MAI

MISSIONARY ATHLETES INTERNATIONAL

The So. Cal. Eagles (formerly known as Seahorses) are a Division of Missionary Athletes International (MAI). MAI was founded in 1983 with a mission of glorifying God and seeing lives transformed by sharing the message of Jesus Christ through the global environment of soccer. Today, MAI has 6 Divisions in the United States, located in: Southern California; Charlotte, North Carolina; High Point, North Carolina, Chicago, Illinois, Phoenix, Arizona, and Orlando, Florida with additional ministry affiliate programs occurring in other states and countries around the world. 

We offer a progressive pathway through the game of soccer, aimed at meeting players and coaches where they are, and moving them to the next level. Our goal is for everyone to experience:

Excellent Soccer, Authentic Community, Spiritual Growth and Ministry Involvement.

Missionary Athletes International has a passion to share the message of Jesus Christ with people around the world through the sport of soccer. Since soccer is the world's most popular sport, more countries belong to FIFA (the organization that governs international competition) than belong to the United Nations! Roll out a soccer ball almost anywhere in the world and you will attract a crowd of children. Through the common enjoyment of this world-wide sport, we are able to build relationships that allow us to share the message of God's redeeming love. 

The Purpose of Sports Ministry Training

“A Season of Training for a Lifetime of Service”

MAI has a 30+ year history of sports ministry with a proven history of using soccer as an effective tool for ministry. During this time, tens of thousands of children have participated in MAI camps where they received Bible teaching and the presentation of the Gospel. In addition, over 50 International Tours have ministered successfully in countries on six continents.  All players who participate on MAI teams go through its Sports Ministry Training (SMT) program.  The purpose of sports ministry training is to equip players and coaches to be followers of Jesus Christ, sent to love and serve others.  

MAI’s sports ministry training curriculum is divided into three sections: Heart, Hands, and Feet. 

  • The Heart of Sports Ministry: Personal Transformation through Faith

  • The Hands of Sports Ministry: Team Transformation through Values

  • The Feet of Sports Ministry : Sent to Love and Serve Others

MAI has used the Sports Ministry curriculum to help train and deploy successful Sports Ministers and to assist multiple organizations create Sports Ministry programs. We have developed five topical studies that support each of the Heart, Hands and Feet.

Sports Ministry Training

MAI has 3 levels of Sports Ministry Training designed to equip players, coaches, leaders and churches to use sports as a platform for transformation. 

Contact Mark for more information! mark.schrock@seahorsesoccer.com

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