What is Upward Sports?
Upward Sports is a faith-based program founded on Luke 2:52, “Jesus grew in wisdom and stature and in favor with God and man.”
For over thirty years, the purpose of Upward Sports has remained the same: to use the power of sports to share the gospel and promote the discovery of Jesus in every community, which means the impact can extend far beyond the game. Sports break down barriers and create a powerful catalyst for us to build relationships and serve others.
History of Upward Sports
Founded in 1995 out of a church in Spartanburg, South Carolina, founder Caz McCaslin had a passion for sports and a deep desire to reach his community. He created a sports experience that met the unmet needs of children and their families, focused on the sports experience and sharing the love of Jesus Christ. This vision for one community quickly grew into a team of individuals committed to supporting churches everywhere to maximize their unique resources and personalities to serve and meet the needs of their communities.
Today, there are over 2,000 Upward sports experiences across North America serving hundreds of thousands of young athletes playing basketball, soccer, cheerleading, volleyball, flag football, baseball and softball. What began as a local, recreational basketball league focused on reaching the surrounding community with the message of Jesus Christ has grown into a nationwide movement helping churches use sports to engage their local communities with the gospel.
To learn more about the Upward Sports organization and how it could bring the gospel through sport to your community, contact Pastor Dwight or find their website below!
An avid sports fan, Pastor Dwight Cameron oversees our Upward Sports Program here at COG, a ministry aimed at developing teamwork and character in children and adults across all backgrounds. He also enjoys coaching school sports teams at every level. Dwight is married to Marcy, and they have four amazing children.
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