Last month, Christians in Sport staff members Dr. Graham Daniels and Josh Strike travelled to the Isle of Lewis, off the coast of Scotland, for a packed three days of events for sportspeople.
Friday saw Josh speaking at three schools and organising a youth sports tournament. In the evening, Josh and Graham ran a "Clubhouse" evening focused on training and encouraging amateur sportspeople to share their faith.
Graham Daniels, who preached at a number of churches including High Free Church, Stornoway.
On Saturday, Graham spoke at a men’s breakfast before heading to Stornoway Golf Club that evening for "The Sports Quiz". The event drew a packed room of people from local sports clubs, who had the opportunity to hear a short talk about the good news of Jesus - and an invitation to church the following day.
On the final day of the trip, Graham preached at two church services, while Josh spoke at a "Big Youth Fellowship" event, gathering young people from across Lewis.
The remote Western Isles, known for their rich sporting culture and deep Christian heritage, provided an ideal setting. Large numbers of local sportspeople attended each event.
Graham Daniels said: “It’s been a brilliant time trying to show that the sportsperson who’s in Christ has a secure and guaranteed love and friendship that never ends and is at work to shape their life and witness, including sport. that’s the takeaway and it’s been a massive privilege to work together with churches and schools on Lewis.”
For many years, Christians in Sport has sought to equip and encourage players, athletes, and coaches at every level. In Scotland, we’re particularly excited about growing opportunities to reach amateur sportspeople, while also supporting elite athletes as we look ahead to the 2026 Commonwealth Games—including some of those we walked alongside at the recent World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.
It’s always a privilege to partner with churches, investing in leaders and encouraging Christian sportspeople to live out their worship and witness in their sporting contexts. We’re thankful to see the fruit of God’s work through this ministry - bringing the gospel to sportspeople, from the most remote islands in the UK, to the very pinnacle of world sport.
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