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360+ Funny Christian Sports Team Names That Will Keep Spirits High

BarbaraByBarbara Brooks

Sports have a special way of bringing people together, and church leagues or faith-based teams are no exception. Beyond teamwork and competition, choosing the right name adds personality and joy to the experience. Funny Christian sports team names combine humor, faith, and creativity into one identity that makes people smile even before the game begins. Whether your team is into basketball, softball, volleyball, or any other sport, a lighthearted and faith-filled name can set the tone for fun and fellowship. Here are ten categories packed with inspiration.

Bible-Inspired Puns

Bible references provide endless material for clever team names. Puns based on familiar biblical figures or stories make these names funny because they connect scripture with sports in unexpected ways.

  1. Noah’s Ark Attack

  2. Jonah and the Goal

  3. David and Goliaths

  4. Samson’s Slam Dunkers

  5. Moses and the Free Throws

  6. Red Sea Splitters

  7. Burning Bush League

  8. Ark Angels

  9. Tower of Power

  10. Babel Ballers

  11. Exodus Express

  12. Psalms and Swishes

  13. Holy Rollers

  14. Gospel Gladiators

  15. Judges of the Court

  16. Loaves and Fishers

  17. The Fiery Furnace Five

  18. Tentmakers United

  19. Mount Sinai Sluggers

  20. Prophets and Pitches

  21. Shepherd’s Flockers

  22. Beatitude Ballers

  23. Job’s Survivors

  24. Bible Belt Bashers

  25. Ten Commandment Crushers

  26. Gospel Goalies

  27. The Parting Defenders

  28. Manna from Heaven Shots

  29. Temple Tossers

  30. Apostolic Aces

  31. Jericho Jumpers

  32. Plague Stoppers

  33. Ezekiel’s Wheels

  34. Shepherd Slayers (playful)

  35. The Risen Rookies

  36. Genesis Giants

  37. Revelations Runners

  38. Spirit Scroll Shooters

  39. Temple Guards

  40. Ark-Nado

Faith + Sports Wordplay

Blending sports lingo with Christian concepts creates clever, memorable names. These are funny Christian sports team names because they highlight both passion for the game and faith.

  1. Ballers for Christ

  2. Dunkin’ Disciples

  3. Fast Pray Score

  4. Cross Trainers

  5. Glory Goalies

  6. Gospel Gliders

  7. Spirit Sprinters

  8. Christ’s Crushers

  9. Pitchin’ Prophets

  10. Basket of Blessings

  11. Gridiron Gospel

  12. The Saved Sluggers

  13. Prayin’ and Playin’

  14. Slamson Slam

  15. Redeemed Runners

  16. Free Throw Faithful

  17. Saints on Skates

  18. Pious Pitchers

  19. Virtue Victory

  20. End Zone Evangelists

  21. Court Commandments

  22. Fishermen of Goals

  23. Missionary Mashers

  24. Grace Goals

  25. Blest Batsmen

  26. Scripture Scorers

  27. Prayer Line Backers

  28. Holy Homeruns

  29. Net Disciples

  30. Spirit of the Game

  31. Pulpit Pitchers

  32. Spiritual Swingers

  33. Christ-Like Kickers

  34. Victory Verses

  35. Goalpost Gospels

  36. Tenacious Testimonies

  37. Beat the Devil’s Defense

  38. Heavenly Hoopers

Heavenly Humor

Angels, heaven, and blessings can be turned into lighthearted team names. These are funny because they take serious spiritual imagery and apply it in a playful sports context.

  1. Heaven’s Heavy Hitters

  2. The Halos

  3. Angelic Aces

  4. Seraphim Slammers

  5. Cloud Nine Crushers

  6. Blessed Ballers

  7. Miracle Makers

  8. Spirit Soarers

  9. Harp String Hitters

  10. Wings of Glory

  11. Pearly Gate Players

  12. Cherub Champs

  13. Saints Alive

  14. Archangel Athletes

  15. Heaven’s Helpers

  16. Angel Army

  17. Thrones of Thunder

  18. Celestial Sprinters

  19. Heavenly Hustlers

  20. The Guardian Angels

  21. Harp and Hoop Heroes

  22. Graceful Grinders

  23. Hallelujah Hitters

  24. Angel Power Squad

  25. Shining Seraphs

  26. Crowned in Glory

  27. Golden Streets Squad

  28. Harps and Hoops

  29. Ladder to Heaven League

  30. Heavenly Homers

  31. Cloud Crushers

  32. Saints and Winners

  33. Lights of the Lord

  34. The Cherub Champs

  35. Glory Be Gamers

  36. The Angel Squad

Church & Fellowship Themes

Church life and fellowship offer relatable inside jokes that translate well into team names. These funny names emphasize community and shared joy.

