Forever Changed: A Testimony from the Founders
On July 21, 2024, our lives were changed in ways we could have never anticipated. That morning began like any other, but by the end of the day, Sheila and I had clarity and purpose that could only come from God.
As we got ready for church, we found ourselves discussing APEX Sports Hub. Should we improve it and sell it? Let it go as it was? Or maybe dive in and make the best of this unexpected venture? In the back of our minds, we considered using its profits to fund missions, a calling I’d felt since 2012 (a story for another time).
At Summit Park Church, guest speaker Peter Reeves delivered a sermon titled “Works with Wonder”. His message centered on being “Works of Wonder,” and Sheila, sitting beside me, wrote down “WOW” as an acronym. After 43 years of marriage, I had never seen her write anything like that. It stood out!
When we got home, Sheila said, “Maybe we should have named APEX Sports Hub WOW Sports Hub. There’s something about that name.” It made me pause, but I didn’t think much of it at the time.
That afternoon, I took Vince, our son-in-law, to the airport. As we talked about the sermon and Sheila’s mention of “WOW,” Vince texted me shortly after:
“Works of Wonder (WOW) Sermon =
‘Wells of Water’ Ministries
‘Works of Water’ Ministries.”
Vince knew of my dream to one day start a ministry focused on providing fresh water to those in need. His words felt like confirmation. I texted him back: “WOW, Words of Wisdom.”
When I shared Vince’s text with Sheila, her face lit up. She looked at me and said, “This isn’t about renaming APEX Sports Hub, it’s about something new. WOW Ministries. ‘Works of Wonder,’ just like the sermon.”
At that moment, it all became clear, this was a divine revelation straight from God! WOW Ministries was born, an amazing testimony to His faithfulness and perfect timing. Its mission unfolded with undeniable purpose, to be a beacon of hope and transformation, spreading His love and providing resources to those in need around the world. To God be the glory for perfectly creating something much greater than anything we could have imagined!
What is WOW Ministries?
WOW Ministries, Works of Wonder, is a God-inspired mission dedicated to serving and uplifting communities around the globe by sharing God’s love. Its focus spans several impactful areas, including partnering with organizations to fund and build fresh water wells in underserved regions, providing clean and life-giving water, and restoring hope. Through global outreach, WOW Ministries extends the net profits from APEX Sports Hub to support missions that transform lives internationally. By empowering change, it mobilizes individuals to live out their faith through meaningful service, creating a ripple effect of God’s goodness and love while reaching the world for Jesus.
APEX Sports Hub: The Foundation of WOW Ministries
APEX Sports Hub is now more than just a recreational facility, it’s the foundation of WOW Ministries. Every activity, league, program and event held at APEX contributes to something greater. Its profits are a source of funding for life-changing initiatives, from drilling wells to supporting missions that bring the Gospel and practical resources to those in need.
This shift has transformed our perspective on coming out of retirement. What started as uncertainty has become a powerful sense of calling. We’re exactly where God needs us to be, and through WOW Ministries, we’re seeing His hand at work in ways we could have never imagined.
WOW. Forever changed & the Glory is all His!!
Jeff and Sheila Wilke
