· Welcome by chaplain (30 seconds)
· Opening prayer by a player or coach as solicited by chaplain
(30 seconds)
· Introduction of guest speaker by chaplain (if applicable)
· Chapel talk (5-7 minutes)
o 50% inspiration (love God) 50% motivation (compete greatly)
· Prayer by players and coaches as facilitated by chaplain (5-7 minutes)
o For the Coaching staff
o For the team’s Offense
o For the team’s Defense
o For the Special Teams
o For the game Officials
o For the team’s Opponents
o Closing prayer by chaplain
(Categories from American football, adapt to make appropriate to other sports.)
This is a blog for my colleagues who are engaged in ministry with people of sport. In particular it is for those of us who refer to our roles as "Character Coach" or “Sports Chaplain."
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