In 2005, God gave Billy Fowler the vision to begin the groundbreaking ministry of Angler’s Outreach. Over 20,000 anglers participate in fishing tournaments each weekend and the need for this type of ministry had been previously overlooked. The sole purpose Angler’s Outreach is to share the message and love of Christ with professional tournament anglers.

As Angler’s Outreach begins its fourth year, it has broken new ground in ministry. While ministering at the different tournament venues, the hydration tent has offered both opportunities to meet the physical needs of the angler after a long, hot day on the water and also the spiritual needs. The chaplains have had opportunities to witness to and pray with many anglers.

Following Jesus’ example, Angler’s Outreach is a relationship based ministry. Because of these relationships, many feel at liberty to share their personal needs with the chaplains. One chaplain ministered to an angler after the tragic death of a family member. Another chaplain had the opportunity to counsel and to pray with a lady who was troubled over her need for a heart transplant. The importance of relationships has been demonstrated many times.

It is the vision of Angler’s Outreach’s to impact the lives of tournament anglers through relationships while encouraging them to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.