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NTC Day 3: How Bad Do You Want It?
Choruses of “we’re saved!” rang across the gym, words of affirmation of their present standing in Christ. On another court, “free!” an audible reminder of the freedom that Christ offers to compete in their sport. Around the...
NTC Day 2: When the Saints
The question we challenge our athletes throughout NTC is, are you an Athlete Slave or an Athlete Saint? The aim of all that we do this week is to bring them to this realization: at the moment of acceptance in Christ for the forgiveness of sins, they...
Making life-changing camp stories possible: Seeds of Hope & Lightway
Seeds of Hope Seeds of Hope is always a highlight week of my summer. I’ve been to this camp since I started coaching with AIA, and like other camps, I love coming back each year to see familiar faces of kids that are growing into young men and women. In...
Make life-changing camp stories possible: Shamattawa & Serpent River
Shamattawa As soon as you set foot in Shamattawa, you can see brokenness in the community. Houses are painted with graffiti, windows are smashed, and trucks with slashed tires are left abandoned. I had no idea what to expect. The first day we were there...
Making life-changing camp stories possible: Ottawa’s Eastview Baptist
“I think it’s a good reminder that even in areas where we feel weakest, God can use us to build His kingdom.” Where humans see challenges that may seem impossible, God shows opportunities for growth and connection that only happen through him. Language...
Friends, thanks to you, kids across Canada had a life-changing week!
This summer, 3366 kids had the most impactful week of their summer and 20 coaches had their dream summer job. When the government denied us funding, our leadership team took a leap of faith by hiring 20 of the best student coaches in Canada. Our...