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Additional race information can be found at http://www.sportslifesa.com/.
CBC is excited to announce that the San Antonio Chapter of the PTSD Foundation of America will be our beneficiary this year. The San Antonio Chapter has been providing and is seeking to enhance their ability to provide meeting facilities, counseling services, employment opportunities, meals, accommodation services and other activities for military/first responders that struggle with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) as a result of their service to our country. The San Antonio Chapter is also looking to bring Camp Hope to San Antonio. Camp Hope is an intensive residential program that aims to provide a more comprehensive peer support and mentoring based healing for those in need.
Your amazing generosity is the reason we have been able to bless worthy organizations within our community! Your participation is vital! Please consider partnering with the San Antonio Chapter of the PTSD Foundation to help our local military/first responders.
About Faith Runs Global 2021 Event:
Community Bible Church is planning our 13th Annual Faith Runs Global Sportslife 5K walk/run event.
This event has grown over the years into one of the largest 5K events in San Antonio, with over 1500 people participating. Last year we also saw 13 countries partner with us as it became a global event with a large following on social media. The history of this event has proven to be one of the highlights of our Sportslife ministry at CBC. This year’s event will fall on the momentous day of September 11, 2021. It is our desire to celebrate those who serve and have served to make our country a great nation. We expect to be a part of something much bigger than we could have ever imagined as we unite to express our appreciation to our heroes.
Thank you for your consideration in participating in the 13th Annual Faith Runs Global event. This year’s race will benefit the PTSD Foundation of America – San Antonio Chapter. If you would like to learn more about this outstanding organization, please visit: ptsdusa.org.
Upon reflecting on our local heroes, it brings to mind a story about a man named Gideon. The bible tells us in Judges 6 that there was a shortage of food in the land. The Midianites had been terrorizing Gideon’s village, stealing their crops and livestock and Gideon was hiding out trying to thresh wheat at the bottom of a wine press by himself.
Seeing the plight of the people, the Lord visited Gideon, addressing him in the Hebrew language as “Chayil Gibbowr,” meaning “Mighty Man of Valor” or “Mighty Hero” (New Living Translation). God was speaking to Gideon’s potential, not to his present circumstance. At that time Gideon was just trying to survive. But when the Lord came on the scene, he showed Gideon what he looked like from God’s vantage point. The Lord also revealed himself to Gideon as Jehovah Shalom, which means God is Peace. That same peace the Lord revealed to Gideon, He wants to bring to those who have been traumatized in the line of duty for our country.
Gideon would go on to lead an army of 300 to triumph against 120,000 Midianite soldiers. He lived up to the potential spoken over him by the Lord. With your help, we can assist our local heroes by providing them with an opportunity to come out of the wine press to find victory. You are a part of that victory!
This year’s race will feature on campus 5k, Ruck 5k (New), 1-mile option, as well as partnering with Ainsley's Angels. We are also excited to offer virtual 5K and virtual Cycling (New) as well. The virtual components will also allow the Global community around the world to participate in Honoring our Heroes!
Whether you walk, jog, sprint, or pedal (virtual) we are excited that you will be joining us to honor our local military and first responder Heroes. We thank you again for your participation!
WHEN:
On Campus:
Our event on campus in San Antonio will take place on Saturday, September 11, 2021. The race begins at 8am on race morning. Top 3 finisher awards in 10-year increments for male/female categories for the 5k Division. Top 3 finisher awards overall for male/female for the 5K Ruck Division.
Virtual:
If you are global (anywhere outside the San Antonio area) or wish to compete in the virtual 5K bike division, you have 7 days to complete your 5K. Submit your time by 11:59pm on Saturday, September 11, 2021. You will receive a digital finisher certificate upon completion. Finisher medals are not issued for the virtual race.
EVENT LOCATION:
This year’s race will take place both on campus and virtual.
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HONOR
This year we are Honoring our Heroes. Consider writing your Hero on your bib or on your shirt, or choose any other way you would like show honor the day of the race.
RUCK 5K
This year we have added a Ruck 5k division. This is a weighted race as you can wear a weighted vest or backpack, rucksack, or any other gear you decide. Bring your group with you and race together! 20# minimum weight.
VIRTUAL BIKE 5K
Not a runner? We have a cycling division just for you! This is off campus and allows you to choose your own route. Once completed, we hope you will share your photos with us.
TEAMS
When you register, consider creating/joining a social team or if you are a First Responder or Military, register your squad, sector, division, troop or group together and we encourage you to run with your flag on race day.
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
Meet our ministry partners listed below particpating with you! We will rise together.
Hey Friends, please get to know our anointed ministry partner, Pastor David Ibarra and his lovely family in Rafaela, Argentina. David and his ministry trains church planters and plants churches throughout Rafaela and its province, Santa Fe. Additionally, CBC sends short-term mission teams annually to reach many sweet children with the Gospel. David is also the Lead Pastor and Founder of his church, Iglesia Jesucristo es Mi Esperanza (The Jesus Christ is My Hope Church)
Friends, please get to know our brothers and sisters in Christ at The Wave Church from "The Land Down Under" aka Australia! We are so honored by their presence in this group and can't wait to hear how God uses their obedience and faithfulness in their Faith Runs Global event to spread the Gospel in their city of Ocean Grove and beyond. Please send them a shout out and some words of encouragement. Go Australia Go!
Hey Friends, be sure to get to know our ministry partner, Luz Para O Mundo Church in Para, Brazil. This wonderful church is led by Pastor Denna (pronounced "Day'-nuh"). They are making disciples and reaching the Xikrin (pronounced "Shih-krin'") tribe with the love of Christ. Here is a flyer for you to learn a little more and to get their contact information.
Please meet our Costa Rican ministry partner, CBC Renacer! In the Fall of 2018 the church became CBC's first global church plant under the leadership of Pastor Danny Romero and his wife, Angie. The church is beloved in Cartago, Costa Rica and reaches hundreds of children with the Gospel and needed food. Get to know them and be sure to link up with Pastor Danny and the church on social media.
Please get to know our extraordinary ministry partner in Kenya, Real4Christ Ministries! They are doing Kingdom work with excellence in reaching impoverished children through education, child sponsorship, healthcare, nutrition and the Word of God. This is leading people to salvation and transformation in Christ, not just the children, but their families as well. The majority of the families are Muslim background. Additionally, Real4Christ is training and equipping pastors and planting churches.
Let's lift up prayers for the Real4Christ team and founders Chris and Lisa Moore for the great, faithful work they are doing in the name of Jesus to advance God's Kingdom in that nation!
Let us introduce you to our amazing partner and friends at Kishinev Bible Church Ministries in Chisinau, Moldova. Led by Evghenii "Eugene" Sologubenco, this amazing organization comprises a seminary that is equipping and sending ministry leaders throughout Moldova, Eastern Europe and Central Asia for Christ, in addition to planting churches. What God has done and continues to do through this anointed ministry in winning souls for Christ in the former USSR is something to behold.
Please get to know Ugandan ministry below led by Pastor Michael and his Spirit-led wife, Grace. Afaayo Africa Ministries is doing critical Kingdom work in Uganda in three key areas under their stewardship - leading an empowering culture church, a Christ-centered child development program, and a mercy program which is reaching the impoverished people of their nation. They will be running together with us on September 12th! Check out their website and social media and give them a shout!
Friends, please meet our amazing ministry partner in Ukraine, the Kompass Evangelical Church as well as the Kremenchuck Evangelicalo Seminary. Please send a shout out and visit their social media links to get to know them better!
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