About Outreach America...

Purpose Statement: To reach this generation of young people with the truth of Jesus Christ, and through them restore this nation to its Biblical heritage.

Outreach America was founded in 1984 in Greensboro, North Carolina. Since that time more than a million young people across this nation and on three continents have been challenged with the message of Jesus Christ and the adventure of following Him.

Outreach America operates under, what is called, The 5 C’s of Ministry. These five C’s make up the ministry arena of Outreach America. They are as follows:

(1) CAMPS
The heart of Outreach America is found in its camp and retreat programs. There is no greater venue for reaching young people with the message of Jesus Christ than through camps and retreats. Statistics show that over 80% of born-again students, under the age of twenty, made that decision at a camp. It is one of the most effective methods of evangelizing the youth of this nation. Outreach America runs a unique camp program. From all-sports camps, to the popular Paintball Extreme, every camp places a special emphasis on God’s inerrant Word, as well as, a unique scripture memory program for kids. On average, campers will memorize 60-80 verses in a week of camp.

(2) CAMPUS
The passion of Outreach America begins on the high school and college campuses of this nation. Outreach America remains one of the few organizations that still carries a message into the public school arena. On college campuses, Outreach America partners with existing campus ministries to share the message of Christ in various venues from university to university.

(3) CONFERENCES
Discipleship is the primary focus of Outreach America. At the conferences, Christian student-leaders are invited in from throughout the country for intense training in discipleship and leadership. To date, over 60% of the students that have been involved in the conference training are now in some type of full-time Christian ministry.

(4) CHURCHES
Outreach America is inter-denominational and has led youth revivals and seminars, in churches from the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Turkey, and across this country, from Florida to Alaska.

(5) CRUSADES
City-wide and area-wide crusades are an important method for sharing the Gospel to the multitudes in a specific region. These crusades are normally done in concert with several local churches and the emphasis is on the youth. The crusades are also coupled with high school assembly programs, which attracts the youth from every section of the region.

About The Founder...

Gary Newell has always been a competitor. He played wide receiver for Coach Pat Dye on East Carolina University's championship football team. In 1978 he was a free agent with the Los Angeles Rams. His diminutive size and damaged knees ended his NFL hopes, so Gary used coaching as an avenue to share his experience with young athletes. One of the athletes he coached was Michael Jordan. However, not all athletes had the discipline and dream of Michael, and Gary spent much of his time helping young people handle the issues and struggles of life. He saw more and more young lives turn to drugs and alcohol for solutions. Gary recognized a tremendous need for someone to take a stand and be a positive role model in today's society. Someone needed to offer sound solutions for a confused generation, so Gary decided to take his competitive spirit from the locker room to the classroom.

Today Gary is involved in a much more important game...the game of life. As founder and president of Outreach America, Inc, he travels across the country teaching high school and college sudents how to win in life through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. From the Virgin Islands to Alaska, Gary has spoken to hundreds of thousands of young people. His humorous look at life is honest, dynamic, and gets results.

Gary Newell has the unique ability to relate with the students at their individual level in life. He combines comedy and sleight of hand tricks to illustrate life's most important principles. His assembly programs are recognized nationally for their educational value. From self­image, to goal-setting, to US history, to substance abuse, Gary Newell wraps together one of the most effective and entertaining learning experiences in the country.

From the rural classroom to the Presidential Yacht, Gary has shared his message of winning in life. He has frequented radio and television talk shows, served on President Ronald Reagan's "Task Force," serves on the Central Carolina Board of Directors for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and is a former recipient of the Outstanding Young Men in America Award.

What Others Say...


"Not only has Gary Newell had a positive impact in thousands of young people, but he has also had an influence on my entire family. Gary's message goes beyond drug and alcohol abuse. It is a life message of hope and purpose."

Blair Underwood
Actor

"Sometimes experience in one field will open other doors... The experience you took with you from the Los Angeles Rams has served as a foundation for you... It is safe to say that the same intense determination to succeed and commitment to making a positive contribution are those same qualities you are using in this program."

Jack Faulkner
Former Administrator of Football Operations
Los Angeles Rams

"With over 700 young people in a gymnasium, you could have heard a pin drop. (Gary Newell) held the attention of everyone for the entire forty-five minute program. Without hesitation I would say he affected everyone in attendance. He was the best speaker we have been fortunate enough to have address our young people."

Shelia M. Prill
Drug Awareness Coordinator
Graham High School
St. Paris, Ohio

"Students and teachers alike not only enjoyed your presentation, but also benefited from your message. You definitely have a unique way of getting your point across. It was one of our best assemblies ever."

Mr. J. Crawshaw
Principle
Curwensville Area High School
Curwensville, Pennsylvania

"I traveled with you to school assemblies in DuBois Area High School, Clearfield Area High School, and Curwensville Area High School. The presentation which you made to the students in those schools will affirm for them their own worth as human beings, and should show positive results in their lives. . As an attorney, I am aware of the limitations which public schools face in presentations which are made to their students. I felt that your message was well within appropriate guidelines, and should present no problems to even the most sensitive school administrator."

