As athletes from around the world are competing at the Winter Olympics, several Christian competitors are using their global platforms to share their faith in Jesus Christ.
Canadian speed skater Anders Johnson, a theology student at Liberty University, reflected on his sport by saying, “Eric Liddell said when he ran, he felt God’s pleasure. I feel the same way when I am skating.” He also shared, “The Lord has opened up really good conversations, and I have been able to share the gospel with teammates and coaches.”
American bobsledder Elana Meyers Taylor testified to her conversion, saying, “All of a sudden I just started crying, I was reading the book and it just hit me that Jesus is the way,” and added, “It was so strong and so powerful.” She said, “Regardless of whether I win a gold medal or never compete again, I just have to trust that God has a plan for my life and I’m called to be his representative through the sport and outside of the sport.”
Hockey player Jaccob Slavin declared, “We’re supposed to go evangelize. We’re supposed to share the good news of the gospel.”
