Top 70 Christian Sports Influencers in 2026
The September 2026 snapshot of top 70 christian sports influencers in 2026 covers 70 public Instagram profiles with 120M combined followers. Median audience size is 284K (mean 1.7M), which tells you the typical creator on this list is smaller than the headline names — a few large accounts pull the average up.
Average engagement across the ranking is 2.2% (median 2%). That is 0.8pp below the 3% christian sports industry midpoint we use for 2026 Instagram, and 0.7pp above the ~1.55% all-niche Instagram average. The top three accounts hold 61.4% of the list’s followers, so a “book the ranking” campaign would be buying concentration, not a flat roster.
On this mix, a single organic feed post typically budgets $3,551–$12,956 and a Reel $6,146–$19,883 before usage rights (public 2026 Instagram bands, weighted by the follower-tier mix on this page and a 0.8× christian sports premium). A five-creator test usually lands around $17,755–$64,780.
Key takeaways for christian sports in September 2026
- Wardell Stephen Curry, Jonathan Dwight Jones, Russell Carrington Wilson currently sit at the top of this christian sports ranking.
- Follower mix: 27.1% micro, 34.3% mid, 12.9% macro, 24.3% mega. Dominant tier: mid.
- Geography: 19 countries on the list, led by United States (8.6%) and Australia (4.3%).
- 41 profiles link out to a live or curated Instagram handle; 41 are verified public figures with self-hosted photos.
- Highest engagement on the list is Trey Jemison at 4.6%, which is not the largest audience (Wardell Stephen Curry at 58M). That gap is the usual “don’t sort only by followers” lesson.
- Do not treat faith accounts as a cheap awareness buy. The comment sections are communities, and a tone-deaf brief damages both sides.
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Christian Sports Influencers ranked
Wardell Stephen Curry Mega
@stephencurry30Believer. Husband. Father. Founder. Philanthropist. Olympic Gold Medalist. NYT Best Selling Author. Philippians 4:13.
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Jonathan Dwight Jones Mega
@jonnybonesBusiness Inquiries:  Ambassador code JONNY1WIN
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Russell Carrington Wilson Mega
@dangerusswilsonPittsburgh Steelers QB come true when you capitalize on opportunity.JESUS IS KING!
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Devin Armani Booker Mega
@dbookDevin Armani Booker is a christian sports public figure with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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Dwight Howard Mega
@dwighthowardFather •Husband •Animal Lover 💜Hall of Fame 2025🕺🏾Above The Rim🏀⬇️ C’MON🤌🏾Media Inquiries: 🦾
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Saquon Barkley Mega
@saquonOfficial account of Saquon Barkley. Father. Athlete. Investor. Posts from Team SB
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Timothy Richard Tebow Mega
@timtebowLet’s live a life of impactHusband to Founder -Founder Speaker| Author| Entrepreneur| Football Analyst
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Paige Bueckers Mega
@paigebueckersPaige Bueckers is a basketball public figure with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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Bethany Meilani Hamilton Mega
@bethanyhamiltonPodcast 👇🏽 Private events & community👇🏽 Documentary👇🏽 Faith•Family•Health•Speaker🤗
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Aaron Judge Mega
@thejudge44Christian. “If what you did yesterday still seems big today, then you haven't done anything today!”
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Sydney McLaughlin Levrone Mega
@sydneymclaughlin16Sydney McLaughlin Levrone is a christian sports content creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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Jameis Winston Mega
@jaboowinsGod 1st! Self-Educator. New York Giants. Inquiries: & more 👇🏾
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Brock Purdy Mega
@brock.purdy13Follower of Jesus. Iowa State AlumFor marketing inquiries please email:
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Coleridge Bernard Stroud Mega
@cj7stroudChild of Jesus ChristFor Business Inquiries Contact: For Marketing Inquiries Contact:
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https://www.instagram.com/allysonfelix/? Mega
@allysonfelixhttps://www.instagram.com/allysonfelix/? is a christian sports content creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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Clayton Edward Kershaw Macro
@claytonkershawDodgers pitcher, ping pong enthusiast & professional dad for ten years.
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Calvin Bassey Macro
@calvinbasseyWith God all things are possible. 🙏🏿 | | 💚
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Minkah Fitzpatrick Mid
@fittypat21kneel before God so you can stand before any Man.
