2025 Chaplain Training

Thomas C. Settles, III

The University of Georgia Football Team Chaplain and Pastor of Calvary Bible Church in Athens, GA. He  has a tremendous love for discipleship and equipping believers to go outside of the four walls of the church to do the work of the ministry. "T-Sett" has over 20 years of experience in Christian Ministry.

Sid Callaway

Retired from the Fellowship of Christian Athletes after nearly 30 years of training staff and serving coaches. Sid is a UGA graduate, Author, and Law Enforcement Officer who was recently awarded The Medal of Valor and A Purple Heart.

C.L. "SHEP" Shepherd

Former College/Pro Athlete, Chaplain, CEO, Author, and Character/Life Coach. Shep has 16 years of experience in Sports Ministry. After tenures at the Michigan, Pitt, Arizona, WVU, and UMD he has focused his efforts on pouring into and inspiring the next generation of Chaplains being introduced to the sports world today.

YOUR TRAINING WILL INCLUDE

Learn the process and practical skills to become a highly effective Chaplain. Increase your influence and learn to live out loud what you teach.

Spiritual gifts assessment that will help you identify your strengths, and learn how to effectively use them to make a greater impact.

Connect with like minds, share resources, network, and build relationships with others passionate about Sports Ministry.

Refine your leadership skills and learn to lead in a more effective and deliberate way.

Unlock your passion and purpose through engaging workshops and sessions that are both encouraging and enlightening.

Learn your speaking voice and style. Learn how to identify and win your target audience.

Learn how to project confidence and authenticity as a speaker. Learn how to inject meaningful parts of your story into all your presentations.

Receive strategy on how to identify opportunities to serve in Sports Ministry, and learn the in's and out's of Chaplaincy life.

Learn how to find opportunities to get paid to speak in other markets and how to build a speaking business around those engagements.

Rest, relax, and enjoy the amenities of our host hotel, or get out and explore the city while soaking up the beauty of God's creation.

Hang out with, break bread, and pick the brains of Chaplains who have done and are still doing the work at a high level.

Receive prayer, counsel, and guidance from godly men of wisdom, understanding, and experience.