Population
315,000 (City)
A program in Nassau, Bahamas will pursue Gospel impact by reaching people who may practice “cultural Christianity” while lacking personal surrender to Jesus Christ in addition to those who are not believers. In environments where faith is inherited through tradition rather than embraced through repentance and belief, many hear “religion” without experiencing the transforming power of the Savior. LASL’s approach can combine clear Gospel proclamation with humble, relationship-driven engagement—inviting people to encounter Jesus from Scripture, not just church familiarity. By inviting others through sports, using Bible-centered teaching, prayer walks, and faithful conversation, LASL can help individuals move beyond secular acceptance and vague spirituality toward a wholehearted response to God’s truth contained in the Bible: Christ’s death and resurrection, the call to repentance, and the hope found in a living relationship with Him.
Beyond evangelism, the program will strengthen lasting spiritual formation so that acceptance turns into discipleship. LASL can partner with local churches, encourage believers, and create follow-up pathways through mentorship, group discipleship, and practical service that demonstrates Christlike love. In Nassau, where many may treat faith as optional or cultural, LASL’s impact will also involve praying for conviction, clarity, and courage—so that the Gospel becomes personal and life-altering rather than theoretical. Over time, the goal is to cultivate a community where people don’t merely “say they believe,” but actively obey Jesus, grow in truth, and share the hope of the Gospel with others who are still searching.
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.