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Rasheedat Ajibade Mid
@rasheedatt10🇳🇬 💼 🎙: Brand Mgt: ✍🏽: OF GOD🙏🏾
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Treveyon Henderson Mid
@trey.h.4Jesus Saved My Life | Follower of Jesus Christ | Running Back
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Jimmer Fredette Mid
@jimmerfredette_32🏀2011 NCAA POY🏀2011 ESPY Winner🏀2011 Top 10 NBA Draft Pick🏀2023 3X3 Pan Ams 🥇🏀2023 3x3 World Cup 🥈🏀2024 Paris OlympianTandem Ventures Partner
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Tavia Hunt Mid
@taviahuntFaith ✝️ Family ❤️ Football 🏈 | + FC Dallas | Christ follower • Wife • Mom | Sports & Glamour Enthusiast 💌 Request links below ⬇️
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Kurt Warner Mid
@kurt13warnerDestiny belongs to the underdogs. business inquiries:
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Tatjana Smith Mid
@tatjanaschoenAll Glory to God †🇿🇦 🏊🏼♀️ 4 x Olympic Medalist 🥇🥈🥇🥈Former World Record Holder.Most Successful Olympic Breaststroker.World Champion. 💍
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Anthony Drue Tranquill Mid
@druetranquillAnthony Drue Tranquill is a christian sports creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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Andrea Spendolini Sirieix Mid
@andreassirieix04Child of God ✨ Flipping and twisting into a pool 📧
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Siyabonga Ngezana Mid
@siyabonga_ngezanaDon’t follow me follow Christ✝️ 🚨Bucharest 🇷🇴 player ❤️💙 ✌️ 🇿🇦Champ🏆🏆🏆🏆
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Gregory Jackson II Mid
@gregupnxtGregory Jackson II is a christian sports public figure with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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Diana Ordonez Micro
@dordonezzLove God, love people ⭐️
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Trey Jemison Micro
@tallt_23Child of God ✝️Living my life to Glorify God, and impact the world ⚡️
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Payton Wilson Micro
@ptwilsonnFollower of Jesus ChristBusiness inquiries:
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Darrell Ray Green Micro
@officialdarrellgreen28Mr. RedskinHoF Class of 2008NFL Top 100 All TimeOfficial “Unc” to the beautiful people of DCPR:
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Yemisi Magdalena Ogunleye Micro
@yemimagdalenaNOT I, BUT JESUS IN ME.Olympic Champion/// 🤝🏽 📩
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Dylan Cardwell Micro
@thedylancardwellServant Of ChristGod is Greater! MR. AUBURN 🦅Business Inquiries:
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Otega Oweh Micro
@otegaowehOtega Oweh is a christian sports content creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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Nathan Carter Micro
@_nathancarter5“I am a great sinner and Christ is a great Savior” 💍 RB
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Samuel Poupard Micro
@sampoupardathlete🥍 ‘26Follower of ChristBusiness inquiries:
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Hunter Armstrong Micro
@hunterarmstrong_Make Heaven Fullx2 Olympic Gold Medalist/ WR HolderMagic Man
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Tarris Reed Micro
@iamtarrisreedTarris Reed is a christian sports content creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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Bauer Sharp Micro
@1sharp5In Jesus’s Name I Play †.
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Lauren Masters Nano
@laurenndmastersLauren Masters is a christian sports creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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Taylor Hansen Mega Cairo
@taylor_hansenPastor and christian sports creator known for faith and life. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Mei Huang Macro Birmingham
@mei_huangMei is a christian sports author based in Birmingham, sharing faith and life and encouragement.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Owen Carvalho Mega Dublin
@owen58Owen is a christian sports ministry leader based in Dublin, sharing sermons and encouragement.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Sky Marino Macro Riyadh
@skymarinoCreating community outreach and daily devotionals as a christian sports speaker. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
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Morgan Hansen ✓ Macro Brisbane
@morgan40Morgan is a christian sports ministry leader based in Brisbane, sharing daily devotionals and sermons.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Mateusz Castillo ✓ Macro Barcelona
@mateusz_castilloMateusz is a christian sports ministry leader based in Barcelona, sharing faith and life and sermons.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Malik Andersen ✓ Macro San Diego, CA
@malik_andersenPastor and christian sports creator known for sermons. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Eloise Chen ✓ Macro Sao Paulo
@eloise.chenChristian Sports pastor from Sao Paulo. Posts about sermons, daily devotionals, and connecting with an engaged community.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Damari Eze Macro Los Angeles, CA
@damari.glowSpeaker and christian sports creator known for daily devotionals. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Julian Romero Mid Istanbul
@julianofficialJulian is a christian sports ministry leader based in Istanbul, sharing community outreach and sermons.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Jamie Liu Mid Moscow
@starjamieJamie is a christian sports author based in Moscow, sharing daily devotionals and faith and life.
