Athletes in Action · A Cru Ministry
Made for sport.
Made for more.
You are more than your stats, wins and highlights. Since 1966, AIA has walked with athletes and coaches as they grow in body, mind and faith.
Made for sport.
Transform lives through sport.
What if every athlete found their true purpose, and you were part of the reason? Your gift helps athletes and coaches meet Jesus.
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When the game ends
Sport can't carry the weight of who you are.
Wins fade. Injuries happen. Seasons end. The pressure to perform can leave you empty, even when you win. There are some needs that sport cannot meet.
Train the total athlete
Compete with purpose. Play for an audience of one.
Imagine a team that cares about who you are, not just how you play. With AIA, you grow with mentors and teammates who point you to Jesus.
Physically Train with discipline and care for your body.
Mentally Build focus and grit that last past the final whistle.
Spiritually Find your identity in Christ, not in the scoreboard.
Read. Connect. Go.
Three simple ways to take your next step with AIA.
Read
Explore faith and sport
Articles and devotionals on identity, pressure, relationships and faith.
Connect
Find your community
Join athletes and coaches on campus, in your sport and in your city.
Go
Use your sport to serve
Camps, sports trips and the AIA Sports Complex give you a place to play and serve.
Wherever you compete
Pick the path that fits you.
About us
Walking with athletes since 1966.
AIA began with athletes who wanted to share their faith through sport. Today we serve athletes and coaches on campuses, in pro sports and around the world. As a ministry of Cru, we help every athlete know Jesus and live for Him.
Next steps
Your next play starts here.
Grow in your faith
Keep growing, one day at a time.
Free resources to help athletes and coaches grow in faith, on your own or with your team.
Bible App
Reading plans
Short daily plans in the free YouVersion Bible App, made for athletes and coaches.
Find a PlanFree downloads
Bible studies
Studies to use on your own, with a teammate or with your whole team.
Find a StudyEvery day
Daily devotional
A short daily devotional written by athletes, for athletes.
Read Today’s Devotionalnever miss a play
Get weekly articles on sport culture, relationships, and identity.