SPORTS chaplaincy at Bendigo Football Netball Clubs is on the increase.
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Pastor Bruce Claridge plays a key off-field role at Golden Square and previously did so at Bendigo Diggers, Bombers and Gold.
South Bendigo now has Pastor Dave Lovell helping where he can.
Also providing pastoral care are Andrew Johnston at Strathfieldsaye, Rob Bretherton at Gisborne, and Greg Lyon at Bendigo Pioneers. An appointment at Maryborough is pending.
"A trained sports chaplain is at one training night a week and home games, at least," Pastor Claridge said.
"It may be talking with injured players, or helping deal with work, home or other personal issues."
An SCA Level 1 Chaplaincy Training evening will be held at the Bendigo Baptist Church, McIvor Highway, Junortoun on Wednesday, May 13 from 6.30pm to 9.30pm.