Vision Statement
MAI
Missionary Athletes International
MAI Office Websites
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| www.ChicagoEagles.com |
| www.SeahorseSoccer.com |
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Soccer camps have been an integral part of MAI’s ministry since its beginning in 1983. Over 3300 youth attended 55 camps conducted in partnership with over 40 churches in the United States, Czech Republic and Ukraine during 2007. Camp curriculum is developed each year following our 4 guiding pillars which are Evangelism, Church Partnership, Training Leaders and Excellence. Camp curriculum is developed each year with a theme that relates to both soccer and the Bible, such as "Glory Road" based on John 14:5-6 "I am the Way and the Truth and the Life". The camp coaches develop relationships with the kids during the training times and lead the Bible lesson times. On the fourth day of the camp, the children are presented with an opportunity to accept Christ as their savior. Over 360 attending the camps make first-time decisions for Christ in 2007! The Charlotte Eagles partnered Camino del Rey, a Spanish-speaking church, and Que Pasa, a Spanish-language newspaper, to operate a camp for children from Spanish-speaking families. In addition, refugee children from Somalia, Vietnam, and other parts of the world were offered an opportunity to participate at a camp conducted at a local YMCA facility. The Chicago Eagles Summer Academy partnered with two churches to host three camps in inner city areas of Chicago. The camp staff lived with host families in these inner city areas during the camp, increasing their opportunities to build relationships in the community. While some of the staff ran the soccer drills, others befriended many of the homeless men and women who stay in the parks where the camps take place. In addition to camps, MAI staff are involved in various outreach activities in the community such as after-school clinics, refugee outreach, homeschool clinics and school assemblies. Currently the Seahorses are involved in several local ministries. These include three After School programs, the Seahorse Soccer Academy twice a week, the development of a Church Centered Sports Ministry with two churches and several consulting partnerships where we share Sports Ministry curriculum either in English or in Spanish. |
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