REACH Foundational Partners

LIST OF 2025 REACH GATHERING SPONSORS

Hall of Fame Sponsors

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

Grace Theological Seminary

Grace Theological Seminary is a learning community dedicated to teaching, training, and transforming the whole person for local church and global ministry. 

Contact: Rob Neufer, Director of Seminary Admissions, rob.neufer@grace.edu, 

Website(s): seminary.grace.edu and grace.edu/deploy

MVP SponsorS

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

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

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/

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

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 Ball

“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 Nelson- isaac@jesuslovesyouball.com

Website: https://jesuslovesyouball.com/

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! 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: Neil Gossett-gossettn@gmail.com

Website: https://eternitysports.com/

Luke5Adventures

PURPOSE: Hiking with those who can't hike themselves.

MISSION: Create community by bringing families impacted by disability closer to Christ and showing empathetic love by making the IMpossible, possible.

VISION: We are a global fellowship of friends helping those impacted by disability experience the love of Christ through outdoor adventure.

Contact: Mike Sanders: mike.sander@luke5adventures.org

Website: http://luke5adventures.com/

Connect Camp Ministries

PURPOSE:We provide a remarkable day camp experience that helps churches meet new families!

MISSION: We’ll build the camp. You'll build the relationships. Together we’ll grow the Kingdom.

Contact: Adam Leakey adam@connect-ministries.com 706-530-2943

Website: connectcamps.com/host-a-camp

Joni and Friends Ohi0

PURPOSE: Joni and Friends is a 501c3 ministry whose mission is to Glorify God as we communicate the gospel and mobilize the global church to evangelize, disciple, and serve people living with disability.

Contact: Jamia Cinelli- jamia.cinelli@joniandfriends.org

Website: https://joniandfriends.org/ohio/ Jamia Cinelli ohio@joniandfriends.org

Mission Athletes International

PURPOSE: Missionary Athletes International is a Gospel-centered ministry that introduces people to Jesus Christ, teaches them to follow Him, and empowers them as leaders through the global environment of soccer. We are partnering with churches and other sports ministries to reach others with the Gospel through the upcoming World Cup 2026 Outreach.
Contact: Rick McKinley-rick@maisoccer.com

Website:https://www.maisoccer.com/

Nazters Golf

PURPOSE:The Nazters is a sports ministry rooted in the belief that the game of golf can be used as a tool to share the love of Jesus and to build relationships within our communities. We strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment on the course, where golfers of all skill levels can come together to grow in their faith and enjoy the game. Our goal is to create a golfing culture that is centered on Christ and enables everyone to experience His love through the game.
Contact: -Kenny Miller -naztersgolf@gmail.com

Website: https://nazters.com/