SportQuest in Cuba

February 28, 2018

In January, SQ Staff member Oscar Peña had the opportunity to go to Cuba for the 4th time.  156 pastors,… Read more SportQuest in Cuba

In January, SQ Staff member Oscar Peña had the opportunity to go to Cuba for the 4th time.  156 pastors, coaches, athletes, and leaders gathered to be trained with tools and strategies to develop and strengthen sport ministry in Cuba!   The first time Oscar went to Cuba he was only able to meet with 11 leaders.  The second year this grew to 86 leaders who learned about the ReadySetGo movement and KidsGames.  Last year, Oscar had the opportunity to train 20 leaders in Cuba who could train others how to lead KidsGames.  The gathering this year in January was the largest yet, and Oscar was able to share more about ReadySetGo, teach the Heart Values of the movement, and train them in KidsGames and Active Discipleship for Children.  During this year, those who were trained by Oscar will go back to their cities and train local leaders to develop the KidsGames strategy in their communities.  It’s obvious there is a great spiritual hunger in Cuba, and God is doing something great!

SportQuest will also be back in Cuba in January 2019 when we take a team of high school students from Covenant Christian High School in Indianapolis, IN.  The purpose of this project will be to connect with Cuban students through sports and games in order to build relationships, partner with local churches and ministries, and share the Gospel.  Participants will be trained to lead “KidsGames”, soccer clinics, and do compassion projects such as repairing equipment and facilities.  Students will also be immersed in Cuban culture and have the opportunity to experience the history and beauty of this previously closed country.

 

Cuba poses a significant spiritual opportunity now that the doors of this Communist country are open to the U.S.  We don’t know how long this window of opportunity will remain open so it’s a strategic time to go to Cuba and partner with local churches and ministries who are so desperate for outside support.  This trip will provide students a simple and fun way to share their faith and make a difference in the lives of others by using the tool of sports and games.  In addition, there will be rich educational value in learning and experiencing the culture and history of this island nation.

Pray with us for what God is doing in Cuba through the tool of sport!

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