Ministry

TEAM JAM USES THE VEHICLE OF ATHLETICS TO INVEST IN THE LIVES OF YOUNG PEOPLE.

Our involvement in various athletics provide us with opportunities to learn about and meet the spiritual, physical & emotional needs of area youth.

"I thank God for placing John in my son's life. He has had an important impact on my son's education, as well as his attitude." - Brenda Lewis. Brenda's son Greg (Lewis) is presently playing professional basketball in Europe. Greg was a two-time Big South Conference Tournament MVP and the Big South Conference Player of the Year and All-American for Winthrop U. in 2001-02.

"(John's) friendship and faith mean a lot to me." - Duaine Ladejo, 1996 Olympic Silver Medalist, 4 x 400 Relay, Great Britain; 1994 Goodwill Games Silver Medalist, 400 meters,
1992 Olympic Bronze medalist

(From L to R) Dante Booker (Colts), IRV SMITH, Ryan Smerek,
Miquel Irvin (Akron U. FB), Maverick Carter

John was the first major influence in my life by giving me the opportunity to receive Christ and to be a lifelong friend". Irv Smith, Tight end, Cleveland Browns, 1999. 1993 First round draft pick of the New Orleans Saints:, graduate of the University of Notre Dame.

"You are doing some great things with your players off the court as well as on the court. They will never know how lucky they are." - Dave Mislan, Assistant men's basketball coach, Gannon U., Pa.

"All the thanks in the world isn't enough. It's because of you I (went) to Europe." - Rob Eggers, Cuyahoga Falls and Indiana U. basketball. (Rob toured Europe on an Athletes in Action basketball mission trip.)

". . . Thanks for challenging me to work for Christ. It's a decision I will never forget making." - Ryan Faulkner, 1996 Revere High School; Goalie for state finalist soccer team. All-Midwestern states, All-State and Plain Dealer tri-county player of the year. Ryan is now completing his doctoral studies in Psychology.

". . . I want you to know you have changed my life. I never really thought much about God before I met you. You have been an inspiration to me. Thanks a lot." - Dave Harris, Brunswick HS and Cincinnati U. football team. Dave was the 1998 state champ in Ohio for the 100 and 200 meter races in addition to being a record setting running back. He is now a senior running back at Cincinnati U.

"Thank you for allowing my son, Tai Streets, the opportunity to participate in TEAM JAM . . . we were honored to be a part of a positive program and positive people. Couldn't ask for anything more." - Karen Streets. Karen's son Tai is now with the San Francisco 49ers and was Illinois' High School Athlete of the Year for 1994-5. Tai also is known for his two touchdowns in the 1998 Rose Bowl win for the National Champion Michigan Wolverines.