Who cares for our athletes once the crowds have gone, the lights have been switched off and they just need friend.

It's now commonplace for sports teams of all levels to have access to a chaplain, but how do you get started in sports chaplaincy?

Warren Crank was chaplain to the North Queensland Cowboys NRL (rugby league) team for five years, and has also served the Townsville Blackhawks and Norths Devils rugby league teams.  Both of those teams compete in Queensland's top tier rugby league competition, The Queensland Cup.

Along the way Warren has also founded a network of pop up churches called Red Dirt Church, and written a number of books including 'Unofficial Chaplain'.

In this episode we discuss Warren's story and how he ended up working with athletes as a sports chaplain.

You can find out more about Red Dirt Church here.

Order Warren's book 'Unofficial Chaplain' is available through Koorong and the ebook is available through Dymocks.

To find out more about sports chaplaincy, visit the Sports Chaplaincy Australia website.

Chappy Chats is a production of 96five Brisbane and SU Australia.

Artwork by Tamar Petersen of Red Box Studios.

To find out more about becoming a chaplain, visit the SU Australia website.

You can discover more 96five podcasts by searching for 96five in your podcast app, or at 96five.com.

Who cares for our athletes once the crowds have gone, the lights have been switched off and they just need friend.
It's now commonplace for sports teams of all levels to have access to a chaplain, but how do you get started in sports chaplaincy?
Warren Crank was chaplain to the North Queensland Cowboys NRL (rugby league) team for five years, and has also served the Townsville Blackhawks and Norths Devils rugby league teams.&nbsp; Both of those teams compete in Queensland's top tier rugby league competition, The Queensland Cup.
Along the way Warren has also founded a network of pop up churches called Red Dirt Church, and written a number of books including 'Unofficial Chaplain'.
In this episode we discuss Warren's story and how he ended up working with athletes as a sports chaplain.
You can find out more about Red Dirt Church <a href="https://reddirtchurch.org/">here</a>.
Order Warren's book 'Unofficial Chaplain' is available through <a href="https://www.koorong.com/product/unofficial-chaplain-a-handbook-for-everyday-service-to-the_9780648011620?ref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.koorong.com%2Fc%2Fwarren-crank%3F">Koorong</a> and the ebook is available through <a href="https://www.dymocks.com.au/book/unofficial-chaplain-by-warren-crank-9780648011637">Dymocks</a>.
To find out more about sports chaplaincy, visit the Sports Chaplaincy Australia <a href="https://sportschaplaincy.com.au/">website</a>.
Chappy Chats is a production of <a href="https://www.96five.com/">96five Brisbane</a> and <a href="https://scriptureunion.org.au/">SU Australia</a>.
Artwork by Tamar Petersen of <a href="http://www.redboxstudios.com.au/">Red Box Studios</a>.
To find out more about becoming a chaplain, visit the <a href="https://scriptureunion.org.au/">SU Australia website</a>.
You can discover more 96five podcasts by searching for 96five in your podcast app, or at <a href="https://www.96five.com/listen/podcasts/">96five.com</a>.

Chappy Chats is a podcast that goes deep into the stories of people that have been impacted by chaplaincy.

Host, Sarah Petchell will also highlight the work of chaplains who are engaging with, encouraging and supporting their communities.

Chappy Chats is a production of 96five and SU Australia.

Chappy Chats is a podcast that goes deep into the stories of people that have been impacted by chaplaincy.
Host, Sarah Petchell will also highlight the work of chaplains who are engaging with, encouraging and supporting their communities.
Chappy Chats is a production of 96five and SU Australia.

Chappy Chats with Sarah Petchell

Chappy Chats is a podcast that goes deep into the stories of people that have been impacted by chaplaincy.

Host, Sarah Petchell will also highlight the work of chaplains who are engaging with, encouraging and supporting their communities.

Chappy Chats is a production of Rise 96.5 and SU Australia.

Find more Rise 96.5 podcasts at the Rise 96.5 Podcast Page.

Chappy Chats is a podcast that goes deep into the stories of people that have been impacted by chaplaincy.
Host, Sarah Petchell will also highlight the work of chaplains who are engaging with, encouraging and supporting their communities.
Chappy Chats is a production of Rise 96.5 and SU Australia.
Find more Rise 96.5 podcasts at the <a href="https://rise965.com/podcasts/">Rise 96.5 Podcast Page</a>.