Saturday, 27th December
The Reach Project
Give thanks to God for enabling 35 projects in areas of deprivation in the UK as part of The Reach Project. From running Sports Plus Xtra, to our ‘Thrive’ sport and faith curriculum in schools, and much more, give thanks that these projects, delivered through 20 partners, reached 4,870 young in 2025.
Sunday, 28th December
Elite sport
Pray for elite athletes who are away from home, training or competing during the Christmas period. Pray that athletes in this situation may have time to reflect on the true wonder of Christmas and may be able to connect with other Christians wherever they are in the world.
Monday, 29th December
Research
Give thanks for the opportunity to launch two new research projects in 2025 within the contexts of professional football and young performance athlete pathways. Pray that research enables better understanding and practice as we work to make disciples of all sportspeople.
Tuesday, 30th December
Resources
Pray for the preparation of resources to share before and during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including a tract and the Sports Quiz. Pray that these would serve sportspeople well as they look to live and speak for Jesus.
Wednesday, 31st December
International leadership training
Give thanks for the Global Leadership Development Programme, launched in 2023, that has now supported partners in over 40 countries. Pray for the existing relationships we have in over 150 countries and pray that God continues enable leaders in sports mission to learn and grow together.
Thursday, 1st January
New Year 2025
Give thanks for God’s gift of sport that has been a means for Christians to worship God and share the good news of Jesus in 2025. Pray that 2026 will see God continuing to raise up more Christians to reach the world of sport for Christ!
Friday, 2nd January
New Year Training
Pray for our annual conference, New Year Training. Pray that attendees would be encouraged as they come together in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland for 3 days of Bible teaching, sport and friendship.
Saturday, 3rd January
Young Performance Athletes (YPAs)
Give thanks for the two groups of YPAs (15-17 & 19-23yr old) that meet regularly online to read the Bible, share fellowship, and pray. Pray these groups would be a genuine support to each YPA as they go through the highs and lows of performance pathway sport.
