SPORTS CARE - caring for the people of elite sport

Hannah brings a rare combination of empathy, clarity, professionalism, and calm authority to her pastoral work. She consistently demonstrated sound judgement and an unwavering commitment to the welfare of athletes, officials, and support staff. Her ability to recognise individual needs—whether emotional, practical, or situational—and respond with genuine care was invaluable.

In addition to her pastoral strengths, Hannah has extensive experience across several sports and at all levels of participation and performance. This breadth of exposure enables her to understand the pressures, dynamics, and unique demands of different sporting environments, and allows her to connect authentically with a wide range of individuals and teams.

We support Han and Sports Care because she is Christ's ambassador to athletes worldwide. We are all called to be part of God's mission and our part at the moment is sending Han to bring faith, hope and love. We thank God for the way He works through Han and the incredible opportunities she has.

Han i want to tell you just how valuable you are as a person in my life. Your friendship, wisdom and wealth of experience, partnered with intimacy with Jesus is just wonderful. I never want to get so familiar with you that i forget to tell you how much you truly mean to me, Rhys and everyone in the sport world.

Hannah shared a powerful message of encouragement during our Sunday service about journeying with God in the uncomfortable. Her work in supporting athletes and her personal testimony of God moving in her life is inspiring for all. We love her, and love her joyous faith-filled spirit that blesses all who know her.

Han Thanks for being there when life fell apart, you were there in the moment and ever since. Your kindness doesn't make sense and i'm just thankful that we get to have you in our lives.

Thank you endlessly for your support this week - it meant the world. And felt at ease with a familiar presence.

There are people whose influence is loud… and then there are those whose impact is quietly phenomenal ~ the kind that ripples across nations, decades, and sporting disciplines without ever needing a spotlight. Hannah Johnson (Hans as know her) is that kind of phenomenon. For years, she has carried the love of Jesus into the lives of athletes across the world: Olympic, Paralympic, Commonwealth, and so many more. Not with fanfare. Not with platform. But with presence. With consistency. With a heart that sees the person before the performance. We’ve been blessed to know her on our own journey. She’s the one who first introduced us to the love and significance of chaplaincy in sport ~ the sacredness of showing up, listening deeply, and loving without agenda. She has been the quiet voice in our minds for years… reminding us of the grace of Jesus, what it looks like in real time, in real lives, with real limitations. No strings attached. No hidden motives. Just Jesus and His practical love expressed through whatever is in your hands.