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ASA, Inc. is a non-profit, Evangelical Christian organization that was incorporated in November of 1999. The mission of ASA is to reach the youth with the gospel through the venue of athletics. Each year ASA will conduct domestic and international outreaches to youth through athletic camps, athletic tournaments, and the building of athletic fields. It is the goal of ASA that each of these endeavors be run in conjunction with local churches. It is a firm belief of ASA that the youth it reaches be connected to a local body which, in turn, can provide discipleship, accountability, and the equipping that is paramount for service. |
 Baseball field built by ASA for Verbo orphanage/church |
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 ASA executive director Bill Kupec teaching hitting in Nicaragua. |
All of the board members of ASA are Evangelical Christians with rich athletic backgrounds. With this strong athletic foundation, we know what constitutes the make-up of an athlete and believe we can be "athletes to the athletes" that some may be won to Christ (1 Corinthians 9:13). |
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 ASA vice president Bill Lewis with student- athlete Danary Sanchez who ASA sponsors. |
In addition, ASA is committed to the equipping of young Christians athletes to help them maximize the use of their God-given athletic talents to further advance the kingdom of God. |
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| We're Similar...to other athletic organizations that teach athletic skills. Our goal is to provide the highest quality of athletic instruction in an atmosphere of complete professionalism. When any young person completes our camps or clinics, we are confident he will leave a better player. |
 Joshua Axmacher testing the Verbo Christian students on bible verses. |
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| We're Similar...to other Christian organizations that present the gospel of Jesus. Our goal is that each young person who attends our camps or clinics will leave having made a decision for Jesus or, at least, leave with a more positive impression of what it means to be a follower of His. |
 Ben Meeder and his winning team at the Northport Baptist basketball camp. |
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| We're Different...from other athletic and Christian organizations in that we combine the two. We stress both athletic and character development. In fact, we believe the two will do more than compliment each other. A young person will be a much better athlete by becoming a Christian and integrating the teachings of the Bible within the athletic context. Conversely, a young Christian can strengthen his walk with the Lord by applying scriptural truths to the valuable experiences he encounters on the athletic field. Because sports continue to play an extremely prominent role both nationally and internationally, we believe we will gain access to many youth who would otherwise have no exposure to the gospel. | ||