Christian Sport
Churches field teams, play other churches and invite their friends. Every cup is openly Christian, properly competitive and played to the glory of God (1 Corinthians 10:31). The champion lifts the cup; the charity takes the pot.
“Let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father.”
“For just as the body is one and has many members.”(1 Corinthians 12:12–27)
Men’s, women’s and co-ed divisions. Seven-a-side in early rounds where fields or rosters are tight, eleven-a-side later.
About the cup“You go, and do likewise.”(Luke 10:25–37)
Five-on-five. Men’s, women’s and co-ed recreational divisions.
About the cup“So we built the wall… for the people had a mind to work.”(Nehemiah 3; Nehemiah 4:6)
Youth and family-oriented adult recreational competition.
About the cup“He was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and of faith.”(Acts 4:36–37; Acts 11:22–26)
Adult men’s, women’s and co-ed slow-pitch.
About the cup“Whoever would be great among you must be your servant.”(Mark 10:43–45)
Indoor six-player teams. Men’s, women’s and co-ed.
About the cup“You are the salt of the earth… you are the light of the world.”(Matthew 5:13–16)
Church doubles or fours. Men’s, women’s and mixed divisions where numbers allow.
About the cup“They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship.”(Acts 2:42–47)
Adult co-ed, deliberately low-barrier and social. Everyone can play.
About the cup“Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us.”(Hebrews 12:1–2)
Church teams where experienced players, coaches and officials already exist.
About the cup“Follow me, and I will make you become fishers of men.”(Mark 1:16–18)
Orange County’s own. Each church enters a squad; individual heats score points; the highest combined team total wins.
About the cupHow a cup works
Teams belong to local churches. We arrange fixtures, rules, officials, insurance and safeguarding, doing all things decently and in order (1 Corinthians 14:40).
Friends who don’t yet follow Christ are warmly welcome on the roster, with no profession of faith, service or sermon required. Come and see (John 1:46).
When a team is knocked out, its entry stake is committed to the charity pool, and the champion’s joins it at the final. It is more blessed to give than to receive (Acts 20:35).
Trophy presentation, a public charitable total, and an open invitation into real service (Hebrews 10:24).
The gospel may be explained naturally and directly, with gentleness and respect (1 Peter 3:15). Playing is never conditioned on conversion.
We aim at what is honourable not only in the Lord’s sight but also in the sight of man (2 Corinthians 8:20–21). Entry fees buy participation, so we never call them pure donations. Local businesses underwrite venues, officials, shirts, trophies and first aid so that team money can flow outward. Each cup’s rules say in advance how any shortfall is handled, and named charities consent in writing before we use their name.
Every cup publishes a closing statement
Local businesses make the whole model work. Underwrite a venue, officials, shirts, trophies, refreshments or first aid, or match the charity pot. You will receive warm public thanks, and never a say in our doctrine, charity selection or governance (James 2:1).
[email protected]Bodily training is of some value, but godliness is of value in every way (1 Timothy 4:8). Sport will never crowd out the works of mercy. It is where many people first meet us; service is where we pray they stay.
Strive side by side for the faith of the gospel (Philippians 1:27): gather your church, invite your neighbours and play for something bigger than the trophy.