Urban Eagles
The Charlotte Eagles send trained missionaries to live in diverse and marginalized neighborhoods in the urban areas as coaches and neighbors to fulfill our mission to love, disciple, and empower youth. Our soccer outreach at Urban provides a positive place of belonging and engagement for many youth in the community.
Neighborhood Leaders
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Beka Severs
EAST CHARLOTTE
rsevers@charlotteeagles.com -
Collin Smith
NORTH CHARLOTTE
csmith@charlotteeagles.com -
David Herrera
SOUTH BLVD
dherrera@charlotteeagles.com
Urban Programs
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Neighborhood Academy
In each neighborhood, staff host a weekly soccer practice in the fall & spring that serves not only as time to develop soccer skills, but also to build relationships, work on homework, and share God’s word.
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Middle & High School Teams
There is an East CLT middle school & high school girls team that plays in the fall. There is a North CLT and East CLT high school guys team that plays in the spring.
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Leadership Development Program
In the summer, Urban Eagles staff run a leadership program that provides high schoolers in the community the opportunity to serve, run outreach programs, and grow in their faith and spiritual leadership.
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Block Parties
Throughout the summer, Urban Eagles staff host block parties in each neighborhood. This provides a time to connect with families, play soccer, share the gospel, and have fun.
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Bible Studies
In seeking introduce people to Jesus Christ, teach them to follow Him, and empower them as leaders through the global environment of soccer, Bible studies allow us to go deeper into God’s word with kids.