http://www.upward.org./rss.aspxUpward News Feedhttp://www.upward.org./article.aspx?id=6104<p>2008 11 13 New Basketball Program Bounces into Macon The Campus Club of Macon is excited to partner with the City Parks and Recreation Department to offer Upward Basketball for the first time this fall. Read the entire story. summary</p>George StoutWed, 19 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.upward.org./article.aspx?id=6064<p>2008 10 15 No Sitting on the Bench No Sitting on the Bench Upward Leagues Guarantee Equal Playing Time for all Kids 2.1MB summary</p>George StoutMon, 20 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.upward.org./article.aspx?id=6032<p>2008 10 10 Going The Extra Mile in Kenya title This is our second year of conducting an Upward Sports Camp in Kurungu, Kenya. We have partnered with Stakwell and Francesca Yurenimo at the Samburu Youth Sports Camp.</p>George StoutFri, 10 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.upward.org./article.aspx?id=5754<p>2008 07 21 'Extreme Makeover Home Edition' crew in area for local family 'Extreme Makeover Home Edition' crew in area for local family title By Lindsey Hilty Staff Writer Wednesday, July 09, 2008 The Akers family and members of</p>George StoutMon, 21 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.upward.org./article.aspx?id=5660<p>2008 07 07 Soccer Camp Exposes Kids to Sports Ministry Soccer Camp Exposes Kids to Sports Ministry title It doesn't take long for the South Mississippi sun to become uncomfortable, but that's not stopping some 60 youngsters from getting</p>George StoutMon, 07 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.upward.org./article.aspx?id=5656<p>2008 07 07 Mixing sports with ministry Mixing sports with ministry title It's a long way from Hattiesburg to the United Nations in New York, but for approximately 60 local youngsters, the United Nations was an open field at</p>George StoutMon, 07 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.upward.org./article.aspx?id=5556<p>2008 05 29 Sports Ministry on the Up Sports Ministry on the Up title</p>George StoutThu, 29 May 2008 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.upward.org./article.aspx?id=5554<p>2008 04 22 Expanding Upward Churches taking sports ministry beyond basketball Expanding Upward Churches taking sports ministry beyond basketball title By Ken Walker State Correspondent Paducah—Although Olivet Baptist Church has not been active in Upward basketball, this spring it has</p>George StoutThu, 29 May 2008 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.upward.org./article.aspx?id=5404<p>2008 04 24 Blind Ambition Upward Basketballl Watch this amazing story of Mitchell Bridwell, a young Indianapolis boy who participates in Upward in spite of what may seem like a setback. Used with permission from Indianapolis Fox 59 News.</p>Upward CommunicationsThu, 24 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.upward.org./article.aspx?id=4632<p>2008 02 09 Of Faith and Basketball A program designed to provide an early introduction to basketball is yielding far more than just hoops and sportsmanship. In fact, the nontraditional league play isn’t designed for the child who can</p>George StoutFri, 15 Feb 2008 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.upward.org./article.aspx?id=4360<p>2008 02 02 Youth Sports Upward Basketball sees increase even in 7th year Tim Carr was sure the growth of the Upward Basketball and Cheerleading League in Licking County eventually would slow down and plateau. title By JOSH HACHAT</p>George StoutTue, 05 Feb 2008 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.upward.org./article.aspx?id=4356<p>2008 01 31 God and basketball Area churches take part in Upward Unlimited, a faith based recreation program. title Area churches take part in Upward Unlimited, a faith based recreation program By BECCA OWSLEY HARDIN COUNTY n Balls bounce,</p>Upward CommunicationsFri, 08 Feb 2008 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.upward.org./article.aspx?id=2376<p> 2007-03-08 Team Makes Everyone a Winner as Deaf Kids Join In title By LESSIE SCURRY For the Journal-Constitution Ten-year-old Dakota Overton of Newnan said the first time she tried to play basketball last year, she was embarrassed because people in the crowd were looking at her. Dakota, who plays </p>George StoutWed, 21 Mar 2007 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.upward.org./article.aspx?id=2216<p> 2007-03-08 Heavenly HOOPS - Sports program teaches children to serve Heavenly HOOPS - Sports program teaches children to serve title By Woody Woodrick Advocate Editor While much of the country is gearing up for college basketball’s March madness, many parents and children are wrapping up leagues that se</p>George StoutThu, 08 Mar 2007 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.upward.org./article.aspx?id=1914<p> 2007-02-20 Young athletes looking "Upward" ... Upward sports programs for children. Depending on the church, youngsters can participate in basketball, cheerleading, soccer or flag football programs. ... title Tory Ozment (left) dribbles down the court while being guarded by Anna Rafter during an Upward Bask</p>George StoutTue, 20 Feb 2007 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.upward.org./article.aspx?id=1630<p>2007-01-31 In Upward Basketball, every kid wins Racing along a polished gym floor, 10 pint-sized Cobras weave their way in and out of a line marked by orange cones, testing their ability to dribble a basketball. Some