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Mission, Values, and Guiding Principles

Vision Statement
Upward desires to change generations globally and recognize that Every Child Is A Winner.

Mission Statement
Upward is committed to equipping churches and other organizations to model their faith with unlimited children through sports.

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 Unlimited through sound stewardship of all resources
  • Working together as a unified team to be a first-class, organized, and detailed support ministry
  • Always viewing conflicts as ministry opportunity
  • Reaching beyond denominational and cultural boundaries to encourage Kingdom Growth
  • Developing participants to share the love of Christ in and beyond Upward

Purpose Statements
The purpose of Upward Sports Ministries is to fulfill God’s vision that He planned long ago by promoting:

Faith
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.

 

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Why Children?

Children are our future.  If the church can get involved with supporting local families in the community, then they can have an impact on that future.

A child’s moral foundation is in place by the age of 12 to 15.  Teaching relevant moral truths in the context of sports will provide a better chance of them being received. 

75% of children have dropped out of organized sports by the age of 13.  Having a sports experience focused on fun and fairness may keep them involved for life


What are these children saying about organized sports?

37% Wished no parents watched them play

41% Indicated that they've awakened in the middle of the night worrying about a game

69% Indicated that they prefer a coach who puts more priority on fun than winning

71% Said it wouldn't matter if no score were kept in the game.

74% Said they had seen out of control parents at their game

75% Have dropped out of organized sports by age 13

Sports Illustrated For Kids magazine
August 2001