Upward Youth Sports (Upward)

Upward

We are pleased that you are interested in participating in an Upward Youth Sports Ministry Program.

Oak Grove Baptist Church offers Upward Basketball & Cheerleading in January and Upward Soccer in September.

Upward Harford County, which OGBC is proud to be a partner of, offers Upward Basketball thru Mount Zion and Mountain Christian Churches in June.

Parents - Upward Volunteers are privileged to help your child grow in their character development, knowledge and skill of the desired sport activity and knowledge of Jesus Christ and the gift of salvation that only he can offer. Additional information about Upward Youth Sports Ministries is available at www.upwardharford.com or www.upward.org

Below is the Mission Statement and Values of the Upward Youth Sports Ministry

Mission Statement

To introduce the children of Harford County and surrounding areas to Jesus Christ by creating opportunities to serve through sports.

 

Values

The Expectation of God-Moments
We believe that God is at work all around us.
Ephesians 2:10 - For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.

The Life of Integrity
We believe that how we live is more important than what we say.
Galatians 2:20 - I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.

The Discipline of Excellence
We believe in serving that exceeds expectations.
Colossians 3:17 - And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

The Priority of Children
We believe that Every Child Is A Winner.
Matthew 18:14 - In the same way your Father in heaven is not willing that any of these little ones should be lost.

All Upward Programs depend on dedicated volunteers for a successful program. If you like sports and are interested in introducing children to Jesus Christ, Oak Grove Baptist Church welcomes your assistance!


Each Upward program has specific needs, but the general areas where help is needed are:

  • Coaches
  • Referees
  • Administrative support
  • League coordinator (for example, 8 year old girls)
  • Prayer partner
  • Half-time speaker
  • Game Day scorekeeper
  • Advertising
  • Team Mom or Dad

To volunteer identify your desire to join the Upward volunteer team on your player registration form or contact Trey Wooten @ 410 838-9898 or Rob Sargent @ 443 838-6135.