boys on the second-grade team breeze through the course as if the ball were tied to their hands</p>George StoutFri, 29 Jun 2007 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.upward.org./article.aspx?id=1106<p> 2006-10-19 Letter of Encouragement from Linda Rodgers I was lost, lonely and full of pain from sins too great too bear. Facing life’s battles alone, I was losing often. Bruised by bad marriages, lost family, and disappointment, depression consumed me. Even the medicine my doctors prescribed could not heal me. It wa</p>George StoutMon, 08 Jan 2007 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.upward.org./article.aspx?id=1112<p>2006-08-10 Alabama Churches Introduce New Upward Program Football fans anxiously await the upcoming season — a crisp breeze, stands of cheering fans, a grilled hotdog in hand and a scoreboard to light up the night. title By Erica Harms The Alabama Baptist Online Football fans anxiously await the u</p>George StoutMon, 07 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.upward.org./article.aspx?id=1136<p> 2006-07-20 Kids Love Getting to Play at Upward Camp During her 22-year tenure as the head women's basketball coach at the University of Southern Mississippi, Kay James was responsible for 403 victories, and 10 seasons of 20 wins or more. title By Stan Caldwell Hattiesburg American During her 22-ye</p>Tom AlgaiSun, 31 Dec 2006 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.upward.org./article.aspx?id=1140<p> 2006-03-01 The Daily Courier - Wednesday Spotlight - Every Child is a Winner... The Daily Courier - Wednesday Spotlight - Every Child is a Winner... 3.34 MB summary </p>George StoutSun, 31 Dec 2006 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.upward.org./article.aspx?id=1142<p> 2006-01-08 New River Sports Program Splits Time Between Hoops, Halos BLACKSBURG -- For 20 or 30 minutes, the little ones do their best to dribble and shoot basketballs, practicing in small clusters under the tutelage of a handful of parent-coaches. title By Jim Reedy New River Current BLACKSBURG -- </p>Tom AlgaiSun, 31 Dec 2006 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.upward.org./article.aspx?id=1144<p> 2006-01-07 The Bible and Basketball - Upward Unlimited Teaches Sports, Christian Message to Children, Parents The gym at Woodlawn Baptist Church was alive with the sounds of bouncing basketballs, shoes squeaking on the hardwood floor and shouts of encouragement. title By Mark H. Hunter Special to The Adv</p>Tom AlgaiSun, 31 Dec 2006 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.upward.org./article.aspx?id=1148<p> 2005-12-06 Gallup Poll Confirms the Need for Evangelical Ministries Religion in America: Who Has None? As Global Practice Leader for Faith Communities, Dr. Winseman leads Gallup's research and consulting services that assist faith communities in helping their members become more engaged. He is a co-author of the ne</p>George StoutWed, 10 Jan 2007 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.upward.org./article.aspx?id=1158<p>2005-12-01 Upward Unlimited Launches Billboard Advertisement on Highway 29 and I-85 Interchange in Spartanburg, SC Upward Unlimited is proud to announce that as of December 1, 2005, we have occupied a 20ft x 60ft. billboard on Highway 29 in Wellford, SC promoting our children’s sports ministry. This billboard is hi</p>George StoutTue, 13 Nov 2007 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.upward.org./article.aspx?id=1160<p> 2005-12-01 Upward Prepares to Serve Almost 2,000 Churches in 2006 Upward incorporated into Upward Unlimited in 1996 and served seven churches who were participating in Upward Basketball, and in 2006 we will serve almost 2,000 churches with four sports programs: basketball, soccer, cheerleading, and flag football. T</p>Tom AlgaiSun, 31 Dec 2006 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.upward.org./article.aspx?id=1164<p> 2005-11-11 Soccer Church Gets Grants to Develop Property for Youth Sports Program Property behind First Christian Church, Decatur, is now only an overgrown lot. title By Melanie B. Smith DAILY Religion Writer msmith@decaturdaily.com Property behind First Christian Church, Decatur, is now only a</p>Tom AlgaiSun, 31 Dec 2006 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.upward.org./article.aspx?id=1166<p> 2005-10-28 Sports Ministries: Tennessee church’s Upward Basketball emphasizes character With its 38,000-square-foot family life center almost finished, the Hermitage Church of the Nazarene wants to expand its outreach to the community. title Hermitage, Tennessee (Editor’s Note: The following story from</p>Tom AlgaiSun, 31 Dec 2006 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.upward.org./article.aspx?id=1168<p> 2005-10-01 Going for the Goal Sports. It’s probably not the first avenue that comes to id when thinking of ministry, but in more and more churches, it’s proving to be an effective way to reach out to the unchurched in the community—especially the youth. title Sabrina Cooper Associate Reformed Presbyterian S</p>Tom AlgaiSun, 31 Dec 2006 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.upward.org./article.aspx?id=1172<p> 2005-09-01 New Hope New York - Upward Unlimited Churches Partner in Paint the Town Effort The rain should have kept them inside that Friday. But most of the 45 kids who had been attending the free sports camp at Walton High School in the Bronx, came anyway eager to spend one more day with their new friends from New</p>Tom AlgaiSun, 31 Dec 2006 05:00:00 GMT