Attending with 5 great friends (including my wife, who is still my best friend…) the Upward Leadership Conference to help us prepare for Upward Basketball. I’ve been involved with Upward sinece 1999, and this is my first year to step up and be the League Director at our church. We’re haveing a good time, and the worship and vision ‘seed casting’ last night was just the right way to kick off the event. Click to read more about the Upward Mission Statement and Values

Mission Statement

To introduce children to Jesus Christ by creating opportunities to serve through sports.

Values

The Priority of Children – We believe that Every Child is a Winner

The Expectation of God Moments – We believe that God is at work all around us

The Discipline of Excellence – We believe in serving that exceeds expectations

The Life of Integrity – We believe that how we live is more important that what we say