Branch Hoops: Building a Church Basketball Ministry in the Open
We're running a real basketball ministry on our own tools and writing down every step, so your church can copy what works and skip what doesn't.
Why we're doing this
It's easy to build software for churches from the outside. It's more honest to build it from inside a real gym on a real weeknight, with real volunteers and real families. Branch Hoops is where SixSevenBall's Ministry Mode is being built and tested.
What runs through SixSevenBall
- Registration, rosters, and family contacts
- Timed practice plans with a devotion and closing prayer
- A weekly theme, verse reference, and huddle questions
- Weekly updates to families
- Volunteer coach guide and schedule
- Camp registration and volunteer shifts
What we'll publish
At the end of the season we'll publish the real numbers — players, families, volunteers, attendance, and what it cost — along with the practice plans and devotions we actually used and the things we'd do differently. No polished highlight reel; the build log.
Frequently asked questions
Q1Can we use the same setup at our church?
Yes. Everything Branch Hoops uses is available in SixSevenBall: turn on Ministry Mode and load the 8-week starter series.
Q2When will the results be published?
After the first full season. Sign up for updates below and we'll send it when it's out.
Get the build log
We’ll email the Branch Hoops updates and the end-of-season numbers when they’re published.
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