Our Mission
Building Believers is a Christain-Based Community Youth Sports Organization whose goal is to Build Up kids, communities and families through sport-specific training with emphasis on healthy moral values, education, family values, good sportsmanship, mentorship and biblical principles.
Our Belief
We believe that families should be able to get involved in an array of programs geared toward personal and spiritual growth. Fundamental basketball skills are taught, but we also believe it is more important that we give every child a fair chance to learn and grow in confidence to order to become strong future leaders.
Our Method
We partner with a variety of programs to reach as many children as we can and provide mentorship and training. We travel to underserved schools to offer mentorship and encouragement through the Academy4 program as well as participating in various church youth and community groups, local FCA programs, career days, and various public speaking events.
We take pride in offering programs to communities with greater need. Our community-based approach allows us to teach children how to become more effective youth leaders in their own community.
ABOUT THE BUILDING BELIEVERS FOUNDATION
The work of many, the product of one
CURRENT EVENTS
Partnering with University Park UMC to provide guidance
Notes from the Pastor: Perhaps you've heard it said, "Parenting is not for the faint of heart." When I think about being a parent, I believe it is the most important job I will ever have, and I am profoundly thankful for the community that continues to help raise my children. Raising a child (or, as I say to my kids, "I'm not raising a child; I'm raising an adult!") does take a village. While parenting is a critical job, most of us don't have much more than on-the-job training in this vital work. That's why I am excited to share with you an excellent resource that are available to you. First, we have the "Raising Boys to Christian Men" event on Sunday afternoons through April 6 at UPUMC. I attended the first of these gatherings this past week and found it inspiring as a parent. David Alexander, Richard Hearne, and the fantastic Deon Hunter (a wonderful and inspiring speaker who is also a member of the UNT Hall of Fame and is a tremendous basketball coach) offered great insight into parenting. We also had a great time! I learned a few new ideas for my parenting and promptly put them to use. If you are helping raise a boy in any capacity, I strongly encourage you to attend this event for the next three Sundays at 4:00 p.m. in the Parlor.
Raising children into thriving adults brings the highest of highs and the lowest of lows, but you don't have to journey through them alone. Thankfully, practical resources are available to all of us who have any part of the village raising children. Thank you for all you do to help raise the next generation.
Rev. Joe Stobaugh
Senior Pastor
University Park UMC
Partnering with Academy4 to provide fundamental skills and mentoring to 4th grade students at Jack Binion and Watauga Elementary Schools
Join Us and "help us help the kids"
Building Believers is a Christian based Youth Sports Basketball Organization whose goal is to build self-confidence, character and hope in the lives of children through sports-specific training.
This is accomplished through the dedication and hard work of the organization's trainers, mentors and volunteers which is made possible with your donation.
