The Vision of Upward Basketball:
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 Basketball is to fulfill God's vision that He planned long ago by promoting:
1. Salvation - To share the love of Jesus Christ with everyone involved in Upward Basketball
2. Character - To help every child to grow as Jesus did - spiritually, physically, mentally, and socially
3. 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, we are 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 unified team to be a first class, organized, 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
Upward Basketball is for boys and girls 5k-6th grade. Registration takes place in October and November and the league officially begins in January. Practices take place during the week (Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday nights) and all games are played on Saturdays at FBC Belton.
If you are interested in volunteering in this dynamic ministry, contact Jay Fennell in the church office.
