Upward Statements
Vision Statement:
Submitting to God's authority, Upward desires to change generations globally and recognize that Every Child Is A Winner.
Purpose Statement:
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 invluved 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 Christ-like 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