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Kalyn Phelps joined the Soccer Chaplains United Board of Directors earlier this year in a one-year term, but has decided to not renew for another term moving forward. Part of her decision to not renew, stems from a sense that her plate has been too full — as mom of three, working for a local non-profit, and with a new season of discernment which lies ahead.

Kalyn played a pivotal role in leading the art for the Five Women You Meet in Faith and Football, our devotional offering created for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. She created several pieces and helped lead the art team and guide the vision for the devotionals artwork. The passion for art and several emerging opportunities have Kalyn considering whether there is a small business/art studio type of work in the future or perhaps returning into art education. Each of which is demanding considerable time and energy to take on.

For Kalyn, it did take some time to full grasp the vision for Soccer Chaplains United, but after sitting in and helping to interview a few of our chaplain candidates this past year, she said that her eyes were opened to the extensive work that a chaplain does with and for the people in soccer.

The work of chaplaincy cannot be summarized by just a piece of paper or writing on a website — because of the highly relational nature, it’s best when experienced first hand.

Kalyn, on the nature of chaplaincy

Kalyn has offered to stay connected into the work of Soccer Chaplains United and is interested in some further collaborations where her passion for art and soccer might combine.

We are grateful for Kalyn and her time of service and we wish her well as she pursues God’s next endeavor!

If you would like to learn more about Soccer Chaplains United and opportunities to serve on our Board of Directors, please send an email to info@soccerchaplainsunited.org.

Soccer Chaplains United is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that relies on the generous support of individual donors and church partners to carry out its work of chaplaincy in soccer. You can give a safe, secure, electronic, tax-deductible gift via PushPay by clicking the button below or by texting soccerchaplains to 77977. You can also mail a donation to Soccer Chaplains United, PO Box 102081, Denver, CO 80250.