Making Disciples In and Through Sport.
Ministry through sports means serving sport in the name of Jesus. We believe the purpose of sports is simple – having fun in an evangelical setting. We love to see lives impacted through the use of sports, recreation, and fitness ministries at our church. We are building bridges to the community for the purpose of leading people into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
Our goal is to create opportunities for healthy living through physical activity and sport, develop character as well as the social and mental well being in people of all ages, and helping people see they have great potential and are created for a purpose of loving God who wants them to live life to the fullest.
Soccer Shots
Soccer Shots is an engaging children’s soccer program with a focus on character development. It includes both soccer training and teaching about character traits. Their coaches are all background checked and trained in developmentally appropriate teaching and coaching techniques.
Soccer Shots provides a broad range of options for families, targets age specific training, and also allows us as a church to come alongside and get to know parents and families during the training and games.
Our Fall 2023 season is quickly approaching. It will run each Saturday from September – November. Times vary depending on age so click the button below to read more and sign up.
If you would like more information about our Soccer Shots league, please contact our Associate Pastor of Outreach & Missions, Marcus Price.
Fall 2023 Contact Marcus
Men’s Open Gym
This Connection Group is comprised of two age groups – under 30 and over 29 years old. Come out for non-competitive basketball and fellowship with other guys and don’t forget to bring a friend! Men’s Open Gym takes place in our gym at the main campus. Contact Wes Wickenheiser for more information or just show up the night of and have some fun.
Under 30 – Sundays @ 7:45pm
Over 29 – Mondays @ 7:30pm
Pickleball
Tuesdays from 6:30pm-8:30pm in the Gym
What is Pickleball you may be asking? You’ll have to see it to believe it. It’s a combination of ping pong, tennis, and badminton and it’s easy to play for all ages. This is a low impact sport and we have beginner and intermediate/advance courts so no need to worry if you have never played before.
The church provides the equipment so all you have to do is bring yourself. This is not a traditional league with formal teams so just show up on Tuesday nights and have some fun! If you have any questions please contact Pastor Marcus (mprice@middletownumc.org) or Randy Salley (rcsalley@aol.com).
You can also check out these videos if you’re interested in seeing the game played and learning the rules in advance.
What is Pickleball? How to Play Pickleball Pickleball Rules
