Beyond Athletics Ministry (BAM)
All are welcome! BAM is a ministry that is funded by people praying and donating funds so that we can thrive at VU. We talk about how to incorporate one’s sport and faith together. We desire to build strong men and women of God who work towards excellence, selflessness, and integrity in their sport, while helping to give them tools to develop into good citizens that spread the Good News of Christ when they depart Vanguard. BAM offers several avenues of ministry:
BAM Nights - We offer large group bi-monthly meetings. We usually have 50-70 student-athletes who attend for food, fellowship and a dynamic guest speaker. Chapel credit is offered & it is a great environment in which student-athletes can grow in their faith together.
BAM Discipleship - Our staff is available to meet individually with any student-athlete who wants a tailor-made pathway to a deeper relationship with our Lord.
BAM Small groups - Gender-specific, cross-sports small groups are designed not only to help build community within our athletic department but to deepen the faith walk of our student-athletes as well as tackle generational battle they face like identity, etc.
This ministry is funded by support raising. If you’d like to donate to Kris Dorn & BAM, the info is below. Thank you for pursuing a partnership with us to walk with God in the lives of our students.
About Kris Dorn (Beach Volleyball Coach & BAM Director):
Dorn partners with Vanguard’s Spiritual Formation Department and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes to have BAM be a strong outreach.
Most recently, Dorn has served in dual roles as Head Beach Volleyball Coach (current), and worked for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) on Vanguard’s campus. Dorn just moved from FCA Staff to officially become BAM Director after 7 years. He has worked in sport ministry to varying capacities for most of his 28 years of collegiate coaching. His heart is for the Gospel to be shared, and the Fruit of the Spirit to be evident in the lives of those who follow.  Dorn’s wife also serves at VU as the Indoor Women’s Volleyball Coach.
