Baseball Chapel

2019 Bowie Kuhn Award

Vince Nauss presents Baseball Chapel's Bowie Kuhn Award to Major League Baseball umpire, Ted Barrett, at baseball's annual winter meetings.

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Sunday Chapel Services

Each Sunday, Chapel Ministers deliver chapel services to both home and visiting teams. Throughout baseball, over 3000 players, coaches, and non-uniform personnel attend every week.

Reaching Out to Umpires

Chapel Ministers also reach out to the umpires of professional baseball each Sunday, conducting chapel services for them, sharing God's Word with them, and praying for their needs.

Ministering to Player Wives

Women's Ministry Leaders reach out to support the wives and girlfriends of the players, conducting chapel services for them and their children, and delivering Bible Studies during the week.

Ministering to Ballpark Personnel

Chapel Ministers also hold Sunday chapel services for ballpark employee such as ushers, security personnel, front office personnel, and many others who work at the stadiums.

Ministry to Latin America

Baseball Chapel's ministry extends to professional leagues and academies in Mexico, Venezuela, Puerto Rico, Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic.

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Our Network

Over 600 people serve with us leading chapel
services, conducting Bible studies, and discipling
men and women.

Our Vision

One aspect of Baseball Chapel's vision is to see
players use their platform to share their faith with
others.

Faith on the Field

Brent Suter shares how his faith helps
him overcome "the grind" of the season.

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February 14, 2020

God’s Love Letter

“Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes?” (Matthew 6:25)

I was first introduced to this verse as a tiny little fourth grader at church camp. At the time, I decided this would be my verse – something God had written for me. What insight I had as a 9 year old!

Through the years I have clung to this passage and refer to it as God’s love letter to me. Obviously, it wasn’t written for me personally, but I know it is in the Bible for me as a constant reminder of the caring love He has for me.

This passage has been revealed to me at times when I’ve needed it the most. As a woman in baseball, it’s almost impossible to not worry – Where are we going to live? Where am I going to work? Who will help me with the kids? Will my husband have a job? Will his bus be safe as they travel? Will I be safe in the house alone?

So many opportunities for the devil to sneak in and take that joy and assurance God has promised us. Every time I have been pushed to the edge, God has a funny little way of reminding me that it’s on Him I need to cast my fears - no matter what.

This was especially true when Tim and I experienced our first trade. As I was driving a packed car from Pennsylvania to Texas, I was feeling especially scared. A new team where we knew no one, a new city we had never been to, and 2 days worth of driving by myself to have it all run through my mind.

Practically the minute I crossed the Texas border in Texarkana, I looked up at a billboard only to read my verse! There it was, just staring at me, God saying to me, “I’m control! I will take care of you and I love you.” How awesome! He revealed His Word to me that day to remind me of His love.

Prayer: Lord, thank you for revealing yourself through your love letter to me just when I need you most. Help me to always, always remember it is YOU who has control of everything in this life.