Global Congress on Sport and Christianity
Since 2016, the Global Congress on Sports and Christianity (GCSC) has brought together a wide range of people who are passionate about exploring sports and Christianity in a deeper way. From scholars and academics to coaches and athletic directors to pastors and sports ministers (and more), the GCSC provides an interdisciplinary and collaborative space for meaningful dialogue and conversation.
2025 marks the fourth GCSC and the Faith & Sports Institute is proud to host the event at Truett Seminary in collaboration with Sport.Faith.Life, Ridley Hall, the Christian Society for Kinesiology, Leisure, and Sports Studies, wired4sport, CEDE Sports, and the University of Tennessee’s Sport & Religion Research Alliance.
Check out the highlights below:
To learn more about the vision for the GCSC, check out this podcast conversation with Paul E. Putz, PhD, director of the Faith and Sports Institute. Be sure to follow the Sport. Faith. Life. podcast and website for thoughtful conversations at the intersection of sports and Christianity.
Keynote Speakers and Panelists
Former professional soccer player, General Director of Christians in Sport, and co-author of the forthcoming Spiritual Game Plan: Competing with Joy and Godliness
Former professional soccer player, General Director of Christians in Sport, and co-author of the forthcoming Spiritual Game Plan: Competing with Joy and Godliness
Former college football player, attorney, author, and co-founder and president of the AND Campaign
Former college football player, attorney, author, and co-founder and president of the AND Campaign
Co-Founder of the Black Male Education Research Collection and Professor Emeritus in Physical Education at the University of Texas
Co-Founder of the Black Male Education Research Collection and Professor Emeritus in Physical Education at the University of Texas
Former professional baseball player, current ministry leader and mentor for pro athletes
Former professional baseball player, current ministry leader and mentor for pro athletes
Professor of philosophy, elite ultramarathon runner, and author of The Examined Run: Why Good People Make Better Runners
Professor of philosophy, elite ultramarathon runner, and author of The Examined Run: Why Good People Make Better Runners
Former varsity athlete in cheerleading and Program Director for Play Like a Champion Today
Former varsity athlete in cheerleading and Program Director for Play Like a Champion Today
Former All-American track-and-field athlete and Executive Senior Associate Athletics Director for Mission Impact and Enrichment at Baylor
Former All-American track-and-field athlete and Executive Senior Associate Athletics Director for Mission Impact and Enrichment at Baylor
Ethicist, professor, and author of Winning the Race? Religion, Hope, and Reshaping the Sport Enhancement Debate
Ethicist, professor, and author of Winning the Race? Religion, Hope, and Reshaping the Sport Enhancement Debate
Baylor Athletics Chaplain and Associate AD for Mission Impact & Enrichment
Baylor Athletics Chaplain and Associate AD for Mission Impact & Enrichment