More Than the Game.

Welcome to 21 Elite Ministry. We build athletic skill and timeless character to serve and strengthen our Western New York community.

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Our Story, Our Calling

For years, 21 Elite has been dedicated to developing top-tier athletes. But our calling has always been greater. We believe true victory isn't just found in points scored, but in lives changed. That's why we have evolved into 21 Elite Ministry. We are still committed to providing the highest level of sports training in Western New York. Now, that training is fueled by a greater purpose: to answer a higher calling to serve The Most High God by putting faith into action. Our mission is to build up our community by serving our neighbors, mentoring the next generation, and integrating faith into everything we do.

How We Serve

  • Elite Training, Eternal Values

    We offer free high-level basketball and volleyball clinics, financial aid for our travel team programs, and extensive mentorship opportunities. Through sports, we instill the values of discipline, perseverance, and teamwork, all grounded in a strong spiritual foundation. We are proud to run specialized free clinics for organizations like St. Mary's School of the Deaf and local group homes.

  • 21 Elite C.A.R.E.S.

    Our Community Action, Relief, and Empowerment Services are the hands and feet of our ministry. We provide practical help to families across Western New York through a variety of programs:

    • Ongoing Support Services: Through "The Champion's Closet," we provide free clothing at major events in a dignified "pop-up shop" setting. Our "Feeding the Hungry Initiative" includes community outreach where we pass out simple, easy-to-make meals like sandwiches, subs, and salads. We also provide free meals at our large community events and facilitate monthly volunteer days at local food banks.

    • Community Events: We host large-scale events like our "Back-to-School Bash" and "Operation: Community Clean Sweep."

  • Grounded in Faith

    Our work is grounded in a deep and abiding faith in The Most High God, the creator of the universe. A central teaching of our ministry is the spiritual unity of all humankind. We believe the Earth is one country and all humanity and its citizens, promoting racial, social, and gender equality in everything we do.

    Progressive Revelation & Unity of Religions

    We believe God educates humanity through a continuous process of divine messengers. This is why we see all major religions as different stages in one divine story, with each prophet revealing a progressive message from God. This belief in successive divine messengers, and is why we draw wisdom and guidance from a range of sacred texts.

    Our Core Beliefs about Christ

    Within this framework of ongoing divine guidance, our ministry is centered on the teachings of Christ.

    • We believe in the Life, Death, and Resurrection of Christ.

    • We believe that Christ was accompanied by the Holy Spirit while on Earth and taught us to have unbreakable faith in the Father in Heaven, The Most High God.

    When exploring biblical texts, our ministry teaches from The Message Bible for its accessible and powerful language.

    Our Principles for Living

    These core beliefs inspire the principles that guide our community and our actions daily:

    • Equality: We strongly advocate for the equality of men and women and are committed to the elimination of all forms of prejudice.

    • Independent Investigation of Truth: We encourage all individuals to seek truth and understanding for themselves.

    • Unity of Science & Religion: We believe that science and religion are two harmonious sources of knowledge that must work together.

    • Rejection of Extremes: We avoid extreme partisanship in religion and politics and instruct our community not to engage in backbiting or gossip.

    • Consultation: We embrace collaborative discussion and consensus-building as an essential process for making decisions within our ministry.

    • Healthy Living: We believe in caring for our physical and spiritual health, which includes the prohibition of alcohol and non-prescribed drugs.

Powered by Our Community Champions

A Coalition of Leaders

Our work is only possible through partnership. The engine of our community outreach is the "Community Champions Coalition," our growing team of dedicated leaders who volunteer their time and talent. This coalition brings together faith leaders, police officers, business owners, and local athletes to serve as mentors and role models. Together, we are making a greater impact across Western New York.

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Your Support in Action

We invite you to partner with us financially by tithing with our ministry. You can make a powerful impact through a one-time gift or by setting up a recurring contribution. Recurring contributions are vital to our success—they provide the steady support that allows us to plan impactful community projects, ensure our sports programs are always funded, and sustain our mission month after month. We are committed to faithful stewardship. 87.5% of all funds go directly toward helping families in our community pay for youth sports. The remaining 10% is tithed (monthly) and 2.5% of all assets (annually) is given by us to support the vital work of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Wounded Warrior Project, Operation Smile, Habitat for Humanity Buffalo, The Salvation Army, The Community Action Organization of WNY, United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), Magen David Adom, Living Israel, HEAL Palestine, and One For Israel. 

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Be the Difference in Western New York

Whether you're an athlete looking to improve your skills, a neighbor wanting to serve, or a leader looking to partner, there's a place for you at 21 Elite Ministry.

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