Nicaragua mission and basketball camp

We will be partnering with the local Nicaraguan church which has been ministering in the area for many years. Potter Ministries has planted churches, raised up leaders, and discipled believers into maturity while feeding children, teaching english, and building homes for those in need. Potter Ministries has also organized and ran sports leagues for basketball and baseball. This is where we at Shepherd’s Tent desire to help.

Former Willliam Jessup University students and basketball players, Jaden Henderson (currently playing at York University), and Tim Strijaous, have a niche specialty in athletics. By coming alongside Jesus Pattern Network and Potter Ministries, we will be able to help facilitate the spread of the Gospel to the local population as well as connecting them with a sound ministry for steady spiritual growth.

It is our hope and prayer that this opportunity has come at the perfect timing of God as an open door to the nations. This is a foundational trip that will establish relationships and create long-term sustainable missions in the region for years to come.

In the first trip, the 3 main projects we will be working on are:

1. A basketball camp and community outreach

2. Fellowship with local pastors and leaders to develop relationships while identifying needs

and assessing the situation on the ground.

3. Pastoral training and discipleship.

Price Breakdown

Pre-Travel Items:

Airfare: $607 *As of 01/31/2024*

International Health insurance(Faith Ventures): $50-80 Travel insurance/Bag fees: Variable (input as $150)

In-Country Items:

Individual Meals: $32/day

Car Rental Total Cost (6 people): $900($150 each) Fuel: $250

Interpreter(2 needed): $150/person

Pastor Conference Luncheons: $200

A/C/ Room Electricity Cost: $350 Feedings: $200

MISC: $300

Total: $2661 each, $5322 total for 2 people.

We thank everyone who prayerfully considers donating, shares this, and supports us in making this mission a reality.

*We are currently unable to attain nonprofit status for this trip. Therefore any donation towards this trip will not be a charitable contribution and will not receive a tax credit at the end of the year. We thank you for any and all support.*