The latest community project request comes from Compassion International in Colorado Springs. Compassion is a long-serving organization whose mission and vision is to release children from poverty in Jesus' name. Compassion's three-cord approach is to be: Christ Centered, Church Based and Child Focused. With that in mind, Compassion's development work with children around the world aims to be holistic in its approach. Matt Pirmann, whose father (Wayne) once helped Soccer Chaplains United, and now works for Compassion, recently reached out to request soccer balls. Compassion in El Salvador has recently engaged in sports development as part of its youth development strategy. We will be taking a few professional women's soccer players to see Compassion's development centers and programs addressing children

The jersey exchange is one of the most unique and special rituals and moments to be found in the Beautiful Game of soccer. In this edition of From the Touchline Rev Brad reminisces about a couple of "swaps" in his time as a chaplain and reflects on several times in the Bible where a similar exchange was made. He concludes by reflecting on the ultimate exchange that ever happened in history and a prayer for those who might consider making such a swap, themselves.  From the Touchline is a short-feature (10 min) podcast with Rev Brad Kenney and occasional guests touching on various issues around faith, family, and football. Check out the Soccer Chaplains United App and go to the Media section.

Cherry Creek Presbyterian Church, one of the partner churches for Soccer Chaplains United, is headed out to Juarez, Mexico. The church has been serving and working together with Iglesia Maranatha for many years and this annual trip has become a traditional outreach for families to go and serve others. Cherry Creek's request will be the 9th community project of 2019 that is sponsored by Soccer Chaplains United. One of this year's team members, Jacob Smith, shares what the experience is like and what he and other members of the team are looking forward to: The team of Juarez 2019 consists of more than twenty-five people, some of which are included in families, others that are traveling to Juarez without their

Did you know that God actually issued the first "yellow card caution"? If you know the Bible, to whom do you think He issued the caution? In this edition of From the Touchline, Rev Brad springboards off the history of the yellow card caution for football and reflects on  the first yellow card caution issued by God. He encourages listeners to reflect on the different warning moments in life that we encounter — on the field and off of it.  Inquiries and feedback can be sent to podcast@soccerchaplainsunited.org. From the Touchline is a short-feature (10 min) podcast with Rev Brad Kenney and occasional guests touching on various issues around faith, family, and football. You can listen to podcasts in the Soccer Chaplains United App.

Moody Bible Institute Men's Soccer Chaplains Pete Distler resigned last week from Soccer Chaplains United after resigning from the team earlier. Pete shared that for the past few weeks he had been in prayer about his work and role with the team. He felt as though God was calling for him to step down from his position. Pete shared with me, After much prayer and discerning of God’s will, I am taking this step of obedience. It has been a great pleasure to spend time with you and receive your mentoring in this fascinating ministry field.  Many blessings to you, fellow chaplains and the board.Pete Distler, former chaplain to Moody Men's Soccer Pete was the first chaplain to serve the Moody