sports ministries

"Sports is the one area where no participant is worried about another’s race, religion or wealth: and where the only concern is ‘Have you come to play’.”   Henry Roxborough

Canadian sports columnist Henry Roxborough was right about his conclusion: the most important thing about sports is playing. If you’re interested in building relationships within the Calvary community and enjoying some healthy competition, there are a number of sports in which to take part. 

men's basketball league

Registration begins in late October for the competitive basketball league that tips off at the Valpo Nazarene Church in December.  Typically, Calvary sponsors 2-3 teams of varied skill levels, and all are welcome to sign up.  Competition typically begins in November.

Contact person: Bryan Donley  ::  

men's and women's softball leagues

Sign up in April for one of Calvary’s men’s or ladies’ softball teams.  Both the men and ladies participate in the Valpo Parks & Rec league, yet the atmosphere is more casual than intense.  There is also a men’s team that enjoys competing in the Duneland Church softball league. Competition in these leagues typically begins in May.

Men's Contact person: Bryan Donley  ::  
Women's Contact person: Mike Bryant  ::  865.621.5587

women's volleyball league

The perennial championship team of the Valpo Nazarene league (Calvary A) is complemented by a squad with more “reasonable expectations” (Calvary B).  Nevertheless, the goal of both teams is camaraderie over winning-at-all-costs.  Registration begins in early October for a season which runs from November through March.

Contact person: Mary Comstock  ::  

recreational basketball

Calling all weekend warriors!  During the school year, Saturday mornings are no longer about pancakes and cartoons.  From 9am to 11am on Saturdays, a handful of men get together at the Calvary gym for pickup games, exercise, and mutual solidarity.  Bring a friend and show up.  All are welcome to participate.  During the summer, these gatherings move to Wednesday nights at 7:30pm.

Contact person: Bryan Donley  ::  

flag football

There’s no schedule for these gridiron grudges, but a few times during football season, a dozen or more guys take the field on the east side of Calvary for some flag football.  Teams are decided upon arrival of all participants, and bragging rights are detemined by the end.  To be informed of the next game...

Contact person: Bryan Donley  ::  

For more information about any of the athletic opportunities, contact Calvary’s Sports Director, Bryan Donley, at