  1. Pew Crew

  2. Fellowship Fighters

  3. Church Pew Champs

  4. Coffee Hour Crushers

  5. Fellowship of the Swing

  6. Deacon Dunkers

  7. Choir Squad

  8. Sunday School Slammers

  9. Sermon Starters

  10. Fellowship Fielders

  11. The Tithing Titans

  12. Bible Study Ballers

  13. Holy Huddle

  14. Choir Boys & Girls

  15. Offering Basket Shooters

  16. Fellowship Flyers

  17. Usher Squad

  18. Hymn Hitters

  19. Chapel Champions

  20. Amen Amateurs

  21. Bible Bashers

  22. Church League Legends

  23. Prayer Meeting Masters

  24. Greeter Gamers

  25. Church Bells Bashers

  26. Hymnal Heroes

  27. Sermon on the Mound

  28. Rosary Runners

  29. Fellowship Flames

  30. Sunday Slam

  31. Holy Hoopsters

  32. Amen Avengers

  33. The Pew Pew Crew

  34. Deacon Dashers

  35. Communion Crushers

  36. Pastor’s Posse

  37. The Offering Plate Players

Strong & Mighty Names with a Twist

Strength and might are big themes in sports, but adding a humorous edge makes them funny Christian sports team names.

  1. Armor of God Squad

  2. Sword of the Spirit Smashers

  3. The Mighty Men

  4. Samson’s Strength Squad

  5. Thunderous Testimonies

  6. Spiritual Spartans

  7. Conquerors in Christ

  8. The Jericho Wall Breakers

  9. Spirit Warriors

  10. Righteous Rebels

  11. Crossfire Crushers

  12. The Battle Believers

  13. Psalm Smashers

  14. Grit & Grace Gang

  15. Redeemed Raiders

  16. Holy Hammers

  17. Sword Swingers

  18. Giants in the Faith

  19. Blessed Battlers

  20. The Shield Squad

  21. The Redeemer Raiders

  22. Stronghold Slayers

  23. Anointed Avengers

  24. The Shepherd Slayers

  25. Kingdom Crushers

  26. Scripture Soldiers

  27. Mighty and Merciful

  28. The Virtue Victors

  29. Crossfire Champions

  30. The Spirit Storm

  31. Faith Force Five

  32. Light Brigade

  33. Holy Heavyweights

  34. Mighty Saints

  35. Power in Prayer Players

  36. The Spiritual Spartans

  37. Armor Bearers

  38. Faith Fighters

  39. Glory Gang

Random Lighthearted Names

Not every name has to fit neatly into a category. These names are funny because they are silly, simple, and wholesome.

  1. The Pew Pals

  2. Grace Place Players

  3. Fishers of Men

  4. Cross Court Crew

  5. Amen Slam Jam

  6. Holy Guacamole

  7. Gospel Goofballs

  8. Church League Champs

  9. Scripture Squad

  10. Crossfit Christians

  11. Christ Crushers

  12. Amen Army

  13. Mission Possible

  14. Joyful Jugglers

  15. Psalm Stormers

  16. Christ Court Crushers

  17. The Saved Setters

  18. Praise Posse

  19. Redemption Runners

  20. Baptism Ballers

  21. Psalm Squad

  22. The Choir Club

  23. Hallowed Hoopers

  24. Shepherd’s Squad

  25. Redeemed Racers

  26. Praying Players

  27. Jesus Jammers

  28. Church Champs

  29. The Lighthearted League

  30. Eternal Energy

  31. Jesus Jerseys

  32. Godspeed Squad

  33. The Faith Five

  34. Sanctified Squad

Prayer & Worship Puns

Prayer and worship are central parts of faith, and turning them into sports-themed jokes makes for funny Christian sports team names.

