80% of inmates will not attend a formal religious program, but they will attend an athletic event in large numbers. SPM uses athletics to fuel attendance at these events, but our true purpose is to reach men and women with the Gospel of
Jesus Christ, allowing them to experience the transforming power of God’s love.
For that reason, the Team Statistics listed do not show free throw shooting percentages, or batting average. These statistics reflect the “success” of our teams in drawing people to Jesus and leading them to the foot of the cross.
Team statistics include how many men or women attended a particular event, how many of them stayed to hear the Gospel presented clearly, the number of inmates who made a profession of faith at that event, and the number of Gospels we distributed at that event.
Our Sports teams are made up of all volunteer athletes who love the Lord Jesus Christ and strive to represent Him in everything we do. These teams minister seasonally to inmates around the country in basketball, soccer, softball, and volleyball.
| 2020 Basketball | ||||
| Team | Attended | Stayed | Professions | Gospels Distributed |
| New Jersey | 639 | 408 | 33 | 221 |
| Annual Totals | 639 | 408 | 33 | 221 |
| 2019-2020 Soccer Season | ||||
| Team | Attended | Stayed | Professions | Gospels Distributed |
| New Jersey | 380 | 300 | 21 | 267 |
| Annual Totals | 380 | 300 | 21 | 267 |
| 2019 Lady Saints | ||||
| Team | Attended | Stayed | Professions | Gospels Distributed |
| NE Region | 109 | 100 | 18 | 109 |
| SE Region | 610 | 610 | 55 | 588 |
| Annual Totals | 719 | 710 | 73 | 697 |
| 2019 Softball Season | ||||
| Team | Attended | Stayed | Professions | Gospels Distributed |
| New Jersey | 927 | 477 | 88 | 837 |
| Pennsylvania | 1475 | 780 | 55 | 1000 |
| Illinois | 1133 | 888 | 800 | 1064 |
| Middle GA | 834 | 534 | 106 | 909 |
| North GA | 254 | 233 | 35 | 671 |
| Virginia | 938 | 595 | 48 | 598 |
| Annual Totals | 5561 | 3507 | 1132 | 5079 |
| All 2020 Crusades | ||||
| Team | Attended | Stayed | Professions | Gospels Distributed |
| Virginia (basketball) | 134 | 120 | 15 | 110 |
| Florida | 1575 | 630 | 34 | 1255 |
| West Virginia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wisconsin | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| NY - Watertown Hub | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kentucky | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Louisiana | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Annual Totals | 1709 | 750 | 49 | 1365 |
Covid-19 takes a backseat
As a ministry called to introduce inmates to Jesus Christ, the current culture dictates that we are ministering to a predominantly minority population. It is important that we recognize this, even as we acknowledge that the Good News of Jesus Christ’s atoning work is free to all.
Even as protests appear to be waning in some areas, it is escalating in others. The issue of racism in America is as relevant and important today as it was the day George Floyd was heinously murdered on the streets of Minneapolis.
It has become expedient that I address the racial climate of today, and express what we believe as regards to racism in America and our response as believers. To that end, I invite you to click on the link below:
Open Letter from the Executive Director
Serving Him gladly,
