Upward is a sports ministry specifically designed for elementary age boys and girls that enhances the self-esteem of each participant while teaching respect for authority, sportsmanship, character and athletic skills.  Each child is given equal playing time and receives an individual award after each practice and game.  Additionally, at each practice, the coach leads his or her team in a short devotional time which includes Scripture memory.  In this league, every child is a winner!

Upward is one of the most exciting sports programs in the country.  Designed to promote community participation and to develop volunteer leaders, Upward uses something as simple as sports to strengthen life values.  Gloria Dei offers Upward leagues in basketball, cheerleading, and soccer.  For more information contact Matthew Schultz, Recreation Ministries Coordinator, at mschultz@gdlc.org.