Welcome to the official web site of the Race Track Chaplaincy of America.
Currently RTCA sanctions and oversees 77 chaplains who serve at 117 tracks
and training/breeding centers throughout North America and around the world.
Our mission is to provide, with excellence, for the spiritual, emotional, physical and social/educational needs of horse racing’s vast workforce.
Our mission is to provide, with excellence, for the spiritual, emotional, physical and social/educational needs of horse racing’s vast workforce.
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ALPHA GRADUATION @ DELTA DOWNS
“Life is all smiles when you have Jesus in your hearts!” The Spirit of God was evident at the ceremony held at the chapel. Hereyou see Chaplain Alberto Martinez and Council President Matthew Provostwho just handed a ALPHA Graduation Certificate to Sister Sheila Pratt.Sheila was one of 15 graduates and part of a group of 30 people whogathered at the chapel to be honored and participate in…
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"PRAISE THE LORD”
I have had so many people email me about the things they are "seeing" in this photo besides the beautiful photo recording the baptism of RTCA's own- Robyn Harris at the ALPHA graduation ceremony see if you can spot them…
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"AMY'S JOURNAL FROM BELMONT PARK”
RTCA's Director's Representative Amy Bondon and RTCA supporter Carolyn Linder at the recent Belmont Stakes. Read Amy's "Journal from Belmont" with photos!
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ALPHA GRADUATION FOR LOS ALAMITOS
49 racetrack workers completed the ALPHA discipleship class led by Chaplain Aurio Bermeo. And on June 10th a special ceremony was held at the chaplain’s house attended by 60 people who came to see a graduation ceremony, participate in the Lord’s Supper and to be witness to 7 people being...
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BIG BROWN HAS NOTHING ON THE WHITE HORSE FESTIVAL HELD AT BELMONT PARK!
As you can see by the photo it was a packed house under the event tent just outside the grandstand at Belmont Park. Over 600 people enjoyed the festival and enjoyed children's carnival games, tasty food, great music that ranged from Christian Rap to Spanish/English Christian Contemporary right up to Kevin Thornton singing in English and Spanish. And though some people came to take a chance on winning a door prize, when Pat Day gave the altar call many came forward to receive the permanent treasure and gift of life!
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WHITE HORSE FAMILY FESTIVAL
AT ARLINGTON PARK!
Arlington Park- Old Time Tent Revival! On Sunday morning the rain was pouring down all over Chicago and it seemed as if it was focused on Arlington Park. The tent and area we were going to hold the event on that afternoon looked like...
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2008 WHITE HORSE AWARD OPEN SEASON
On October 23, the day before the start of the 2008 Breeders' Cup World Championship Series RTCA will present its sixth White Horse Award. Take a look at the five winners and nominate your horse racing hero for the $5,000 first prize..
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LATEST NEWS FROM RTCA
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• Nominate a Hero to the 2008 White Horse Award. • Two Race Track Chaplaincy of America On-track Festivals Record, Over 350 Decisions for Christ. • Waverly Parsons Becomes First Chaplain Elected RTCA President. • RTCA Signs MOU with Georgetown College. • RTCA Hires Full Time Director of Evangelism and Missions. • John Deere and NTRA Advantage to Help Chaplaincies Raise Funds. • Great Article on New York Chaplain Humberto Chavez. |
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LET’S TAKE A MOMENT AND PRAY FOR CURRENT VICTIMS OF DISASTERS!
In the last few weeks we have witnessed tornados that raced a deadly trail across the USA. A cyclone may have killed over 100,000 people in Myanmar (Burma) and the death toll may soon pass over another 100,000 people that...
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KEEP PRAYING FOR WORK ON FOURSQUARE FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL GRANT!
As you know the Foursquare Foundation grant helped kick off the RTCA White Horse Evangelism Festivals and ALPHA discipleship programs! The RTCA is currently working on a new Evangelism Grant to continue the awesome program in the States as well as a International Evangelism Grant targeting...
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BE A RTCA WORLD CHANGER!
Reminder! Edward Smith announced the World Changer program at the national conference in Seattle. Please remember to save up your loose change and turn it in to your local chaplain and council and they will send a check to be designated to…
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RTCA GLOBAL DAY OF PRAYER
MAY 2008!
Gathering just after midnight on May 6th to begin
a day of prayer and fasting Dr. Torres, Chaplain Waverly Parsons and
Rev. Edward Smith started with phone calls to New Zealand, Australia,
Korea and Kenya. Before the day was through …
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JOCKEY DEVOTIONAL AT
THE KENTUCKY DERBY 2008
Chaplain Ken praying for jockeys at Kentucky Derby.
RTCA Executive Director Dr. Torres snapped this photo just before the “Run for the Roses”... |
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RTCA GLOBAL DAY OF PRAYER
MAY 2008!
"The Day of Prayer was a Global success.
The RTCA thanks all who prayed during the 24 hours of prayer. A full
report will be put here soon. Until then click on so you can see the
prayer requests so you can continue to lift them up to the Lord!"
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RTCA SPECIAL POSTER "LOVE
ONE ANOTHER"
RTCA is offering this special poster, "Love
One Another". From a photo taken by the late RTCA Chaplain Norm
Evans on the backstretch of Beulah Park Racetrack in Ohio, it was
RTCA's visual signature in times past.
Now, we have revived this timeless rendition for your enjoyment. Click here to purchase... |
Artic White, a rare white thoroughbred stallion,
is the symbol for RTCA’s White Horse Award.
Jesus will return to earth on a white horse,
leading Christians on other white horses.
Rev. 19:11-14.
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Poem By- Sally Stancil |
| The winning photo comes ironically from Pray, Montana! With the gorgeous snow capped Montana mountains in the background and the serene shot of the young colt drawing life and energy from his mother- what a reminder of the beauty of creation that God has given to us!"- Edward Smith, Web Site Director. |
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RTCA President Read more |
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Director of Development Read more |
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Chaplains Representative Read more |
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Director of Evangelism Read more |
The RTCA has 77 Chaplains who serve at 117 tracks, training and breeding
centers in North America and has working relationships with Chaplains in
England and Australia.
View full listing
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Church of the Week: |
Most people don't expect to see the Lord Jesus Christ being praised at Kentucky's Churchill Downs race track. Just ask Chaplain Ken Boehm and his volunteers. Whatch Video By: CBN.com |
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Pat Day: |
Scott Ross travels down south to see the Run for the Roses and to talk to one of the winningest jockeys in Kentucky Derby history, Pat Day. He shares how his salvation in Jesus Christ pushed him to the finish line. Whatch Video By: CBN.com |
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Retired Jockey Pat Day: On a mission to spread God's message. |
| Nearly three years after retiring
as one of the most successful and popular jockeys in racing history,
Pat Day sees it as his God-given responsibility to use his reputation
to reach audiences with his evangelistic message.
Seeing the Light of Day! Article on Pat Day and Evangelism in Louisville newspaper. Whatch Video or Read Story By: Courier-Journal.com |
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