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Ravens chaplain Rev. Johnny Shelton, right, prays with star running back Derrick Henry before a practice. (Courtesy Baltimore Ravens)

Radio Interview: A conversation with the Baltimore Ravens’ team chaplain

January 6, 2025
By Catholic Review Staff
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Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview, Sports

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Rev. Johnny Shelton (Courtesy Baltimore Ravens)

Rev. Johnny Shelton serves as the official team chaplain for the Baltimore Ravens. He joined the Ravens in 2013 after serving in fulltime ministry with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes in North Carolina (he was team chaplain at Elon University) and Virginia Tech (he was team chaplain at Virginia Tech). Rev. Shelton was ordained by Bishop George W. Brooks, pastor of Mount Zion Baptist Church in Greensboro, North Carolina. He is currently a member of New Psalmist Baptist Church in Baltimore.

Rev. Shelton talks with Mark Viviano about his unique role as a chaplain and life coach for a National Football League team, sharing his faith journey and his responsibilities as a spiritual mentor in the ultra-competitive world of professional sports.

Click play below to listen to the full interview.

Catholic Review · Jan. 5, 2025 | A conversation with the Baltimore Ravens’ team chaplain

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