2023-08-18T11:57:00+01:00By Ross Hendry, CEO, CARE
England have stormed into their first ever Women’s World Cup final. And despite usually cheering for “anyone but England”, Ross Hendry will be backing the Lionesses in Sunday’s game against Spain. He believes the team are exhibiting values that Christians should be inspired by
2023-08-09T10:44:00+01:00By Tim Bechervaise1 comments
Since moving to the Premiership in January, Dutch international Cody Gakpo has been making an impression both on and off the pitch. Tim Bechervaise takes a look at the faith of the latest Christian footballer in the Liverpool dressing room
2023-07-24T11:22:00+01:00By Rosie Woodbridge, Christians in Sport
As the Women’s World Cup gets underway in Australia, Christians in Sport’s Rosie Woodbridge writes an open letter to all those stepping out onto that pitch, or carrying the weight of their own expectations anywhere. Don’t worry, God loves you, win or lose
2023-07-20T15:26:00+01:00By Dominic Hewitson
The Liverpool star’s move to Al-Ettifaq is the latest sports story to draw criticism over human rights issues. But those rights we champion as a secular society are deeply rooted in a Christian worldview says Dominic Hewitson
2023-07-03T08:52:00+01:00By George Pitcher
Cricket is probably the only field game that men play fully clothed, observes George Pitcher. It reminds him of the "dressing-up wing of the Church”
2023-06-29T12:16:00+01:00By Jonny Reid, Christians in Sport
As the second Ashes Test between England and Australia gets under way, Christians in Sport’s Jonny Reid reflects on the surprisingly theological implications of a new style of cricket
2023-05-30T08:50:00+01:00By Jonny Reid, Christians in Sport1 comments
Much has been made of the winners this past weekend. But what would God say to the sportspeople nursing big losses? Jonny Reid gives his view
2023-04-21T15:19:00+01:00By Paul Woolley
The Church is made up of Christians from a myriad of different professions, and yet their ordinary tales of God at work rarely get told. In this series, we bring you stories of faith on the frontline
2023-03-28T10:08:00+01:00By Michael Coren
Tensions are running high in hockey as Canadian players refuse to wear Pride-themed jerseys. But Michael Coren wonders if they've misunderstood what Pride symbolises
2023-02-24T10:20:00+00:00By Jonny Reid, Christians in Sport
The son of a Methodist minister, John Motson supported the emergence of Christians in Sport and will be remembered as a man of great faith and integrity, says Jonny Reid
2023-02-22T11:44:00+00:00By Jonny Ferguson, Hillsong, Newcastle
Ex-premiership footballer, Christian Atsu, played for Chelsea and Newcastle before signing for Turkish club, Hatayspor, last year. He was tragically killed in the recent earthquake in Turkey. Hillsong Newcastle pastor, Jonny Ferguson plays tribute to the family man who always put God, and others, first
2023-01-05T16:32:00+00:00By Emma Fowle
Earlier this week, thousands of Brazilians lined the streets for the funeral of footballing legend, Pelé. His traditional Catholic send-off reflected a life of faith in God, if not a life lived perfectly, says Emma Fowle
2022-12-01T17:03:00+00:00By Tim Bechervaise1 comments
The Ecuador team are not the only players praising Jesus in Qatar. Tim Bechervaise highlights the world’s top footballers who have made their Christian beliefs public
2022-11-28T12:19:00+00:00By Tim Bechervaise
We live in a world of imperfection and moral murkiness, says Tim Bechervaise. But Christians can watch and enjoy the World Cup while acknowledging the dark shadow that hangs over the tournament. Here’s three reasons why he’s not joining the boycott
2022-11-18T15:00:00+00:00By Dr David Landrum, Open Doors3 comments
Despite being a huge fan of the beautiful game, for the first time in his life David Landrum is determined not to watch the World Cup. Here’s why he’s switching off
2022-09-27T16:31:00+01:00By Jonny Reid, Christians in Sport
The image of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal crying together is one of the most visceral images in sport you will ever see, says Jonny Reid. It shows us how God can use competition to mould us in his image
2022-08-03T15:59:00+01:00By George Pitcher
The pure joy seen in the Lionesses’ celebrations during Euro 2022 echoes the gender-equality joy that runs through the gospels, says George Pitcher - if only we are looking for it
2022-07-26T11:38:00+01:00By Rosie Woodbridge, Christians in Sport1 comments
The performance of the England football team at Euro 2022 is changing the game for women’s sport. Our sporting talents are a gift from God, whether we are male or female, says Rosie Woodbridge
2022-07-19T15:02:00+01:00By Jonny Reid, Christians in Sport
Ben Stokes is playing his final one-day international today. The cricketer says that representing his country in all three formats is “unsustainable for me”. Jonny Reid says the news should prompt all of us to reflect on the importance of both emotional and physical rest
2022-04-05T10:14:00+01:00By Jonny Reid, Christians in Sport
A world without God at the centre has led to the mess we are observing in sport, says Jonny Reid from Christians in Sport. In an attempt to balance inclusion with competition, the emergence of trans athletes is undermining the future of women’s sport
2022-02-15T09:37:00+00:00By Brian Glynn, Christians in Sport
The former British skeleton pro Adam Pengilly says his biggest lessons about God were learned not when he was winning, but when everything was going wrong
2022-01-07T15:25:00+00:00By Tim Bechervaise
Novak Djokovic faces deportation from Australia and President Macron vows clam down on the unvaccinated. But how should Christians respond?
2021-09-28T10:34:00+01:00By Arthur White
The new world champion’s unashamed declaration of his love for God is an inspiration, says Arthur White
2021-08-26T14:36:00+01:00By Carolyn Skinner, Sports Chaplain
This year’s Games brings with it an important challenge for the Church, says Carolyn Skinner
2021-08-03T09:05:00+01:00By Jennie Pollock
It is easy to give God credit when everything runs smoothly. But Team GB’s Dan Jervis is an inspirational example of what it means to give God the glory, even when our plans don’t work out, says Jennie Pollock
2021-07-30T08:45:00+01:00By Paul Kerensa
After receiving their gold medals at Tokyo 2020, the Fijian Rugby team sang, “We have overcome, by the blood of the lamb”. Paul Kerensa reports
2021-07-02T10:16:00+01:00By Tim Bechervaise
Is there a growing influence of faith in the England dressing room, asks Tim Bechervaise? And if so, where and who is it coming from?
2021-06-30T10:55:00+01:00
Here’s what 8 top Olympians have said about their Christian faith
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