Jason and his wife, Christi, were grieving the loss of a close family member. While Christi had turned to God for strength, Jason withdrew struggling in his relationships. At the Indiana Xtreme Character Challenge, through prayer and sharing the message of the gospel, Jason believed and gave his life to Jesus. Christi witnessed a transformation in his life, a life filled with joy, peace, and a new spiritual connection to God. Today, Jason and Christi walk united in Christ, parent…
Luiz, a 23-year-old in Brazil, felt his life lacked direction. Unemployed and facing challenges with the law, he had little interest in faith and found church messages difficult to understand. Everything shifted when he encountered a ministry that used soccer to share the Gospel. The simple message of God’s love, presented in a way he could connect with, stirred something…
Conquest Self Defense utilizes the arena of martial arts training for the purpose of reaching the surrounding community with the Gospel of God and developing disciples of Christ, who will then go and develop disciples of Christ for a lifetime. All training is provided to students for the cost of a donation or for no cost at all. This removes…
Claire is a dedicated student at Crossbar Academy. During a chapel service, she was touched by the message of the Gospel. Afterward, Claire asked to meet with the Pastor who led chapel, and she received Jesus in her heart as her Savior. At the end of summer, she publicly declared it through baptism. Since then, Claire speaks more openly about…
Kenneth “KJ” Sherman Jr. stood out as a young player in the EBL but carried negative labels society placed on him. At the Beyond the Court Leadership Camp, KJ experienced transformation—resetting from false labels, renewing his identity in Christ, refueling with God’s Word, and becoming ready to live for God’s Kingdom. Shortly after, at his new school, KJ recruited classmates,…
Felix first came to LST after football season during his sophomore year, playing Division 1 football. His dreams defined his future, and his faith felt tied to athletic success. As relationships deepened, mentors shared Christ’s hope, and Felix began receiving the message of the Gospel. Before his senior year, he expressed a new conviction; he wanted to follow Jesus fully.…
Ximena Gonzalez longed for confidence and a clear sense of purpose. She attended SpringSpirit summer camps for eight years, seeking guidance and a community that could nurture her faith. Her transformation began through Scripture, prayer, and discipleship at camp, where she encountered God’s love and committed her life to Christ. Over time, she grew bold in her faith and passionate…
