Program
National Hoops Ministries is an itinerant ministry that is set up to organize and conduct a 3 on 3 basketaball tournament for the local church with the purpose of helping that ministry reach their community. National Hoops brings along a team of 4 college students that help in preparation, recruiting, and conducting the tournaments as well as ministering to the teens through testimonies and special music.
The National Hoops Progam can be divided into 2 parts: The 3 on 3 evangelistic tournament and the Spiritual Emphasis week for the youth group or Christian School.
3 on 3 Tournament:
National Hoops provides great prizes for the teens to compete for including:
- Scholarships to NH Camp featuring Muggsy Bogues
- The opportunity to play on Center Court in pro basketball's All-Star interactive event in Phoenix and receiving tickets to the All-Star games.
- Trophies, T-Shirts, and pictures on the web.
National Hoops provides Equipment as we conduct the tournament including:
- Goals
- Sound System
- Electric Scoreboard
- Bracket Software
- Flip Charts
- Bracket Boards
- Signs
- Court Stencil
National Hoops provides the staff to be involved in/assist in:
- Recruiting players for the tournament
- Training volunteers for the Saturday event
- Setting up the tournament on location
- Conducting the tournament
- Special music, preaching, counseling, record keeping
National Hoops provides materials for:
- Promotion (signs, fliers and posters)
- Planning and organizing
- Discipleship and follow-up
The Spiritual Emphasis Week (Youth group or Christian school)
National Hoops provides a program to include:
- Basketball competitions (trash ball, trivia, dunk contests)
National Hoops provides the staff to be involved in:
- Giving testimonies
- Singing special music
- Preaching
- Counseling
Sample Schedule
Monday:Team Arrives
Tuesday--Friday: Team recruites, prepares, conducts services for youth group or school.
Saturday: Tournament
Sunday: Team available to participate with special music, preaching, Sunday School, etc
Discipleship Program
It is a very important matter to obey the Lord's teaching on discipleship. Much of this burden rests on the local church,yet we have been burdened to do all that we are able to do in order to fulfill the Great Commission.
Training Camp, a 112 page discipleship book, was written with sports fans in mind. This book is available at a low cost to participating churches and can be purchased at our online store. We also carry a supply with us on the road.
The Coaches Program is a step by step guide to discipling the new believer and was written to help the average curch member to get incolved in this needy area. This program also helps us keep detailed records for all players. The Coaches program is provided free of charge to all participating churches.
Want a free book and Coaches Program? Let us know!
Costs:
There is no set fee or official requirement for this ministry to come serve in your church. We do however, indicate a suggested $750 expense amount to help cover the cost of travel, equipment, and normal operating expenses.
We charge a low entry fee for each team entering the tournament. This also helps with operating expenses and the cost of the Finals trips and Awards.
The income of the evangelist and his family comes from mission support and a love offering taken by your church.
For the Pastor or Youth Pastor
*Subject to annual approval. The last 4 years this has been approved. Check out the highlights on the tournament page.
