Rev. Ken Ellis of the Southern Baptist Missionary Board, leading a Jockey's Room Devotional at Santa Anita

Our Chaplains The employees of a race track have personal, social and human needs that are best met by a skilled chaplain-counselor as part of a track's team of human resource professionals. The RTCA is dedicated to helping the men and women at the racetrack and their families, many of whom had no religious community or leader to turn to in times of crisis.

RTCA chaplains are trained, certified and ordained clergy with skills, character and motivation to make them an exemplary part of racetracks. RTCA Chaplains: Relate to people with understanding, courage, assurance and optimism. Demonstrate the acceptance, love, forgiveness and power of God in their lives. Are skilled in counseling. Have pastoral experience. Lead through example by living a Godly lifestyle. Have a working knowledge of the racing industry and the needs of the employees on both sides of the racetrack.

click here to see our Chaplaincy Map with listings (PDF) click here to see our Chaplaincy Directory (Word Doc)

Those interested in becoming an RTCA Chaplain, please contact the Executive Director, Dr. Enrique Torres, at the National Office at (310) 419-1640.