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World Cup 2026 Gives Churches a Timely Opportunity for Hospitality and Witness
Christian Standard ^ | June 17, 2026 | Jerry Harris

Posted on 06/21/2026 12:37:18 PM PDT by CondoleezzaProtege

Hospitality does not require a perfect home, a big screen, or a gourmet meal. It requires room in the heart before it requires room in the house.

Paul told the Romans to “practice hospitality” (Romans 12:13); Peter told believers to “offer hospitality to one another without grumbling” (1 Peter 4:9); the writer of Hebrews warned that some have entertained angels without knowing it (Hebrews 13:2).

World Cup hospitality can be especially powerful because the event already creates natural openings. You do not have to force a conversation about culture, home, language, family, or national memory. The game brings those things to the surface.

A watch party is not a worship service. Churches should not baptize every cultural moment in religious language...But neither should churches miss obvious opportunities for connection.

(Excerpt) Read more at christianstandard.com ...


TOPICS: Current Events; Ministry/Outreach; Religion & Culture
KEYWORDS: evangelism; guests; hospitality; soccer; worldcup

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1 posted on 06/21/2026 12:37:18 PM PDT by CondoleezzaProtege
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American Christians can help them return to their homelands as better people.

In Texas many of them will be fortunate enough to interact with street preachers, which can be a great Christian conversation.


2 posted on 06/21/2026 12:58:08 PM PDT by ansel12
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3 posted on 06/21/2026 2:27:26 PM PDT by CondoleezzaProtege (🩰🗺️)
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