About Us

'SOCCER PLUS NZ' (SPNZ)- is a non profit, inter-denominational sports mission organisation committed to communicating the reality of Jesus Christ and the need for salvation to all cultures, through the medium of soccer.

Inspired by the ministries of overseas soccer mission organisations - Missionary Athletes International (USA) and Ambassadors in Sport (UK)- the mission was birthed in 1998 and has had great impact in many lives through tours, camps and events, worldwide as God has led this ministry. As we have taken teams into countries in Europe, Asia, South America, Africa and the Pacific we have witnessed many, many exciting outcomes both for the teams that go out and to those we minister to. We believe that this is an open door of opportunity to challenge many with the gospel through the worlds number one sport!

"I have become all things to all men, so that by all possible means, I might save some".

1 Corinthians 9:22,23

Wherever you go in the world people are kicking a ball around, watching soccer matches, supporting local teams, wearing a favourite shirt!

Soccer is a universal language and creates for us, an instant opportunity to bridge a gap, build a relationship and it opens a door to share the love of Christ.

Don't see your sport as just a 'pass-time'- but if placed in the hands of God, an opportunity to impact many for the kingdom.

How the Gospel is shared
This is our number one priority and is accomplished in a variety of ways-
  • as salt and light in the ways we conduct ourselves on and off the field
  • by way of after match gospel and testimony presentations
  • during camps (one on one, gospel & testimony presentations & bible study)
  • sharing in small groups and one on one.
  • by way of gospel literature.
  • building relationships.