Southeast Region | Midwest Region | Southwest Region | Mid-Atlantic Region | East Region | West Region
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Southeast Region | Del PalmerMy wife, Marilyn, and I spent 18 years as missionaries to Japan. We had the privilege of starting three churches in Japan and also being involved in a camping ministry there. Our last five years we began a new marriage ministry to young engaged Japanese couples. I first heard of Sports World through the gentleman who was at that time the chaplain to the Sports World pros. I became a Regional Manager with Sports World Ministries for seven years. What a joy it was to see the tremendous impact that the Sports World pros were having on young people. Marilyn and I were involved for 14 years in marriage ministry training couples to be able to mentor other couples in all areas of marriage. During this time, I was appointed the Director of the Faith-Based Initiative of Florida’s Department of Children & Families. I have recently become a member of the Sports World team for the second time. We have come full-circle back to this great organization. Contact Info: Southeast region covers the following states: Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia and the District of Columbia. |
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Midwest Region | Jerry MillsI am a native Iowan residing in Chicago who comes from a football family: my father coached high school football for 25 years and my older brothers coach football at the college level. My mom in fact- and my music teacher – led our high school FCA huddle to become the largest club in our school. As a passionate Hawkeye fan, I get to have lots of “intense fellowship” with my wife Alexandria, a Sooner. I always reminder her that Oklahoma has Hawkeye brains (head coach Bob Stoops) leading their program. I came to Sports World through a ministry connection who knew Del and Marilyn Palmer. Most recently I served in the marketplace as a Project Manager and an Executive Coach and prior to that completed a seminary degree through Bethel Seminary and three-year leadership development program through Willow Creek Community Church in Chicagoland where I served as an Area Pastor. My undergraduate degree is in acting and I also lived in New York City studying and pursuing an acting career and then transitioned into youth ministry where I was Junior High co-leader at Times Square Church. And no, I have never acted in anything you have seen…yet. I am excited about helping to build teams in the Midwest to bring the message of Hope to students who otherwise may never have the opportunity to hear it. Contact Info: Midwest region covers the following states: North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Indiana. |
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Southwest Region | Jean SampleI came to SW in 1986 after having the opportunity to meet Doc Eshleman and Janet Schrecengost who were working out of the basement of our church. Doc inspired me with his vision for the former pro athlete to have the opportunity to speak to young people all across the nation. I always felt I was part of something really “big” even when working in a small corner of the basement. As the years have gone by, I have come to own Doc’s vision myself. It really is “big” to want to impact the youth of this country and give them hope for their futures. To tell them how valuable they are. How special they are! Doc’s passion became mine. I feel I am exactly where I am meant to be and I am more than happy doing what I am doing. I am part of something BIG! Contact Info: Southwest region covers the following states: Colorado, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri, and Arkansas. |
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Mid-Atlantic Region | Mark LovelyMark Lovely is from the Mansfield Ohio area and graduated from Lexington High School in 1988. Mark attended the Ohio State University where he played football for three years and was sidelined by a back and neck injury. He studied Health and Sports Nutrition and left Ohio State in 1993. Mark spent time in the Columbus area where he worked with athletes from the N.F.L., N.B.A., P.G.A. and area high school hopefuls. In 1998 Mark rededicated his life to Christ and relocated to N. Myrtle Beach where he was ordained as a minister in 2000. He was a Chaplain for the N. Myrtle Beach Police Dept. for three years and served as a public Chaplain for ten years. Mark worked in the Horry County Schools as a youth advocate and was selected as advocate of the year for the state of South Carolina in 2003. After leaving N. Myrtle Beach in January 2010 he returned to the Ohio area. Mark was in Mansfield Ohio where he was approached by his local pastor about Sports World Ministries. After looking into this great opportunity and through much prayer he was hired as Regional Manager for region 4. Mark plans to do the best he can for the ministry by doing his part to make sure the ministry continues to grow in his region. Contact Info: Mid-Atlantic covers the following states: Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, and Tennessee. |
East Region | Vacant
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East region covers the following states: Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Maryland. |
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West Region | Kim LambKim Lamb grew up in a small town environment in the Midwest learning the business world working in his father’s Farm Store. This business experience has provided a series of opportunities throughout his career. He has a Christian Education degree, BA, B.Th. and a Master of Divinity (major in Christian Education) degree and has ministered in seven churches with an emphasis on Christian Education. Before moving to California, Mr. Lamb was active in the Terre Haute, IN Exchange Club where he was introduced to Sports World. Their Sports World Team Captain, Ken Warner, and Mr. Lamb have remained good friends. It was through Mr. Warner that Mr. Lamb learned that Sports World was seeking a Regional Manager in the California area. Mr. Lamb has a deep love for educating children and has spent his life influencing and providing healthy learning opportunities for them. He taught elementary school in the Chicago Public Schools for ten years. Having seen what an effective impact Sports World Athletes are having on today’s students, he is delighted to join the Sports World Team. Mr. Lamb is in the process of contacting previous Team Captains and Team Members to plan future Outreach opportunities where former Professional Athletes can share their personal life story with students, challenge them to make better choices and encourage them with a message of hope. Mr. Lamb is also establishing new contacts with Exchange Clubs, Ministerial Organizations, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Juvenile Officers, Coaches, School Officials, etc to develop new Outreach opportunities. Mr. Lamb encourages anyone in the western states interested in impacting the children in their community to contact him. Together we can facilitate opportunities for our children to make better choices. Contact Info: West region covers the following states: California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Montana, and Wyoming. |