Kickin’ It Futsal Nights – Pressing On Towards the Goal

Right after Christmas during the cold of winter, we decided to start Kickin' It - Futsal Nights. These nights would consist of a short devotion and a time of pick-up play for futsal (an indoor soccer game with a weighted ball). Much like when we started our very first...

3-on-3 Slamrock 25′ – is an absolute slam dunk!

Basketball has always been a part of Skybacher Ministries. Since the pandemic we have worked hard to build back events and attendence to these events. This was one of the most well attended events we have had in a long time. 26 teams battled it out throughout the...

Oh What a Night! – Youth Open House at The Freedom Place

It was less than one year ago that we were sorting through the plans to purchase The Freedom Place. Once we received the keys we had dreams of filling it with young people and seeing it as a place full of life. FREEDOM! On Sunday March 23rd, 2025 - Over 30 students...

Great Big Group Date Lives On!

February was a very busy month at Skybacher Ministries. We kicked off things at The Freedom Place with a Dedication and Dinner Auction. Then we brought back the Someone Special Dance, while continuing to host Kickin' It Futsal Nights, and Rise UP basketball. For over...

The Someone Special Dance 25′

It may seem like a theme but "The Someone Special Dance" was an event we had held for many years up until 2020. Then it faded away with the many events and programs affected by the pandemic. When we knew we were going to have our own multipurpose event space in "The...

The Freedom Place Dedication & Dinner Auction 25′

It was a historic night for Skybacher Ministries on February 15th. This was the night that we dedicated our new community center/headquarters building The Freedom Place! It was last year on March 2nd that we held our first in person dinner auction since the pandemic....
Flag Football Cereal Bowl  22′- Filled with Good Times!

Flag Football Cereal Bowl 22′- Filled with Good Times!

It had been a few years since we last hosted the Flag Football Cereal Bowl, but on November 13th, it was back like it had never left. We had 18 different teams participate in the day in various different divisions. There were well over 300 people in attendance on the...

Skybacher Classic 22′ – Golf Scramble – Huge Success!

Skybacher Classic 22′ – Golf Scramble – Huge Success!

After many years of hosting sports tournaments and events for the youth we decided it was time to host a golf outing! On October 9th we hosted the first ever Skybacher Classic Golf Scramble. There were 14 teams who participated in the days events, which included...

2022 Summer Newsletter – Camp Wrap-up!

2022 Summer Newsletter – Camp Wrap-up!

What a summer it was, for year 15 of our "More Than" Sports Camps - check out the latest newsletter and read all about how God was at work through the camps and those who participated in them! Thank you to all who prayed for and supported!...

Training UP is Trending UP

Training UP is Trending UP

Training UP is a program designed for students that want to take extra time to grow in their faith and/or specific skills in their sports of choice. It's a great opportunity for kids to train with our sports mentors, fellowship, and talk about life. The program is...

Collecting Items for Our Annual Auction

Collecting Items for Our Annual Auction

Every year we raise funds to be able to pay our amazing summer camp staff that help at the Skybacher "More Than" Sports Camps. Currently we are collecting gift cards, gift baskets, gently used items, and memorabilia for our annual auction. If you have an item you...

“More Than” Sports Camps – Registration Is Up!!!

“More Than” Sports Camps – Registration Is Up!!!

The time has come!!! The "More Than" Sports Camps are once again returning this summer! We can't wait!! This means "More Than" soccer, basketball, slip-n-slides, bubbles, laughs, morning skits, piggy back rides, dodgeball, team building, cheese balls, fruit snacks,...

Men’s Rise Up Basketball

Men’s Rise Up Basketball

Rise Up Men's Basketball - Tuesday's @ 8p Conway Borough Building It has been on my heart for many years to start a men's basketball night where men can meet and learn from God's word and pray while having fellowship playing basketball. February 15th was the start of...

Training UP Off and Runnin’

Training UP Off and Runnin’

On February 17th we kicked off the first night of our new sports mentoring program called Training UP. The purpose of the program is to provide a small group mentoring setting for students. The mentoring involves Bible study, devotion, and prayer as well as sports...

Training UP – New Exciting Program

Training UP – New Exciting Program

Skybacher Ministries is seeking to start a sports mentoring program called Training UP! The goal of this program is to connect young people with mentors who will use the avenues of sports training, youth mentoring, and God's Word, to "Train UP" and mentor each student...

Mental Health Monday – A Merry Heart is Good Medicine!

Mental Health Monday – A Merry Heart is Good Medicine!

Today we are talking about how a merry (cheerful) heart is like good medicine. Whenever I don't feel like myself, I love to just find stuff that makes me laugh and believe it is a help in the healing process. So what are some things that are your go to's when you need...

Thank You 2021!

Thank You 2021!

I have so much to write about 2021, but I first want to begin by thanking so many who have supported Skybacher Ministries Inc. in 2021!!! Thank you!! Thank you!!! Thank You!!! I have often felt unworthy to ask for support because I was worried about making people feel...

Focusing on Mental Health on Mondays

Focusing on Mental Health on Mondays

Over the past 2 years in the midst of challenging times we have become aware of the mental struggle that humans face everyday. We want to give encouragement and exercises to help in this real struggle check out our social media pages on Monday to follow along. We must...

Pray & Play Returns

Pray & Play Returns

Pray & Play Returns It has been over a year since we last had Pray & Play, a program that has been a part of Skybacher Ministries since we first started. Pray & Play is a sports, prayer, and ministry outreach for students in 5-12th grade. We are going to...

2021 Summer Newsletter

2021 Summer Newsletter

After what had been nearly a year and a half of separation, distancing, and virtual interaction it felt soooo good to come together, for the Skybacher “More Than” Sports Camps. As summer was approaching, we were still a little unsure of what it would look like, but as...