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This October, with it being Pastoral Appreciation Month, we encourage supporters to “adopt” a chaplain — it might be a financial adoption, or prayer adoption — but however and whomever you might choose to “support” this month here is a little bit more on the chaplains that make up Soccer Chaplains United. #adoptachaplain

Christ Presbyterian Academy High School Boys Soccer

One of Soccer Chaplains United’s newest members, Rev Ryan Doyle is chaplain of CPA in Nashville, TN. Below are some of the ways you can “adopt” Ryan: – provide his 2020 Soccer Chaplains United membership – pray for Ryan, his wife, Lindsey, and six children  – pray for his leadership of Mercy Presbyterian  – pray for his teaching work with CPA – pray for his chaplaincy work with CPA Boys Soccer  Ryan’s Bio

Colorado Rapids

Founder and Director of Soccer Chaplains United, Rev Brad Kenney, is the volunteer chaplain for the Colorado Rapids (Major League Soccer). Here are some ways to “adopt” him: – support Brad through Soccer Chaplains United (select GENERAL from the drop down funds) – pray for Brad, his wife, Adriana, and four daughters – pray for his ministry to the Rapids organization – pray for his leadership of Soccer Chaplains United – pray for Brad’s broader work in sports chaplaincy Brad’s Bio

Colorado Rapids Development Academy

Pastor Rubén Rodríguez is volunteer chaplain for the Rapids Development Academy and assists Rev Brad Kenney. Here are some ways to “adopt” him: – provide his 2020 Soccer Chaplains United membership – pray for Rubén, his wife, Kayla, and two daughters – pray for his pastoral work with The Sacred Grace – pray for his work with Rapids DA players and families Rubén’s Bio

Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC

Pastor Kurt Trempert is volunteer chaplain for the Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC, in the USL – Championship (Division II). Here are some ways to “adopt” him: – provide his 2020 Soccer Chaplains United membership – pray for Kurt, his wife, Terasue, and three adult children – pray for his pastoral work with Harvest – Downtown – pray for his ministry to the Switchbacks organization Kurt’s Bio

El Paso Locomotive

Erick Jimenez is one of our newest chaplains and is the volunteer chaplain for El Paso Locomotive FC, a team in the USL – Championship (Division II). Here are some ways to “adopt” him: – help provide for his 2020 Soccer Chaplains United membership  – pray for Erick, his wife, Jordan, and six children – pray for his pastoral work with his church – pray for his ministry to the El Paso Locomotive FC Team  Erick’s Bio

Memphis 901 FC

Rev Greg Aydt is the volunteer chaplain for Memphis 901 FC, a team in the USL – Championship (Division II). Here are some ways to “adopt” him: – help support Greg by donating to cover his chaplain expenses for Memphis (select MEMPHIS from the drop down funds) – pray for Greg, his wife, Heather, and two children – pray for his pastoral work with Advent Presbyterian – pray for his ministry to Memphis 901 FC Greg’s Bio

Nashville SC

Rev Billy Cerveny is the volunteer chaplain for Nashville SC, which is in its first season in MLS. Here are some ways to “adopt” him: – help provide for his 2020 Soccer Chaplains United membership  – pray for Billy, his wife, Charla, and two children – pray for his community pastoral and counseling work through Redbird – pray for his ministry to the Nashville SC organization Billy’s Bio

New Jersey

Rev Ricardo Orellana serves Soccer Chaplains United by translating materials from English to Spanish. Here are some ways to “adopt” him: – help provide for his 2020 Soccer Chaplains United membership  – pray for Ricardo, his wife, Sonia, and their five adult children – pray for his pastoral, teaching, and counseling work – pray for his ministry to Soccer Chaplains United  Ricardo’s Bio

Portland Thorns FC

One of Soccer Chaplains United’s newest volunteer chaplains is Christina Garber, with the National Women’s Soccer League team, Portland Thorns.  Here are some ways to “adopt” her: – help provide for her 2020 Soccer Chaplains United membership  – pray for Christina, husband, Andy, and three children – pray for her work through CRU City – pray for her ministry to the players and staff of the Portland Thorns organization Christina’s Bio

Portland Timbers

Ben Dudley is the volunteer, co-chaplain with the Portland Timbers (Major League Soccer).  Here are some ways to “adopt” him: – help provide for his 2020 Soccer Chaplains United membership – pray for Ben, his wife, Jamie, and two boys – pray for Ben’s daily work with Positive Coaching Alliance – pray for his ministry to the Portland Timbers organization Ben’s Bio

Portland Timbers

Troy Ready is volunteer, co-chaplain with the Portland Timbers (Major League Soccer).  Here are some ways to “adopt” him: – help provide for his 2020 Soccer Chaplains United membership – pray for Troy, his wife, Jenny, and three boys – pray for Troy’s coaching work with Warner Pacific College – pray for his ministry work with Frontier Missions – pray for his ministry to the Portland Timbers organization Troy’s Bio

Rio Grande Valley Toros FC

Rev Isidro Piña is volunteer chaplain with the Toros in McAllen, Texas, a team in the USL – Championship (Division II). Here are some ways to “adopt” him: – help provide for his 2020 Soccer Chaplains United membership  – pray for Isidro, his wife, Blanca, two adult children and one grandson – pray for Isidro’s pastoral work with El Buen Pastor UMC – pray for his ministry to the RGV Toros FC organization Isidro’s Bio

San Antonio Area

Rev Cesar Duran recently moved to San Antonio, Texas. Here are some ways to “adopt” him: – provide his 2020 Soccer Chaplains United membership – pray for Cesar and two adult children – pray for his new hospital chaplaincy work – pray for future soccer chaplaincy opportunities in San Antonio Cesar’s Bio

Tacoma Defiance

Jubal McDaniel is the newest volunteer chaplain with Soccer Chaplains United and was recently announced to serve the Tacoma Defiance. a team in the USL – Championship (Division II). Here are some ways to “adopt” him: – help support Jubal by donating to cover his chaplain expenses for Tacoma (select TACOMA from the drop down funds) – pray for his coaching work amongst the Tacoma soccer community with Northwest Ministries Football and Cascade Christian schools – pray for Sam, his wife, and four children – pray for his ministry to the Tacoma Defiance team and organization Jubal’s Bio

Trinity International University Men’s Soccer

Kim Beach is the volunteer chaplain with Trinity International University Men’s Soccer. Here are some ways to “adopt” her: – help provide for her 2020 Soccer Chaplains United membership  – pray for Kim, her husband, David, and two adult children – pray for her ministry to Trinity International University’s Men’s Team  Kim’s Bio

Valor Christian High School Boys Soccer Team

Greg Navitsky is one of the newest member with Soccer Chaplains United. He is the volunteer chaplain with the Valor Christian High School Boys Soccer team. Here are some ways to “adopt” him: – help provide for his 2020 Soccer Chaplains United membership  – pray for Greg and his family and friends – pray for Greg’s continuing studies at Denver Seminary – pray for his ministry to Valor Christian High School Boys Soccer Team Greg’s Bio