Sports people on the Camino

To reach pilgrims that are walking along the Camino de Compostela and learn more about sports ministry
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Ministry details

Every year about half a million people walk this ancient pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela and these days many people are walking in search of ‘something’. Direction in life, processing life events or searching for God are but a few examples. It is also considered to be one of the most open areas in Europe to share the gospel, as most pilgrims are more open to listen, discuss and reflect while on the Camino. During the Camino outreach you will meet pilgrims where they are and speak Truth into their life. You will have opportunities to share your testimony, faith in Jesus and the gospel to the pilgrims along the way. When you sign up for this sports-based outreach you can choose between two options: 1. You will be based and staying in an albergue right on the Camino de Santiago in Os Muiños and you will reach out to pilgrims walking by and coming into the albergue. In the evenings there may be opportunities to play and lead sport activities including Tikva sessions in the nearby town. 2. You will walk about 100 km of the Camino de Santiago and reach out to pilgrims that you meet along the way and in the albergue’s where you stay during the walk. We will also lead Tikva stretch & relax while at the albergue in the evenings as a form of restoration after walking and as an outreach opportunity. This outreach is also for those who have questions about sports ministry and sports as mission. We will have conversations about sport as worship of God.

Participant Profile

We are looking for people who: - have a passion for sports, fitness & health and Jesus - Want to know more about using their sports talents as mission or local ministry - Are able to walk on average 20-25 km per day in varying weather conditions - Want to be challenged physically, mentally and spiritually - Want to talk to new people and share their faith - Are flexible, willing to listen and learn Basic Spanish is not required but is highly recommended. Other languages such as French and German are also useful but not essential. You need to be able to communicate in English as that will be the team language and the language that most international pilgrims use.

Frequently Asked Questions

Accommodation
On the Camino you will stay in albergues (pilgrim hostels). Often the accommodation in the hostels is mixed i.e. men and women sleeping in the same dormitory. You will sleep in your own bed. The hostels provide a sheet and blanket. We recommend bringing a sleeping bag liner with you.
All meals are included in the cost of the STP. If you walk the Camino, you will be given a per diem to purchase your meals. If you stay at the base in Os Muíños all of your meals will be prepared by the hosts.
If you are flying, you should arrive by plane at A Coruña airport (LCG) or Santiago de Compostela airport (SCQ). If you are traveling by train, you can arrive at the train station in A Coruña or Santiago de Compostela. There are then public transport links to A Coruña railway station or bus station, also you can arrive by bus into the A Coruña bus station.
This outreach is physically demanding. You need to be physically fit as the team will be hiking on average 20 to 25 km per day for a total of 120 km to 140 km over consecutive days. Galicia, the region of Spain where the Camino takes place, is known for being cooler and having more rain than the rest of Spain. The weather is unpredictable, even in the summer, so it could be warm, cool, wet, or dry.
Most non-European participants can be in Spain for up to 90 days without a visa. However, check with your local Spanish embassy what the Spanish entry requirements are for your specific country.

Application deadline

August 31, 2026

Start & end Dates

September 25 2026 -

Commitment Length

10 Days

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Cost

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