Soccer Chaplain Myth 2: “Chaplains for all…”

Much of my work outside of being the lead volunteer chaplain to the Colorado Rapids is working to develop chaplaincy with other teams in North America. This involves educating teams on what chaplaincy is and what chaplaincy isn’t. As I have different conversations and interactions with coaches, executives, and owners around the various leagues, one common excuse or myth that I hear is, “If I have a Christian chaplain, then I have to have someone from all the religions…” Today, on the podcast, I talk about this common belief that often gets put up between a soccer team and the opportunity of having chaplaincy service. I talk about what professional chaplaincy looks like, even toward people of other faith traditions. From the Touchline is a short-feature (10-15 min) podcast with Rev Brad Kenney, Founder and Executive Director of Soccer Chaplains United and Volunteer Chaplain to the Colorado Rapids of Major League Soccer. Rev Brad and occasional guests touch on various issues around the topics of faith, family, and football (soccer). Also, don’t forget that you can listen in our app, SoccrChapUtd, in the Apple and Google store.