Richard A. Bell
Attorney Clearfield, Pennsylvania

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"Gary Newell is one of the most dynamic and entertaining speakers that we have ever had the opportunity to hear. His message has a powerful impact on students and faculty alike. I was very appreciative to Gary for his sensitivity to the legal and educational ramifications that are involved in any assembly program. His assemblies should be a priority for all high schools."

Ronnie Wilson
District Board of Education
Kings Mt., North Carolina

"Gary's program for high school assemblies is on target with today's youth and the problems they are facing... Gary Newell held our student body of 1750 students spellbound for over forty minutes during a previous assembly. I strongly recommend Gary Newell to any high school that is looking for an assembly speaker that speaks to young people in a way they understand and appreciate."

Robert N. Moore
Principal
Former New Hanover High School
Wilmington, North Carolina

"The imprint you left on students will not be soon forgotten. One student said that you helped him get out of the 'grave he had fallen into.' You made everyone stop and think. Thank you for helping."

Angie
11th Grade Student

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"I was very impressed with your presentation to the students of Clearfield Area High School... Your message was very timely and one that should be delivered more often to our youth. They enjoyed it immensely and... profited greatly by it."

Judge John K. Reilly
Forty-Sixth Judicial District of Pennsylvania
Clearfield, Pennsylvania

"The best speaker we've ever had!" "He's totally excellent!" "He is great!" These are but a few of the comments I overheard at the conclusion of today's assembly featuring Gary Newell ... He spoke with humor, compassion, and dignity and truly brought his message to the students... Having successful professionals, such as Gary Newell, talk to our young people is one way of assuring America's future in a positive way."

Kathleen Knoepfel
Upper School Head Antilles School
St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands

"Your presentation was indeed one of the best programs with an anti-drug message that I have ever heard here at the Charlotte Amalie High School. All of our students were attentive, involved, and enthused. The entire audience was highly charged and motivated. Your style, sincerity, and personal commitment against the use of drugs gave all of our students a new meaning to life."

Sinclair L. Wilkinson
Assistant Principal
Charlotte Amalie High School
St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands

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"I have been teaching in the public schools for over twenty years, it is truly refreshing to have someone who is willing and qualified to talk with your students concerning drugs who is not a reformed addict... This is the third year for the Drug Awareness program at our school and I feel this program has had the greatest impact... It is my hope that more schools take advantage of Gary Newell... I recommend his program for any high school in America."

Ron McCunn
Teacher
Graham High School
St. Paris, Ohio

"I was very pleased to hear your informative presentation at our school for Drug Awareness Week. You had an impact on many students... I believe that every student in the gym was listening real close to your presentation... On behalf of my friends, I would like to thank you for coming to speak to us."

Dawn
12th Grade Student

"Unquestionably, (Gary) Newell is one of the most inspiring speakers I've ever heard. His message of how to live with the absence of drugs and presence of self-esteem, coupled with the humorous style, was well received by the students... Mr. Newell's message was certainly worth the attention it received."

Ailie Petrus
Drug Prevention Assistant
Department of Education
St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands

"Your presentation was what a lot of students needed to hear... I don't believe there was one single student not listening--- Your impact on us was good... I believe you came to do a job, and you did it very well."

Missy
11th Grade Student

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"Gary Newell is a dynamic speaker who relates equally well to teenagers and adults. His message cuts through the facade of societal deception while delivering the truth... Gary is an accomplished speaker, and a man of tremendous intelligence, who is able to combine hard­hitting messages with humor and historical fact."

Terry E. Moffitt
National Superintendent
Veritas Sports Academy
Greensboro, NC

"Gary Newell possesses a broad background involving athletics, philosophy, psychology, history, politics, business...His unusually deep understanding of today's philosophies, his unique style of communication, and his commitment to principles, make him one of the most effective young voices today."

W. David Stedman
Chairman, Stedman Foundation
Co-Editor of Our Ageless Constitution

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"Gary Newell is an outstanding speaker and an inspiring example for our young people today. Gary presented a program to the local schools for their Drug Awareness Week... After the program, about fifteen young people stayed to continue asking him questions and all were greatly edified by both his presence and his message. It speaks well of Gary's commitment to and respect for the (youth) that he was willing to remain and be available to their needs and their questions. I highly recommend that anyone take advantage of his willingness to share."

Rev. Craig L. Fourman
Covenant Lutheran Church
St. Paris, Ohio

"Gary was our keynote speaker at our drug awareness assembly--- Gary did an outstanding job of relating to our students and had an excel lent presentation in helping them to understand how to handle peer pressure and make good decisions involving drugs and life, I would highly recommend Gary Newell as a speaker for students or community members. He is motivational, entertaining, and makes good points."

Ron L. Coder
Principal
Graham High School
St. Paris, Ohio

"I have known Gary Newell since his early college days. He has always been highly motivated to a never ending quest for truth and its application to our present day society. The material which he presents is interesting and accurate."

The Late A. Scott Myers
From the office of the Secretary of Defense
The Pentagon

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