about Athletes in Action

Athletes in Action was founded in 1966 by David Hannah, who desired to build on society's great love of sports and utilize the platform given to the athletes to reach the world for Jesus Christ.

Since then, Athletes in Action has sought to be a global pioneer, innovator, and servant leader in sport ministry. As a branch of Campus Crusade for Christ, AIA exists to bring Jesus Christ and His message of victory into the hearts, homes, and communities of millions around the world.

As of 2006, AIA has a ministry presence in 85 countries, on nearly 100 U.S. college campuses, and on 35 U.S. professional sports teams. Every summer AIA sends teams of college athletes in multiple sports to compete overseas, grow their individual faith, and spread the message of Jesus Christ. AIA's media tools and materials expose millions of sports fans to the good news each year. Countless volunteers, thousands of athletes, and more than 500 staff members stand together to share one message: Life's greatest victory is found in a relationship with Jesus Christ.

Athletes in Action is a ministry of Campus Crusade for Christ

Mission Statement

One World To Reach, One Language of Sport, One Message of Victory

Ministry

AIA is a global pioneer, innovator, and servant leader in sport ministry.

Motivation

Changed Lives

Mission

Building spiritual movements everywhere through the platform of sport

Main values

Faith, growth, fruitfullness

Measures

Giving 100 million people annually the opportunity to hear the gospel

Building a global movement of 15,000 spiritually mature athletic influencers