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Diego Rivera Mid Lisbon
@diegoriveraCreating community outreach and faith and life as a christian sports speaker. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
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Victoria Reed ✓ Mid Manchester
@victoria.xoVictoria is a christian sports ministry leader based in Manchester, sharing faith and life and encouragement.
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Gigi Wagner Mid Dhaka
@gigi63Gigi is a christian sports speaker based in Dhaka, sharing sermons and community outreach.
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Brandon Laurent Mid Perth
@brandonvibesCreating community outreach and sermons as a christian sports speaker. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
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Lia Rossi ✓ Mid Karachi
@lia_rossiSpeaker and christian sports creator known for community outreach. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Atlas Costa ✓ Mid Shanghai
@glowatlasAtlas is a christian sports pastor based in Shanghai, sharing sermons and community outreach.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Hana Nair Mid Honolulu, HI
@hana.officialCreating faith and life and sermons as a christian sports pastor. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Layla Kang Mid Warsaw
@layla.kangSpeaker and christian sports creator known for encouragement. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Easton Bryant Mid Auckland
@easton.bryantChristian Sports ministry leader from Auckland. Posts about daily devotionals, community outreach, and connecting with an engaged community.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Wyatt Popov Mid Brooklyn, NY
@wyatt75Wyatt is a christian sports author based in Brooklyn, NY, sharing sermons and daily devotionals.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Lena Mwangi Mid Brooklyn, NY
@lenamwangiLena is a christian sports author based in Brooklyn, NY, sharing encouragement and faith and life.
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Joao Wagner Micro Amsterdam
@musejoaoChristian Sports author from Amsterdam. Posts about faith and life, community outreach, and connecting with an engaged community.
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Dylan Thompson Micro Sao Paulo
@dylan.rebelCreating faith and life and daily devotionals as a christian sports speaker. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
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Eloise Li Micro Oslo
@eloise.liEloise is a christian sports speaker based in Oslo, sharing faith and life and encouragement.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Tyler Lindqvist Micro Delhi
@tyler.lindqvistSpeaker and christian sports creator known for faith and life. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
Contact: via Instagram profile
Maria Bianchi Micro Orlando, FL
@vibesmariaChristian Sports author from Orlando, FL. Posts about sermons, faith and life, and connecting with an engaged community.
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Ruby Brooks Micro Moscow
@itsrubyPastor and christian sports creator known for faith and life. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
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Gabriel Nielsen Micro Melbourne
@gabriellifeGabriel is a christian sports faith creator based in Melbourne, sharing sermons and community outreach.
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Estimated Instagram rates for this mix
Planning ranges from public 2026 Instagram bands, weighted by the follower-tier mix on this page and a 0.8× christian sports adjustment. They are not quotes from the creators below. Usage rights and whitelisting typically add 30–50%.
| Deliverable | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Typical feed post on this list | $3,551 | $12,956 |
| Typical Reel on this list | $6,146 | $19,883 |
| Five-creator test campaign (feed) | $17,755 | $64,780 |
What this christian sports influencers ranking actually shows
Resource carousels and short testimony clips. Trust is the currency; a mid-tier pastor can out-convert a mega celebrity for church, nonprofit and family offers. On this specific list the median account has been posting since around 2015 (average age ~9.4 years; oldest 2011, newest 2024) with roughly 4,485 posts — enough history that you can actually audit a grid before you brief.
Primary language on the roster is English (77.1%). A meaningful secondary slice is Portuguese (4.3%) — write the caption language into the brief if you care about comment quality.
Where gender is labelled, the split is 11 female / 30 male (29 unlabelled). Use that as a casting hint, not a quota.
