Olavarrías Out of Omaha and On Towards God’s Providencia
It’s always great to go out on top! And while we always knew that Felipe Olavarría would one day leave the US to return to his native Chile, we just didn’t think it would be this soon! Felipe joined Soccer Chaplains United late last year and had begun meeting with and serving the coaches, staff, and athletes of the United Soccer League — League One team, Union Omaha. The team won the League One championship this past Sunday, the second time in it’s history to win the top of the league and Felipe’s first full season with the team.
Felipe came to us on the recommendation of Kurt Trempert (former Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC volunteer chaplain for 9 years) and we were excited and pleased to see the continued growth of our volunteer chaplain group. However, Felipe and wife Taya, have always known that their road would lead back to Chile—but God sped up the timeline this year.
Felipe has been serving as an Associate Pastor at Millard Alliance and recently completed a degree program at Crown College. He will retain his CMA pastoral ordination, but will now be a missionary through Mission Quest with Millard Alliance, Omaha becoming the family’s sending church. Felipe will be planting in Santiago’s capital borough of Providencia. You can support their work to plant by clicking this link here to go to their Mission Quest support page.
It has been one of my greatest joys to serve Union Omaha and to be supported by Soccer Chaplains United. It truly has been life-giving.
Felipe, on his time with Soccer Chaplains United
We pray God’s grace and strength as the Felipe pursues God’s continued call on his life and ministry. With great love and affection we say God bless and God speed! Please pray as we look for Felipe’s replacement with Union Omaha.
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