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FaithSportsTestimony
June 4, 2019

Connect with a Coach: Danielle

Danielle currently serves as a Teacher at MAM Olivet. She is originally from McMinnville, TN, and moved to Memphis five years ago. Before working at MAM, Danielle attended Union University, pursuing a degree in Physical Education while playing softball. Softball introduced her to a coach who would go on to…
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Testimony
May 11, 2017

BRAVERY

“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.” Deuteronomy 31:6 Lynette at KAA   - Summer 2016 “Bravery.” The one word that Lynette, a junior at Hamilton High School,…
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GivingTestimony
June 13, 2016

Markila has questions and Jesus is the answer

Meet Markila, a rising senior honor student at Melrose High School with a bright future. Markila is skeptical. She has questions and she is seeking answers – answers about Christ and Who He is. Markila has heard the gospel every day at MAM Bethel LaBelle for two years. Last summer,…
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GivingTestimony
May 6, 2016

Sharing Christ 24/7

Meet Kasey. the high school girls mentor at MAM Hamilton.  Kasey has worked at MAM for two years after being a counselor at Kids Across America (KAA) camp (www.kidsacrossamerica.org). “As a camp counselor at KAA, I saw firsthand the positive effect that camp had on urban kids,” says Kasey. “When…
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GivingTestimony
April 27, 2016

“Without Jesus, my life is empty,” says Brian, age 14

Meet Brian, a shy ninth grader at Melrose High School. He attends MAM Bethel LaBelle and spent a week at Kids Across America (KAA) last summer. “The best thing about camp was being around Christians. Nobody was judging me. I had the freedom to be myself,” said Brian. Brian loved being away from life in…
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FaithTestimonyVideo
April 11, 2016

MAM girls are baptized at Harvest Church

March 25, 2016. On Easter Sunday, high school girls Versayda Grant and Michaella Orsby were baptized at Harvest Church. Both girls came to know the Lord through their participation in MAM's discipleship program.  Their MAM mentor Stephanie Chatman introduced them to Harvest Church where they are active in the high…
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Testimony
November 19, 2015

Creating a Ripple – Katherine, Youth Testimony

Katherine (green shirt) shares the gospel with her family. "Do you hear what these children are saying?" they asked him. "Yes," replied Jesus, "have you never read, “‘from the lips of children and infants you, Lord, have called forth your praise'?" Matthew 21:16 When you throw a single rock into a…
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In The NewsTestimony
March 17, 2015

Big break for former addict

      USA Edition No. 35, February 2015, By Rosemary Barnes Basing his whole identity around basketball was former NBA player Daryl Braden's biggest mistake Daryl Braden helps children excel in their schooling and progress spiritually at neighborhood youth centers run by Memphis Athletic Ministries (MAM). It is easy to envision former…
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Testimony
February 6, 2015

Rodrigo is discovering a better plan

Produced by Byron Tyler, Bott Radio Network December 2014 Rodrigo Brooks is a young man impacted by MAM’s Bethel LaBelle location. As a high school student, Rodrigo participated in a MAM small group.  Now he works part-time at MAM Bethel LaBelle and is helping young men stay away from the…
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Testimony
December 8, 2014

My Big Brothers – Cardarrius, Youth Testimony

“For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Mark 10:45 Cardarrius and Coach BenCardarrius, age 15, likes to draw, exercise and ride his bicycle. But most of all, he likes to hang out…
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