Imagine all of the different ways by which you can praise God? Now, Imagine praising God with a whole community that supports you, cares for you and prays with you? That’s Sports and Spirituality at CSTM.
We are a vibrant community of student-athletes dedicated to God and serving others. Through our passion for sports, we play and pray together, all for the greater glory of God. We believe that sports are a way to bring people together to share our God given gifts and talents in support for one another. Sharing life through the sports that we love also gives us an opportunity for fellowship, meaningful conversations, and accompaniment through the difficulties and joys of life.
Most days during the week, groups of students gather together to play soccer, volleyball, basketball, tennis, and spikeball. In addition to team sports, we also enjoy running, weightlifting, cross-fit, hiking, cycling, and many other outdoor activities. We begin every sports activity with a prayer, expressing gratitude for the day, our community, and each other, and most importantly, we pray for the people that we serve through our various ministries, especially those on the margins.
Sports and Spirituality has allowed students, especially international students, to find a space to share our faith, meet other students and build lasting and meaningful friendships. We believe that sports are a universal language that can transcend cultural and linguistic barriers while uniting people through a shared passion and experience. Our goal of playing sports is to give the best of ourselves in every game or training to glorify God with the gifts He has given to us and to strengthen our community through our shared experience. We hope this space can continue to serve our CSTM community in meaningful ways and to help us grow in faith, hope, and love.