Ireland Mission Trips | International Sports Ministry

Ireland Mission Trips: Sports Ministry

There is no greater poverty in the world than gospel destitution, and much like anywhere else in the world, young people in Ireland are in NEED of Jesus.

There is a lot of political baggage that caused a major divide among the population on the island of Ireland that separated Unionists/Loyalists (predominantly Protestant who want to remain part of the UK) and Republicans (predominantly Catholic who want to reunite as the Republic of Ireland). Even today, many live in segregation within their own communities (divided by “Peace Walls”), attend their own schools, have their own churches, and their own businesses.

Ireland has a young population by European standards, with 21% under age 15 and 50% of the population under 30 years old. Their spiritual need is underlined by the rapid increase of serious social issues: broken families, alcoholism, drug addiction, sectarian violence, depression, suicide, and post-Christian attitudes.

Despite the region’s deep religious heritage, the youth culture has become turned off by misconceptions of Christianity. Many young people have lived under the paradigm that religion breeds hate. This has created a spiritual destitution leaving the next generation searching for a better way of life. Fresh expressions of the Gospel can help young people see that love is the essence of Christianity, and that Jesus can heal people of their spiritual animosity.

Opportunities for missions include sports ministry, children’s ministry, youth ministry, recovery ministry, and special needs ministries.

Missional Focus

Our missional focus in Ireland is to help the local church and community leaders engage disconnected youth with fresh expressions of the Gospel and make disciples of Jesus among their young population.

Ways you can be praying for Breakaway partnerships in Ireland:

For youth camps and sports ministries to reach the lost and disconnected
For God to raise up a new generation of passionate Christ-followers
For ongoing development of youth leaders and mentors for at-risk kids
For church planting teams and disciple-making movements to multiply

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“A wonderful ministry that serves children here and abroad. I first met the founder, Jimmy Larche, when he came to visit my church during mission conference. Since then I have served at Breakaway’s summer camp for trauma-impacted kids, as well as the sports in ministry in Dominican Republic. Jimmy has a powerful testimony that drives him to reach out with the love of God to kids who are struggling like he once was.”

Tyler

“I wouldn’t be where I am today if it wasn’t for Breakaway Outreach. My father was 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. 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.”

Lacey

“This camp has been wonderful. You have helped me to find Jesus, the Lord. I have let Jesus into my heart. You have so many amazing people here and you have given me so much hope. God has given us all a chance to know and love each other. Thank you so much and I hope that I can keep coming back to camp.”

Maya

“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.”