Our Calling
God has equipped and purposed our family to become kingdom builders through the platform of sports ministry.
Our Story
A week after graduation, nearly 10 years ago, we got married after finishing four-year basketball careers at The College of William and Mary. We traveled the world the next four years as Quinn played professional basketball in Australia, Spain, NBA G-League, and Latvia. In 2016 we came back to the United States and Quinn started his coaching career.
Since then, we have lived at 15+ addresses and gained a lifetime of experiences in less than a decade. We have spent the last three years coaching and doing ministry at Lehigh University. God’s provision, presence, and purposes have guided us through this journey in surprising and meaningful ways. Through all of the relationships, hardships, and blessings we have done our best to remain obedient to God’s calling on our lives.
Some of the highlights of ministry this past year has included:
Combined Christmas Chapel with Men's and Women's Basketball
We had every member from the men's and women's basketball teams show up for a combined Christmas Chapel where the good news of the gospel was shared.
On-Campus Meetings and Sports Events
Lindsey has been able to meet and mentor athletes on campus. Track and field, women's basketball, and women's softball have been three of the key programs that she has been able to invest into this past year! Our family loves being a part of everything we do on campus with the men's basketball program.
Women's Basketball Bible Study at Our House!!!
A group of 4-6 women's basketball players have been coming over the house every Wednesday after the season. This has been a dream come true! We have been going through a bible study together called "Seamless" which traces the threads of the gospel through the entire narrative of the scriptures.
Summer Fellowship
Every Tuesday, 20-30 athletes (primarily men’s / women’s basketball and track and field) came over to our house for few hours. We spent our time eating food, enjoying each other’s fellowship, and hearing a short gospel message from a speaker.
The New Assignment
We are moving (again)!!! We are moving to Farmville Virginia (yes that’s a real place!) where Quinn is transitioning into a new coaching role with the men’s basketball program at Longwood University. We believe this is a new assignment that God has given our family as we continue to follow his call to be Kingdom Builders through the platform of sports.
As we transition, Push the Rock has agreed to let me (Lindsey) continue my role as a campus minster at Longwood University. I will continue the ongoing process of raising financial support and would be grateful for your continued commitment to support our ministry as we move to this new assignment that God has given us.
The Need
The Partnership
Our partnership with Push the Rock (PTR) ministry will allow us to continue to multiply our impact while supporting them (in their vision) to be a global leader in sports ministry. PTR's mission to proclaim "the life-changing message of Jesus Christ through the pursuit of excellence in athletics" aligns with our vision of ministry as a family.
How can you Help?
1. Financial Support
(click here to Join Lindsey's Financial Support Team)
Commit to supporting Lindsey with a monthly financial gift that will allow Lindsey to continue working as part-time staff with Push the Rock. In order to join PTR as a part-time staff member, Lindsey will need to raise $2,300/month to continue her role as a campus representative.
This funding will enable her to:
- Stay home with our kids while giving her clear purpose, direction, and opportunity for impact outside of the home
- Cover all ministry expenses, taxes, and a small salary
- Multiply impact for the Kingdom through the intersection of our “callings” (Quinn as a coach and Lindsey as a minister to women’s athletes)
- Take the next steps of faith as God calls us to greater levels of obedience
Click here or on the button below to Give online.
If you prefer to give via bank withdrawal (ACH) or by check email Lindsey directly at lnmcdowell23@gmail.com
2. Prayer Support
Commit to covering our family in prayer as we continue to pursue the calling God has for us as coaches, wives, and ministers by receiving regular ministry updates via email.
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McDowell Family Mission Statement
McDowells are tough, humble, and purposeful. We live intentionally, walk with a limp, love others, and do hard things well. We are sacrificial initiators who speak truthfully and glorify God in everything we do.