Jiu-Jitsu Devotional
SportsLife Leadership spent two impactful weeks ministering, networking, and expanding its reach at the European IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championships in Lisbon, Portugal. Anderson Couto and David Said served as chaplains conducting Bible studies at local training centers and churches.
A Miraculous Transition
SportsLife Leadership announces the addition of Mike McDonald as the Executive Director of Faith RXD, a SportsLife ministry to the CrossFit community.
Executive Trip: Global Impact
The team is partnering with Greece’s top jiu-jitsu federation, which includes 5,000 coaches and 50,000 athletes. Following their initial meeting, SportsLife Leadership received an invitation to conduct workshops and training sessions.
Building the Future
SportsLife Leadership is expanding its staff with the addition of sports ministry veteran Tina Snover as Director of Training. Snover officially joined the team in December 2025 and brings over 25 years of executive-level sports ministry experience.
2025 Year in Review
As we step into 2026, SportsLife Leadership reflects on an extraordinary journey during our first full year of operation in 2025.
Kilimanjaro Expedition
SportsLife Leadership partnered with Surf The Woods to take 11 leaders on a life-transforming quest to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania—a journey that became far more than conquering Africa’s highest peak.
East Africa Summit
41 sports leaders from across Kenya and Uganda gathered in Nairobi at the Argyle Grand Hotel for SportsLife Leadership’s inaugural East Africa Leadership Summit—an event that would ignite a spiritual transformation movement across the region.
Double Duty: Devotions & Competitions
At the World Master IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship in Las Vegas, we had some great times of fellowship and conversation about what it looks like to live this life the best we can with Jesus as our foundation.
Connecting Through Jiu-Jitsu
There was a lot of seed planting thanks to the great conversations that took place between our staff and the campers. And for the believers that were there, we prayed with them and encouraged them to grow in their faith.