Upward offers an evangelistic
sports ministry specifically designed for
kindergarten through sixth grade boys and
girls that promotes salvation, character,
and self-esteem in every child.
What We Believe
We believe the Bible to be the inspired,
authoritative, Word of God.
We believe that there is one God, eternally
existent in three persons – the
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
We believe in the deity of our Lord
Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in
His sinless life, in His miracles, in
His vicarious and atoning death through
His shed blood, in His bodily resurrection,
in His ascension to the right hand of
the Father, and in His personal return
in power and glory.
We believe that for the salvation of
lost and sinful people, regeneration by
the Holy Spirit is absolutely essential.
We believe in the present ministry of
the Holy Spirit, by whose indwelling the
Christian is enabled to live a godly life.
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 eternal punishment.
We believe in the spiritual unity of
believers in our Lord Jesus Christ.
Upward Statements
Vision Statement
Submitting to God's authority, Upward desires
to change generations globally and recognize
that Every Child Is 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 Christlike attitude,
Upward is 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, and detailed
evangelistic ministry
Always viewing conflicts as ministry
opportunities
Reaching beyond denominational and cultural
boundaries to encourage Kingdom Growth
Developing participants to share the
love of Christ in and beyond Upward
