"When I talk to pastors, they all agree on one thing: sport is not the only way that God reaches people, but for many people it is the only medium through which they will come to hear about Jesus."

John Wooden, USA

Global Challenge Event!

Kick Off 2008 - Austria

Dates: Option 1: 7 - 15 June 2008
Option 2: 7 - 19 June
Option 3: 7 - 30 June
Option 4: 21 - 30 June
Languages Preferred: English, German

Enthusiasm for football/soccer everywhere! In June 2008, the European football championship will be held in Austria (and Switzerland). We want to take advantage of this and share the love God with the people. Together with the churches we will have good fellowship, time of preparation, and of course, we want to do outreaches...to share Gods love! You will be part of public viewing, street evangelism, open air outreaches, sports and games in parks.

Short-Term Service Opportunities with SportsLink

Global Challenge short-term service opportunities are listed by date. Click on a link below to view information about a particular outreach. To apply for a particular Global Challenge option, contact your local OM field office (List at: www.om.org).

Stories from the Field

Costa Rica

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Hungary

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International

Middle East

Sharing Hope with the Hopeless

Moldova

New Zealand

Reflections on TEA - April 2008

South_asia

Ukraine

Wales

South Wales Churches Football Schools Debut Ball of Many Colours - July 2007

Countries with SportsLink Programmes

SportsLink is involved in many countries around the world. Click on a flag below to find out more about a particular country's programme and needs, and to hear their latest stories.