Dear friends,

As summer draws to a close and the energy on the pitch ramps up, I want to take a moment to reflect and share some exciting updates from the world of soccer chaplaincy. This season has been filled with meaningful connections, new resources, and the anticipation of high-stakes matches as teams push toward the playoffs.

Global Congress Reflections

A couple weeks ago, I had the privilege of participating in the 4th Global Congress on Sport and Christianity at Baylor University’s Truett Seminary. The gathering brought together passionate voices from around the globe, all focused on the intersection of faith and sport. It was a powerful reminder of why our work matters—whether translating scripture into the language of soccer or building bridges across cultures and teams. If you’d like to hear more about the Congress and my presentation as well as a few voices from the Congress, you can listen to the latest couple of episodes of our podcast, From the Touchline.

New Book Releases: Los Salmos del Fútbol & Fresh Cover Art

I’m thrilled to announce the release of Los Salmos del Fútbol, the long-awaited Spanish edition of The Soccer Psalms. This release coincides with the re-release of The Soccer Psalms and The Football Psalms, both sporting brand new cover artwork. These books are designed to encourage reflection, prayer, and spiritual growth for anyone involved in the game—now available in multiple languages and formats on Amazon. Whether you’re a player, coach, or fan, these resources are meant to meet you where you are on your journey.

To explore the full collection or purchase a copy, visit the Soccer Psalms collection on Amazon.

To learn more about these titles and more that can be a resource for your team or personal study, visit our store page for other suggestions.

Season Stretch: The Final Push Before Playoffs

We’ve entered the last third of the season for both Major League Soccer and the United Soccer League. The pressure is on, and every match counts as teams fight for their spot in the postseason. It’s a time of high emotion, resilience, and unity—on and off the field. Our chaplains are walking alongside athletes, coaches, and staff, offering spiritual care and wise counsel during this demanding stretch.

If you know someone who could benefit from the support of a chaplain or want to learn more about our approach to holistic care, I invite you to explore our chaplaincy program. We’re committed to caring for the whole person, especially when the stakes are highest.

How You Can Support This Mission

• Pray for our chaplains and the teams they serve as we approach the playoffs.
• Consider a donation to help us train and deploy more chaplains across the soccer community. You can give securely through PushPay.
• Share our resources with your soccer network—these new books and our ongoing community projects are tools for encouragement and growth.

Thank you for standing with us as we serve the soccer world with compassion, faith, and hope. Your partnership makes a real difference.

Thanks for considering giving a gift!