Race Track Chaplaincy of America
Religious InstitutionsKentucky, United States11-50 Employees
The Race Track Chaplaincy of America (RTCA) is an evangelical, interdenominational Christian ministry focused on serving people involved in the horse racing industry. Its work spans spiritual, emotional, physical, social, and educational needs for those connected to racetracks across the United States, with a particular emphasis on staff and workers in the backside communities of racetracks. Based in Lexington, Kentucky, RTCA has operated for more than four decades, offering services such as pastoral counseling, worship services, Bible studies, charitable assistance, healthcare referrals, legal and financial referrals, educational workshops, transportation, and family recreation. The organization coordinates a nationwide network of chaplains to provide support at racetracks from New York to California, addressing the challenges of life behind the scenes and aiming to foster personal relationships with Jesus Christ within the industry. As a religious institution, RTCA operates within the faith-based sector of the broader religious and social services landscape.