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The USG Blog
We've curated a set of articles to help you grow in your faith and in your career. From interviews with industry leaders to Bible studies, testimonies, and ministry reports, we hope these blogs will challenge and teach you.
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How Do You Live on Mission in the Field of Sports? Mariah Fredericks, Missionary / Pro Soccer Player
In this episode of the Uncommon Podcast, Karlie Flowers interviews Mariah Fredericks, a Sport Ministry and Organizational Consultant and professional soccer player in Barcelona, Spain (La Tercera Nacional). Mariah shares her journey from coaching in the U.S. to using sports as a platform for ministry. She discusses the importance of balancing competition with holiness, the transformative power of sports ministry, and the significance of rest and reliance on the Holy Spirit.
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Latest Blog Posts
Mid-Year Ministry Reflection
As we shared in our Mid-Year Recap, this year has been eventful! In this blog, we share a short testimonial on how one member was impacted.
Uncommon Sports Group
Jul 22, 20222 min read
Mid-Year Member Recap
Interested to know what God has done through our ministry so far this year? Read this blog to find out!
Uncommon Sports Group
Jul 18, 20223 min read
What Does It Mean to be Blessed? Staff Reflection- Kenya Mission Trip
The way God blesses us is often not in material or financial gain but in things of eternal significance.
Noah Weiss
Jul 14, 20223 min read
USG's Spring 2022 Reflection Scholarship Runner-Up Essay- Sara Smith
Check out Sara Smith's runner-up scholarship essay from USG's Spring 2022 Reflection Scholarship.
Uncommon Sports Group
Jul 8, 20224 min read
In the Field Recap- Kenya Mission Trip 2022
Are you interested in learning more about what our team did in Kenya? Hear about our entire trip with this "in the field" recap!
Noah Weiss
Jul 6, 20224 min read
Kenya Mission Trip 2022- Member Testimonial #2
USG Member, Conrad Chow, shares his experiences and takeaways while taking part in our summer 2022 mission trip to Nairobi, Kenya.
Conrad Chow
Jun 29, 20224 min read
Kenya Mission Trip 2022- Member Testimonial #1
USG Member, Erin Couwenhoven, shares how her experience in Kenya impacted her walk with Christ.
Erin Couwenhoven
Jun 24, 20221 min read
USG's Spring 2022 Reflection Scholarship Winner Essay- Nash Newberry
Check out Nash Newberry's winning scholarship essay from USG's Spring 2022 Reflection Scholarship!
Uncommon Sports Group
Jun 7, 20224 min read
USG Prepares to Take Seven Members to Kenya for Summer 2022 Mission Trip
USG is preparing for an exciting and life-changing trip to Nairobi, Kenya with seven USG members. Read about the trip here!
Noah Weiss
Jun 1, 20223 min read
Meet the Spring 2022 Reflection Scholarship Winners!
Uncommon Sports Group is humbled to have the opportunity to provide $20,000 of scholarship funds to thirteen young professionals who...
Noah Weiss Website Manager
May 20, 20221 min read
USG Event Recap: New York City Impact Weekend
USG took on the Big Apple this past April with a group of ten of our Academy participants. Hear how it went!
Noah Weiss
May 6, 20223 min read
The Importance of Forgiveness
Adam Short attended our 2017 Mission Trip to Rafiki Villiage outside Jos, Nigeria. He shares what he learned about the Lord's forgiveness.
Adam Short
Mar 14, 20223 min read
MOAM Throwback Blog #5: The Lord Exceeding Expectations
Cullen Ecoffey attended the MOAM 2019 Mission Trip to Uganda. While he was there, the Lord taught him about expectations and perspectives.
Cullen Ecoffey
Mar 10, 20224 min read
MOAM Throwback Blog #4 - Uganda, 2019 with Lorenz Ross
In 2019, USG, then Managers on a Mission, attended a mission trip in Uganda. Hear from member Lorenz Ross on how the Lord used his time,
Lorenz Ross
Mar 1, 20224 min read
Fall '21 Scholarship Runner-up Essay
Mark showed not only professionalism within the sport industry but a deep level of spirituality, reflecting their relationship with God.
Suzanne Snyder
Feb 3, 20223 min read
Spring 2022 Scholarship Press Release
Uncommon Sports Group Launches the USG Reflection Scholarship for the Spring of 2022 through a Generous Sponsor
Mikey Carpenter
Feb 1, 20221 min read
Throwback Blog #2: Tyler Goldberg, San Diego 2019
Hear from Tyler Goldberg as he shares about his experiences and what the Lord taught him during his 2019 San DIego Impact Weekend.
Tyler Goldberg
Feb 1, 20226 min read
USG Staff Journal #2 - Mikey's Year in Review
Hear from USG’s Senior Engagement Associate, Michael Carpenter, as he reflects on how the Lord moved during the 2021 calendar year at USG!
Mikey Carpenter
Jan 24, 20223 min read
Meet the USG Fall 2021 Reflection Scholarship Winners
The USG scholarship serves young professionals within the sports industry by providing funds for their professional and spiritual growth.
Suzanne Snyder
Jan 20, 20222 min read
The 2021 New Members Recap
Check out our 2021 New Members! We had four USG Academy Teams in 2021. Find out more about what they learned and who they met!
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Jan 19, 20222 min read
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