Follower-tier mix
| Tier | Creators | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nano (<10K) | 1 | 1.4% |
| Micro (10K–100K) | 19 | 27.1% |
| Mid (100K–500K) | 24 | 34.3% |
| Macro (500K–1M) | 9 | 12.9% |
| Mega (1M+) | 17 | 24.3% |
Where they are based
| Country | Creators | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 6 | 8.6% |
| Australia | 3 | 4.3% |
| United Kingdom | 2 | 2.9% |
| Brazil | 2 | 2.9% |
| Russia | 2 | 2.9% |
How to brief christian sports influencers
- Fit the brand to the theology of the account — mismatched “hustle” ads get deleted.
- Books, conferences, nonprofits and family products convert better than alcohol or gambling.
- Ask whether the creator will pray/mention on Stories; that is often the higher-trust slot.
Formats that usually work here: devotional Reels, testimony clips, resource carousels, event Stories. Read the ranking methodology or the 2026 rate guide.
Christian Sports Influencers vs related lists
Christian Sports Influencers averages 0.9pp less engagement than Pastor Influencers and has a larger median audience (284K vs 44.6K).
Christian Sports Influencers averages 1.7pp less engagement than Christian Lifestyle Influencers and has a larger median audience (284K vs 14.3K).
Christian Sports Influencers averages 0.1pp more engagement than LDS Influencers and has a smaller median audience (284K vs 476K).
| List | Creators | Median followers | Avg. ER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Sports Influencers (this page) | 70 | 284K | 2.2% |
| Pastor Influencers | 100 | 44.6K | 3.1% |
| Christian Lifestyle Influencers | 100 | 14.3K | 3.9% |
| LDS Influencers | 70 | 476K | 2.1% |
Snapshot compiled September 2026 from 70 ranked profiles (41 verified public figures, 29 additional directory listings). Industry engagement midpoints and rate bands are public 2026 Instagram benchmarks, not private platform data. Full methodology.
Christian Sports Influencers — frequently asked questions
Who are the top christian sports influencers in 2026?
Our September 2026 ranking of 70 christian sports influencers is led by Wardell Stephen Curry, Jonathan Dwight Jones, Russell Carrington Wilson. Combined they represent 120M followers, with an average engagement of 2.2%. 41 entries are verified public figures. The order blends audience size with engagement so a quiet mega-account does not automatically beat a louder mid-tier creator.
How is this christian sports list ranked?
Creators are ordered by a blend of followers, engagement rate and posting consistency. Verified public figures with self-hosted photos surface first when we have them. The page also publishes the list’s own maths — median 284K followers, 2.2% average ER, 61.4% of reach in the top three — so you can see whether you are looking at a concentrated or diversified niche.
What engagement rate is good for christian sports Instagram accounts?
For christian sports we treat ~3% as the 2026 industry midpoint (high community engagement — devotionals and testimony clips are built to be shared). This list averages 2.2%, which is 0.8pp below that midpoint. Nano and micro accounts should beat the midpoint; mega accounts can sit well below it and still be efficient on raw impressions.
How much do christian sports influencers charge in 2026?
Using public Instagram rate bands weighted by this list’s follower mix and a 0.8× niche adjustment, one organic feed post on a typical account here is $3,551–$12,956; a Reel is $6,146–$19,883. Usage rights, exclusivity and whitelisting usually add 30–50%. These are planning ranges, not quotes from the creators on this page.
Where are these christian sports influencers based?
The ranking spans 19 countries. The largest shares are United States (8.6%), Australia (4.3%), United Kingdom (2.9%). If you need a single market, filter the table by country before you export a shortlist.
How can I contact these christian sports influencers?
41 public figures on this page link through to Instagram. We do not publish private emails for real people. For a spreadsheet of campaign-ready contacts, request a targeted list — we only include adults who are publicly doing creator work.
How often is the christian sports list updated?
Figures on this page were compiled for September 2026. Rankings move as follower counts, engagement and newly surfaced public figures change. Treat it as a current snapshot, not a lifetime league table.
What campaign formats work best with christian sports?
The highest-performing briefs in this niche usually mix devotional Reels, testimony clips and resource carousels. Lead with one hero Reel, support it with a feed post or carousel, and keep Stories for time-sensitive offers or codes.