Sports Mission

As a church, we are continuing to raise the profile of sport as an arena for mission that will empower people as they connect their passion for Jesus with their love of sport, opening new doors and developing new relationships with all kinds of people in our communities.

We have the opportunity to serve and connect with every city, town and community through people's love of sport and play wherever we are: sports fields, churches, gymnasiums, recreation grounds, the work place and so much more!

The mantra and heartbeat of Sports Mission is to:

• Share who Jesus is
• Be a visible presence in people's lives
• Be an expression of God’s love and compassion in every community called sport

We love sport, we love God, but really it’s about loving the people God has placed before us – loving God and loving others!

Our desire and passion is to equip, empower, educate, and encourage grassroots churches to:

• Create a life of sustainable, community-centred and focused sporting mission
• Dig deeper into mental health, well-being, and sport as an important feature of worship and discipleship
• Go deeper and further with others through sport and exercise in their everyday lives

Love running? Complete a 5k and raise funds for your favourite Salvation Army project.

Sign up at salvationarmy.org.uk/run/big-stride or take on the challenge anywhere and any time during July.

The Big Stride Devotional and Spotify Playlist

Reflections and music to help you engage body, mind and spirit as you complete The Big Stride.

• Rob Moye, Territorial Sports Mission Lead, Community Services
• Email: sportsmission@salvationarmy.org.uk