‘Sharing Christ at the Cup’ sees 150 Texas churches share Christ, more than 500 decisions
DALLAS – This summer, more than 6 million people visited Texas for the FIFA World Cup. The Texas Baptists Evangelism Team launched an initiative called "Sharing Christ at the Cup" that saw 150 churches engage in outreach opportunities and more than 500 salvations during the five weeks of games.
Georgia church’s World Cup watch party helps build bridges across cultures
ATHENS, Ga. — A World Cup final watch party at Green Acres Baptist Church became a picture of the nations gathered around one table.
World Cup serves as a major mission field
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup roars to a close and Spain is left holding the trophy, Southern Baptist churches and missionaries around the world are praying for an impact that outlasts the hardware.
Kentucky Baptist ER doctor bounces to world record
LEXINGTON, Ky. – An ER physician in a Lexington hospital who is a member of Ashland Avenue Baptist Church has set a Guinness World Record by running the fastest mile while dribbling two basketballs.
Church’s open gym opens hearts for the Gospel
CARY, N.C. – Every Sunday night, the gym at Cary First Baptist Church in North Carolina resounds with the echoes of dribbling basketballs and the howls of grown men as another pro basketball player slam-dunks the ball with impressive might.
World Cup watch party scores goal for church and community
IRVING, Texas (BP) – While hosting a watch party for the England vs. Panama game during the World Cup on June 27, MacArthur Blvd. Baptist Church realized the opportunity for the church to connect with the community as surrounding neighborhoods gathered for a fun evening of international football and fellowship.
‘He gets all the glory’: Canes’ Slavin reflects on Stanley Cup win
RALEIGH, N.C. — When Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jaccob Slavin finally wrapped his hands around the Stanley Cup and hoisted it over his head, he felt what every hockey player dreams about.
As World Cup arrives in North America, Southern Baptists gear up to share the Gospel
ATLANTA – As the world prepares for one of its largest sporting events, Southern Baptists have created opportunities to leverage the 2026 World Cup to share the Gospel.
Missouri Baptists prepare for FIFA World Cup outreach in Kansas City
KANSAS CITY – The world is coming to Kansas City this summer for the largest sporting event on the planet. As many as 1 million visitors from around the globe may flood into the city for the FIFA World Cup in June and July, and Missouri Baptists are preparing to share the love of Jesus with them.
Churches minister at Dallas Cup with goal of sharing Christ
DALLAS, Texas – As Dallas gears up to host parts of the World Cup Soccer Tournament this summer, churches in the Dallas Baptist Association (DBA) joined together during Holy Week to share the Gospel with youth soccer players and coaches from around the world
