What is The Mission Ball?
The Mission Ball is simply a soccer ball covered with Biblical text. It includes the 10 Commandments, God's simple plan of Salvation, and selected Scripture. The text can be viewed in its entirety here. The Mission Ball is made of quality materials and is durable enough for normal soccer play. The Mission Ball is hand stitched for better quality and a longer life. The text is silk screened onto the leather and will not easily rub off during play on rough surfaces. Currently The Mission Ball is available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, and Creole. (More translations coming soon!)
About Us
The Mission Ball is a ministry of Frontline International. www.frontlineint.org Frontline International is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization based in South Dakota. The goal of Frontline International is "stepping out to change lives". The Mission Ball is an evangelistic tool to aid Missionaries in their evangelistic efforts worldwide.
History
The concept of The Mission Ball came in February 2008. I was trying to figure out a way to increase the effectiveness of evangelistic missions and I remembered how easy it was to draw a crowd when we started playing soccer. Having played soccer with kids in Israel, Mexico, Guatemala, and Ecuador, I know firsthand that an American with a soccer ball in a foreign country can easily draw a crowd. The first Mission Balls were made in July of 2008.
Future Plans
Our goal is to be able to set up manufacturing in 3rd world countries. We would like to employ the poor and the forgotten to make The Mission Ball. We hope to minister not only to the people who receive The Mission Ball, but also to the people making them. Our goal is to get the message translated into any language requested. To view the full text on The Mission Ball, click here.
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