Team Chaplain Complete - Global Sports Chaplaincy

1 team Chaplain Extended Document This presentation on how to work as a team Chaplain is not exhaustive. How do we receive an appointment? o Club leadership o Players committee o Trial presentation o Trial period o team approval o Referral or recommendation When do we do ministry? o Often times on a weekly basis o Before or after team practices o Non-game days (unless requested). o When the coach or team allows Where do we do ministry? o In the locker / change room o On the team bus (road trips). o A place designated by the team Who do we minister to? o The whole team , including coaches, managers, volunteers o The individual and their families o The players, churched or unchurched o Those who attend optional events, such as chapel services How do we present the Message? o A short (approx. 15 minute) presentation o Sport or life based (themes). o Clear Biblical reference/analogy o Sports Illustrations o Time for discussion Characteristics of the message: o Be Bible based 1.

2 team Chaplain Extended Document o Be easily understood o Produce spiritual fruit o Include Sports related themes and illustrations What to expect: o Questions about your experiences as an athlete (should you be an ex- Sports person, especially if you're mentoring athletes from your same sport). o Questions about relationships o Questions about your family o Questions about life and about death How to build trust: o By visiting trainings and/or practices o By offering assistance o By being available Credits: Paul Kobylarz' documents on Chaplaincy from Vancouver and Turin Olympics . Sport for Life; Traders Point Christian Church 2.