Africa Mission Trips — Breakaway Outreach

The Breakaway Africa Sports Initiative continues to drive sports ministry development in Ghana and neighboring African communities.

Missional Focus

Facilitating gospel-centered sports camps/clinics for youth
Cultivating partnerships for evangelism and discipleship
Sports ministry development and coach training for churches, schools, leagues, and clubs
Leadership training for youth and young adult ministries
Church planting initiatives

You can support this gospel-centered sports ministry and the ongoing multiplication of disciple-making movements across the region by making a secure online donation to help us reach and build next generation leaders. We also have mission trip opportunities for individuals or teams to serve in Africa through sports ministry development. Contact us for more details.

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More About Ghana

Ghana, the home of numerous ethnic groups, is a nation forging forward in the 21st century. Ghana is a leader in African development, was the first black African nation to gain independence, and is one of the top exporters of cocoa in the world. The country’s economy is dominated by agriculture, which employs about 40 percent of the working population. Ghana is also noted for its gold, timber, and diamond production. New export markets are emerging, such as starch, lemon grass, cashews, and natural herbal products for European consumption. Ghana lies just north of the equator bordered by Burkina Faso, Togo, and Cote d’Ivoire. More than 60 percent of Ghana is dominated by the Volta River Basin. Lake Volta, located between the Volta Region and the Eastern Region, extends 250 miles in length behind the Akosombo Dam. Current economic difficulties, combined with unemployment and poverty, have placed great stress on the country, and people are in need of the authentic gospel. The youth are especially open and receptive to the gospel when it is shared through life-giving relationships cultivated through sports and recreation.

“Before the first year at camp, it was the lowest part of my life. I had lost my mother and sister in a tragic car wreck. I was being bullied at school and was planning to commit suicide when I received an invitation with a scholarship to attend Breakaway camp. I decided to put off the suicide plan and attend camp. It was the best decision I ever made. I gave my life to Jesus at camp and then Breakaway helped me get involved with a local church. My life still has ups and downs but I know now that God has me no matter what.”

Ryan

“I wouldn’t be where I am today if it wasn’t for Breakaway Outreach. My biological father was always incarcerated and I was sent into foster care. I started camp as a tiny little camper and now I get to serve as camp nurse! I graduated from Lee University with my Bachelor of Science in Nursing and I am currently working as a Nursery and Postpartum Nurse. Breakaway Outreach is exactly what it sounds like. It’s an outreach of family and community that all come together because we truly care about God’s children.”