  1. Kneel & Deal

  2. Hands Together Heroes

  3. Psalm Slam

  4. Pray Hard Play Hard

  5. Grace Givers

  6. Praise Players

  7. Glory Grinders

  8. Worship Warriors

  9. The Prayer Line

  10. Spiritual Servers

  11. Worship Winners

  12. Hallelujah Hoopers

  13. Hymn Hustlers

  14. Praise and Play

  15. Sunday Shouters

  16. Glory Gatherers

  17. Psalm Strikers

  18. The Benediction Ballers

  19. Worship Waves

  20. Blessed Blockers

  21. Prayerful Players

  22. Praise Pushers

  23. Amen Aces

  24. Worshipping Winners

  25. Prayer Breakers

  26. Hallelujah Homers

  27. Gospel Groovers

  28. Spiritual Shooters

  29. Blessed Bashers

  30. Worship Whammers

  31. Praise Pack

  32. Psalm Slammers

  33. Prayers and Players

  34. The Glory Gang

  35. Amen All-Stars

Miracles & Blessings Themes

These names are funny because they exaggerate miraculous events or blessings in a sporty way.

  1. Miracle Workers

  2. Loaves & Fishes League

  3. Water Into Wins

  4. Divine Dunkers

  5. Manna Mashers

  6. Heavenly Hoopsters

  7. Glory Givers

  8. Resurrection Racers

  9. Bless Up Ballers

  10. Crossed & Blessed

  11. Blessing Bashers

  12. Gospel Goals

  13. Anointed Aces

  14. Blessed Batters

  15. Manna Movers

  16. The Faithful Free Throws

  17. Blessed Bats

  18. Gospel Grinders

  19. The Grace Slayers

  20. Blessed Hoops

  21. Cross Court Miracles

  22. Amen Assists

  23. Miracle Marchers

  24. Divine Dashers

  25. Bless Up Squad

  26. Holy Hoopers

  27. Miracle Midfielders

  28. Goalpost Gospel

  29. Grace Gunners

  30. Miracle Spikers

  31. Anointed Athletes

  32. Holy Shooters

  33. Praise Point Players

  34. Blessed Champs

Disciples & Apostles-Inspired Names

The disciples and apostles are easily turned into clever team nicknames. These are funny Christian sports team names because they imagine biblical figures as teammates.

  1. The Twelve Tribe Team

  2. Disciple Dunkers

  3. Matthew Mark Luke John Squad

  4. Fishers of Men Goals

  5. Paul’s Players

  6. Peter’s Pitchers

  7. Gospel Goers

  8. The Apostle Ballers

  9. Saintly Sluggers

  10. Gospel Gamers

  11. Luke’s Linebackers

  12. Acts Attackers

  13. Saint Squad

  14. James Jumpers

  15. John’s Goalies

  16. Peter’s Power Players

  17. Paul’s Pitchers

  18. The Disciple Dozen

  19. Apostolic Attack

  20. Saints of the Court

  21. The Gospel Gang

  22. Philip’s Flyers

  23. The Barnabas Ballers

  24. Paul’s Prophets

  25. Timothy’s Team

  26. The Silas Squad

  27. Holy Apostolic Hoopers

  28. Saint Squad Goals

  29. John’s Journeymen

  30. The Apostle Army

  31. Philip’s Fast Break

  32. Gospel Guards

  33. Apostle All-Stars

  34. The Fishermen Five

  35. Andrew’s Assist Squad

  36. Apostle Aces

  37. Peter’s Players

  38. Disciples United

Holy Competition & Victory Themes

Winning in faith and in sports makes a perfect pairing. These names are funny because they celebrate victory with a spiritual twist.

  1. Saved to Score

  2. Victory in Jesus

  3. Gospel Glory

  4. Spirit Victors

  5. Saved Squad Goals

  6. Winners Through Christ

  7. Redeemer Racers

  8. Faithful Finishers

  9. Crossed for Victory

  10. Graceful Goals

  11. Spirit Squad Winners

  12. Holy Champs

  13. Victory Voices

  14. The Redeemed Racers

  15. Triumphant Testimonies

  16. Praise Winners

  17. The Victors of Virtue

  18. Hallelujah Heroes

  19. Eternal Champions

  20. Jesus Wins Always

  21. The Spirit Squad Goals

  22. The Cross Court Victors

  23. Faith Finishers

  24. Glory Bound Winners

  25. Holy Hustlers

  26. Victorious Verses

  27. Redeemed Goalies

  28. Blessed Winners

  29. The Saved Squad

  30. Triumphant Team

  31. Grace Wins Always

  32. Redeemer’s Victors

  33. The Gospel Greats

  34. Spirit Squad Victors

  35. The Hallelujah Heroes

  36. Faithful Fighters

  37. Glory Gang Winners

Barbara

Barbara Brooks is the creator of Graduation Wisdom, a blog that explores life’s continuous learnings and transitions. She shares insights from cultural phenomena to personal growth, celebrating every new beginning.

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