Sports Chaplaincy South Africa (SCZA) is a people-first organisation serving Sports communites across South Africa. We exist to care for athletes, coaches and staff by identifying, training and supporting dedicated chaplains who walk alongside sportspeople through every high and low. Rooted in compassion and guided by faith, our chaplains provide a trusted, confidential presence within sporting environments at every level. While performance matters in sport, our focus is the person behind the jersey. We offer holistic support that strengthens both life and, indirectly, performance. Through quality training, strong partnerships and a growing national network, SCZA is building a culture of excellent, accessible chaplaincy across South Africa’s sporting community.
What We Do
Training
We have a pathway to accreditation for those interested in becoming chaplains. We host regular trainings for potential chaplains and continual development course which our chaplains can implement within their communities
Resourcing
We produce locally made and created resources for sports people to use in their spiritual and sports journey. We are the home of the Call Up Podcast and Call Up Prayer book which has encouraged and inspired thousands across Southern Africa.
Supporting
Our chaplains exist to offer support and care to members of South Africa’s sporting community, players, staff and their families. Chaplains offer unconditional care, a listening ear, non-judgemental interventions and positive guidance when it is needed.
“The support of sports chaplains have made a big difference in my life both on and off the field. I hope to coach one day. Appointing a chaplain will be one of my first decisions”
Cole Alexander – Pro Footballer
Be a Part of the SCZA Story and become an Impact Partner
We are daring to believe that every sports person in Southern Africa can have access to quality pastoral care and mentoring. We believe sport is a powerful space where lives can be supported and transformed. We have a team of impact partners who believe in these dreams with us. Impact Partners are individuals and organisations who partner with us through ongoing giving to help make this vision a reality. As an Impact Partner, your support helps us to: 1. Train and equip sports chaplains 2. Provide care and mentorship to teams and athletes 3. Develop relevant, faith-based resources for personal growth.
