Episode
Football Chaplain and College President: Leading with Purpose
- Podcast
- Biblical Higher Ed Talk
- Published
- Nov 18, 2025
- Duration seconds
- 1860
- Processing state
not_requested
Actions
POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/biblical-higher-ed-talk-6583023/episodes/football-chaplain-and-college-president-leading-with-purpose/transcription-requests
Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode.GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/biblical-higher-ed-talk-6583023/football-chaplain-and-college-president-leading-with-purpose.md
Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource.
Summary
For Kevin Ingram , president of Manhattan Christian College , leadership and discipleship extend onto the football field. In addition to leading a thriving college in the heart of Kansas, Kevin serves as the volunteer chaplain for the Kansas State University Wildcats football team. What began as a simple act of community involvement has grown into a powerful ministry of presence, trust, and discipleship among student-athletes and coaches. From praying with players on the sidelines to mentoring future leaders in the classroom, Kevin embodies what it means to serve wherever God opens the door. In this heartfelt conversation, Kevin shares lessons on balancing leadership with service, finding joy in the midst of responsibility, and living authentically as the person God designed you to be. His journey is a reminder that faithful leadership is less about position and more about presence. 🎧 Tune In to Discover ✅How a college president became chaplain for Kansas State University football ✅Why chaplaincy is a ministry of presence, prayer, and trust ✅What game-day ministry looks like behind the scenes of a D1 program ✅How serving in the community strengthens your leadership on campus ✅The importance of being comfortable in who God made you to be 🎙️ Inside the Episode 01:33 - How serving in the community opened doors to chaplaincy 06:07 - Why more organizations are turning to chaplains for spiritual care 09:49 - What a typical game day looks like for a team chaplain 14:52 - The power of presence and divine appointments on the sidelines 16:48 - Why serving outside your institution refuels your calling as a leader 21:12 - Significant ministry moments through K-State football 24:19 - Building trust and relationships in high-pressure environments 28:23 - Kevin’s advice to young lead…