathering is the largest gathering of church sports, fitness and recreation ministry leaders in the nation. If you offer products/services that could benefit our attendees, please click below for full Sponsor info.
REACH Foundational Partners
Hall of Fame Sponsors
Upward Sports
Partnering with churches to leverage sports in their community
CONNECTING FAMILIES + BUILDING COMMUNITIES
Upward Sports
We desire to be a trusted ministry partner to church leaders in every community to increase the impact of their mission. Our mission is to "promote the discovery of Jesus through sports."
Contact: Jennifer McCraw jmccraw@upward.org
Website: www.upward.org
MVP Sponsor
Eternity Sports
Our mission at Eternity Sports is to connect and grow Churches and Christian athletes/coaches—and inspire them to impact their game for eternity!
Eternity Sports
We strive to encourage, inspire and educate those who desire to implement their faith into sports and glorify God in their game. By providing an avenue to connect with one another, helpful resources, podcasts, leadership, and mentors, we can transform the culture in sports…for eternity!
Contact: Josh Merrill josh@eternitysports.com
Website: www.EternitySports.com
All-Star Sponsors
American Soccer Company / SCORE Sports
For athletes of all ages and levels, SCORE Sports creates and provides accessible, quality uniforms and sports equipment. Unique in the industry, SCORE combines top-quality products, a vertically integrated manufacturing system, and unmatched personal attention to serve league administrators, team managers, organizations, volunteers, and athletes.
Contact: Anne Hernandez anne@scoresports.com
Website: www.scoresports.com
Rookie and Foundational Partner Sponsors
CEDE SPORTS
CEDE SPORTS is committed to redeeming the idol of sports and the people who play them by leading a global movement of gospel centered sports ministries in local churches. Cede serves to coach and mentor sports ministry leaders, connect sports ministers with one another, and provide relevant resources.
Contact: Bob Schindler bschindler@cedesports.org
Website: www.cedesports.org
Author – David Waddell
Enjoy the writing style that promotes taking the Bible personally. Through personal stories, many comical, Waddell communicates the similarities we share with biblical characters, stories, and lessons.
Contact: David Waddell david@davidwaddell.biz
Website: www.davidwaddell.biz
CSRM
The Association of Church Sports and Recreation Ministers (CSRM) exists to equip local churches to change lives through Sports Outreach Ministries. The strategy used to accomplish this vision includes the "4C's" of CSRM - Conferencing; Consulting; Certification; Connections.
Contact: Kat Linhart manager.csrm@gmail.com
Website: www.csrm.org
Heart of a Champion Sports
Heart of a champion offers travel sport curriculum and training for character coaches as well as impact basketball devotional curriculum, coach training, and parent training.
Contact: Tim Adcox timothywayneadcox@gmail.com
Website: https://www.heartofachampionsports.com/
J3:16 Ministries
J316 Ministries vision and mission is to creatively communicate the Gospel, John 3:16, The Greatest Story Ever Told, to the neighborhoods and nations of the world, through the J316 resources.
Contact: Butch Morley butch@j316ministries.com
Website: www.j316ministries.com
Sports Crusaders
We partner with the local Church to provide a "turn-key" sports camp to reach the community. We hire and train college age athletes to provide a week-long day camp at your church. We share the gospel throughout these camps. The sports we provide are: Basketball, Baseball/Softball, Cheerleading, Soccer and/or Volleyball. Our camps are affordable and effective for reaching children in your community.
“New in 2024! The Lord has “expanded our territory” into the world of E-Sports! We would love to visit with you about how God has opened many doors for the Good News to be shared in this unreached community.”
Contact: Tricia Alberts tricia@sportscrusaders.org
Website: www.sportscrusaders.org
Faith and Sports Institute
Think deep. Lead strong. Run the race well.
The Faith & Sports Institute (FSI) is a team of athletes, coaches, chaplains, and scholars who provide theological education, compelling research, and formative practices for Christian leaders in sports
Contact: Isaac lee- isaac_y_lee@baylor.edu
Website: https://truettseminary.baylor.edu/programs-centers/faith-sports-institute
Marriage Builders
A husband-and-wife team who share the same desire to mentor, coach, equip and motivate couples through regular marriage maintenance which they believe strengthens a healthy marriage and strong covenant.
Contact: Dwight & Angela McDowell- maintainmarriage@gmail.com
Website:https://marriagemapp.com
UNPACKIN' it Ministries
Fantasy Football Fellowship is a ministry initiative of UNPACKIN' it Ministries that provides content, resources, and strategies for Fantasy Football leagues to experience deep fellowship and grow in their faith throughout the season. We've designed a way for churches and sports ministries to leverage Fantasy Football for outreach and discipleship.
Contact: Bryce Johnson- Bryce@unpackinit.com
Website: www.unpackinit.com
Hoops for Hope International
WE BELIEVE EVERYONE HAS A PURPOSE, PLAN, PART, PLACE & POWER
We want to see young people improve their basketball skills as well as discover that they are significant in this world. We do this by taking trips to host camps around the world.
Contact: Jason Phillips- jason@hoopsforhopeinternational.org
Website: https://hoopsforhopeinternational.org/
REC DESK
RecDesk is a dynamic and innovative company that provides technology solutions for a variety of recreation and facility focused industries. Our team is comprised of talented and dedicated professionals who are passionate about delivering top-notch products and services to our clients. We work hard to foster a positive and supportive work environment where our team members can thrive, grow, and make a real impact.
Contact: Chrisi Kemp-chrisi.kemp@recdesk.com
Website: https://recdesk.com/
Commission Leadership
At Commission Leadership, we provide Connection and Coaching for pastors and other leaders in the Church, BY FOLLOWING A BIBLICAL FRAMEWORK FOR LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Jesus connected with and lead five groups of people: The Lost, The Crowds, The Followers, The Disciples, and the Leaders. We help you adapt this framework and other Biblical Principles to your modern ministry context.
Contact:Wes Bryant-wbryant@commissionleadership.com
Website: https://www.commissionleadership.com/
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
The mission of FCA is to lead every coach and athlete in a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and his church. We accomplish our mission through our discipleship method of E3: Engaging, Equipping, and Empowering coaches and athletes to know and grow in Christ and lead others to do the same.
Contact: Laurie Pluck-lpluck@fca.org
Website: https://www.fca.org/