Population
3.4 Million (City)
6.6 Million (Metro)
An on-site missional presence in Madrid, Spain, will aim to bring Gospel impact by reaching a culture where many people are familiar with Christian history yet still need a clear, personal message of a Savior. LASL can create meaningful connections through everyday relationships, Scripture-centered conversations, and community involvement that demonstrates the love of Christ with both compassion and truth. By helping people move from religious familiarity to Gospel surrender, believers can share that Jesus is not only a religious figure from the past, but the living Savior who offers forgiveness, new identity, and hope for real life “right now.” In a major city like Madrid—full of students, families, and international visitors—LASL has an opportunity to speak to hearts shaped by questions about purpose, loneliness, morality, and belonging.
Beyond outreach, LASL’s impact will be strengthened through discipleship and long-term presence. Rather than leaving conversations unfinished, the program can provide follow-up pathways such as mentoring, group Bible study, prayer support, and encouragement toward obedience to God’s Word—“God’s Library.” Over time, this builds a cycle of multiplication: new believers grow in faith, mature followers are equipped to serve, and Gospel presence becomes more consistent across neighborhoods. In Madrid, where many may hear slogans about spirituality but not the specific message of salvation in Jesus, LASL can help ensure that the Savior is proclaimed clearly and that surrendered disciples are formed to live “sent” and carry the Gospel further.
The marketplace theme of “business as mission” calls believers to pursue work with a missional purpose—seeing one’s career, marketplace skills, and daily rhythm as God-given platforms for ministry. In this model, a bi-vocational approach becomes a powerful strength: missionaries can remain deeply rooted in their calling while also building a sustainable international basketball training business. Rather than viewing sports as a side project, the work is shaped intentionallyaround outreach, discipleship, and Gospel-centered relationship-building, all while serving athletes and families with excellence, integrity, and care.
This business focuses on international basketball training for youth athletes, using key program components to build credibility and create consistent touchpoints for mentoring. Training is delivered through basketball camps, advanced individual skill development, and team or group sessions that strengthen both performance and character. The platform extends further through club travel, participation in leagues, and tournaments—providing natural opportunities to meet new communities, engage coaches and parents, and form long-term relationships across borders. Over time, these structured experiences help turn curiosity into trust, allowing skilled trainers to speak truth to young athletes about purpose, identity, perseverance, and hope.
Because full-time sports missionaries must be both athletic experts and relational leaders, the mission is carried through the way training is delivered—not only what is taught. Their skill set becomes a bridge to connect with others in another country, where trust is earned through consistent presence, professional excellence, and compassionate guidance. As athletes develop, so do conversations about life, faith, and meaning; Gospel encouragement can flow through shared moments on the court, coaching feedback, mentorship, prayer when appropriate, and clear invitations to hear and apply the message of Jesus. In this way, the business becomes a pathway for discipleship, not just a profit-making venture.