John Hope Barry became a Christian after attending church meetings in his local community centre. He quickly developed a passion for reaching the lost people on his estate and decided that the best way to go about this was by starting a football team. And so, in partnership with his local church, Oldhams’ Disciples FC […]
Read MoreAmbassadors Football is delighted to be part of a growing network of Christian sports organisations. We are looking forward to participating in the 3rd global congress on sport and Christianity in 2022. See below for the recent press release from Professor Andrew Parker: Ridley Hall, Cambridge, UK is delighted to announce that it will host […]
Read MoreI hope you’re well during this unprecedented time. Ambassadors Football have been invited to be part of The 2.6 Challenge from Sunday 26 April to help to save the UK’s charities. The Covid-19 pandemic has caused cancellation of thousands of events and the loss of billions in fundraising income. In response, the organisers of the […]
Read MoreFor many, summer is a time of rest and recovery but for us here at Ambassadors, it is our busiest time of year. After travelling all across England and even further afield, the team has reconvened after a very busy and fruitful summer ‘break’. Looking back, we have much to be praising God for and […]
Read MoreGenesis – a New Hope Over the last 10 years, Genesis Football has been a cornerstone of Ambassadors GB’s community football outreach. In partnership with Good Shepherd Mission and Whitechapel Mission in the East End of London, Genesis Football works to connect with homeless and marginalized men. It offers them a regular opportunity to connect […]
Read MoreThis September, the Ambassadors’ GB London office welcomed a new team member: Katie, an American intern who will be using her background and skills to build Ambassadors GB’s inaugural women’s football ministry. As women’s football has gained popularity in the United Kingdom, it has become apparent that Ambassadors’ lack of a specific women’s football ministry […]
Read MoreBelow is the story of H, who is part of the Genesis project with the marginalised based at Good Shepherd Mission in Whitechapel. Every year we celebrate and honour members for personal achievements. We have a number of awards we present, one of which is the ‘Game Changer Award’, for those who turn their backs […]
Read MoreHoliday Clubs GB Over the summer we held 5 Football Schools with local churches in their communities. We had 277 local children and youth attend with 32 volunteers assisting and experience how football can be used to transform lives. We are so thankful to hear of stories from the church as a result: “10 kids […]
Read MoreThe World Needs a Father training on helping us understand the value of being a father, and giving us the tools to train other men around them, so that as heaven splashes down in their home, the ripples flow through their community.
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