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Kevin Austin, a 1981 Houghton graduate, has served God in many capacities, ranging from coordinating short-term sports ministry trips, to pastoring, to serving as a missionary with Wesleyan World Missions Global Partners. He was a pioneer in the field of sports ministry dating back to the Sports Life days in Tacoma, Washington.
During his years at Houghton, Austin was an outstanding two-sport athlete, excelling in both baseball and soccer. His major accomplishments athletically came in his role as a key member of the men’s soccer program, helping lead the team to an overall record of 49-7-4, including two NCCAA National Championships, during his three seasons.
Austin’s individual accomplishments include playing 46 games in goal, where he recorded 21 shutouts. He was a part of three Houghton school records – most consecutive shutouts (6), fewest goals allowed in a season (8) and most shutouts in a season (14). He was twice named to the NCCAA National Tournament First Team. He was also named All New York State, Second-Team and he was recognized by the NAIA as an All-American, Second Team in 1980. He was awarded Houghton’s highest honor for a student-athlete, the Houghton College Sportsmanship Award, in 1981.
Austin has spent the last 15 years serving God with Wesleyan World Missions as a key leader in both Germany and the Czech Republic. Although his work has extended well beyond sports ministry, athletics have always been a key tool in his repertoire. He has facilitated opportunities in missions for well over 100 Houghton College students over the years.
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