Diocesan & Church Publications
Project Touchline has been featured across national church media, diocesan education networks, BBC television and radio, and Christian publications exploring the relationship between faith, education, wellbeing and sport.
Together, these features tell the story of a growing movement helping children experience “life in all its fullness” (John 10:10) through worship, prayer, reflection and values-based sport within Church schools and communities.
Diocese of Worcester — “Spirituality and Sport Flourish Together”
The Diocese of Worcester featured Project Touchline’s work at Broadwas CE Primary School, highlighting how prayer, reflection and sport can support spiritual growth and school culture together.
The article explored:
- values-based rugby,
- lunchtime prayer clubs,
- Bible teaching,
- and Christian values lived out through teamwork and play.
Diocese of St Albans — “Scrum-believable Faith”
The Diocese of St Albans explored Project Touchline’s partnership with St Mary’s CE Academy, Stotfold, focusing on how worship and rugby can help children practise:
- respect,
- resilience,
- encouragement,
- forgiveness,
- and teamwork.
The article reflected the programme’s “values first, sport second” philosophy.
Diocese of Oxford — “Bringing Faith and School Sport Together”
The Diocese of Oxford highlighted Project Touchline’s work at Aston and Cote CE Primary School, where children explored Christian values through worship, rugby, reflection and prayer clubs.
The article focused particularly on:
- “play and pray” lunchtime clubs,
- spiritual development,
- and values lived through relationships and sport.
Diocese of London — “Bringing Faith and School Sport Together”
The Diocese of London featured the long-term partnership with St Mary’s Bryanston Square CE Primary School and explored how Project Touchline supports:
- Christian vision,
- spiritual flourishing,
- prayer club legacy,
- and values-based PE.
The article highlighted the integration of worship, reflection and sport across school life.
Church Times — International Mission in Kenya
The national Anglican newspaper Church Times featured Project Touchline’s partnership with the Anglican Diocese of Mumias in Western Kenya.
The article explored:
- training chaplains through sport,
- rugby and discipleship,
- Christian values teaching,
- and creating hope for children through faith and play.
The Church of England — Pioneer Ministry
The official Church of England social media channels featured Chris Andrew and Project Touchline in a video exploring pioneer ministry and evangelism through sport and schools ministry.
The feature reflected on:
- pioneering new forms of mission,
- faith beyond church walls,
- and engaging children through relationships, prayer and sport.
Church of England Pioneer Ministry Feature
Diocese of Gloucester — “Rugby Project Will Bring Hope to Kenyan Schoolchildren”
The Diocese of Gloucester highlighted the developing partnership between Gloucestershire churches and schools in Western Kenya through Project Touchline.
The article focused on:
- chaplaincy training,
- sports ministry,
- discipleship,
- and supporting children through Christian values and rugby.
A Growing National Conversation
Together, these publications reflect a growing conversation around:
- spiritual flourishing,
- wellbeing,
- Christian distinctiveness,
- SIAMS and school culture,
- prayer and reflection,
- and the role of sport in helping children grow in confidence, belonging and faith.
Since 2018, Project Touchline has partnered with more than 150 schools across England and Wales through:
- Collective Worship,
- values-first PE,
- lunchtime prayer clubs,
- staff CPD,
- legacy films,
- and church-school partnerships rooted in Christian vision.
To explore more stories and media features: