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"Establishing the Connect 3on3 Basketball event at 2nd Baptist Houston, was a thrilling challenge, providing opportunities to trust God in prayer and see how he works through us to reach hearts. The partnership with the Connect team's resources, transformed our vision into reality. Step out in faith and put up your goals."

-Jeremy Poland, Staff Pastor, 2nd Baptist Houston


"Connect 3 on 3 gave our church all the tools we needed to reach out to our community. Even more important than the excellence of the event itself, were the opportunities our members had to build relationships that will go far beyond the end of the day. Connect 3 on 3 helped our church give the community a fresh look at the kingdom of God, outside the walls of a sanctuary."

-Aarron Schwartz, Minister of Evangelism, First Baptist Church, Hendersonville, TN


"After just a few moments with Josh it was evident that connect 3on3 shared the same vision for reaching people that we have as a church. Josh did a tremendous job in his training and coaching for our event, you will not be bored. We cannot wait to see what God does in April through this event."

-Rusty Rice, Executive Pastor, Oakwood Baptist Church, New Braunfels, TX


"The Connect 3on3 Basketball Tournament and Family FunZone was the largest and most effective outreach event our church has done in its 15 years of existence. We had over 2000 people visit the FunZone and 27 teams participated in the Basketball Tournament. We enlisted close to 400 volunteers from our church and had 25 local businesses as corporate sponsors. It was exciting to see months of planning and preparation come together on a cold Saturday morning in October. I can?t wait to see how God will bless as we follow up on the relationships we began the day of the event."

-Lee Gambrell, Associate Pastor, Summit Baptist Church, Acworth, GA


"From the first sno cone to the last stick of cotton candy, the Connect 3 on 3 Tournament and Family Fun Zone at First Lutheran Church in Inglewood was a day of fun and excitement. This event brought together not only churches from Redondo Beach, Torrance, and Inglewood but local businesses as well as people from the surrounding community?.In all, for a little while on September 6th, the streets outside First Lutheran Church of Inglewood became a giant block party where the church and community could connect with each other and forge relationships that will hopefully continue well into the future."

-Nick Shepard-Task Force Director- First Lutheran Church, Inglewood, CA


"Connect 3on3's initiative to impact communities using 3on3 basketball is an idea whose time has come. Here is a way to call attention to the needs of others in a unique way that will appeal to all communities."

- John Garner, Clearview Baptist Church, Franklin, TN


"The Connect 3on3 Cool Springs Basketball Tournament made a huge difference for us as a new church plant. God used the tournament to move our church outside our walls and into the community. We had teams come from all over the area, and we met so many new people whom we would have never touched through our normal church channels. In addition, we built lasting relationships with businesses and those in our community. I highly recommend any church, business or individual to be involved with Connect 3on3 because of the relationships you will build in your community, and because of the fulfillment you will experience as you make a positive difference in your world!"

- Jeff Simmons, Senior Pastor, Rolling Hills Community Church


"Connect 3 on 3 was a unique opportunity for our church to build a bridge with our community. It is an ongoing challenge for churches to find concrete ways to creatively reach outside the four walls of "the church." Connect 3 on 3 gave us a great platform to take "the church" to the community."

- Dr. Keith W. Langner, Senior Pastor, The Church at Lake Guntersville


"I am so grateful for Connect 3 on 3 Classic City! It has created so much excitement and unity within our Baptist Student Union at UGA. And I am also excited that this outstanding event has been fun, brought healing, and has touched the lives of seekers in the Athens community."

- Franklin Scott, Campus Minister, University of Georgia


"Thank you so much for your program!!! As you are aware, our church, Kingsville Baptist, sponsored our first 3 on 3 this past Saturday. It was a huge success! Our community is a buzz about it! People want to know when we are going to do it again. I thank God for you and your ministry! Thank you for giving of yourselves and following God’s call. My family and I are in prayer for you, thanking God for what He has done and what He will do in the future!"

- Amanda Burlew, Kingsville Baptist Church, Pineville, LA