Patrick Mahomes and Clark Hunt: Faith and Football
Patrick Mahomes is having a stellar season with the Kansas City Chiefs. He has thrown for over 2,300 yards and 17 touchdowns. He is also ranked third in yard coverage and fourth in QBR. But his success on the field is not the only thing that has changed over the years. His faith in Christianity has also grown stronger.
A Growing Faith
Clark Hunt, the CEO of the Kansas City Chiefs, recently talked about Mahomes' growing faith on the Intersection Podcast. He said that he has enjoyed seeing Mahomes become more open about his faith. Hunt mentioned that whenever he gets to talk to Mahomes about his faith, it is always a special moment.
Mahomes has always been open about his faith. He once said that he glorifies God every time he steps onto the field. He also said that his Christian faith plays a role in everything that he does. Mahomes was born into a Christian family, but he became more serious about his faith in the seventh grade. His mother said that she saw him singing with his hands raised to the Lord.
Faith in Action
Mahomes often thanks God on his social media handles. He also regularly attends the team's chapel services, which are attended by Hunt and his family as well. Hunt has been the CEO of the Kansas City Chiefs since 2010. Under his leadership, the Chiefs have won nine AFC West Division championships and eight consecutive division titles. He has also built a culture around his Christian faith and makes it a priority for the staff.
A Team of Faith
The Kansas City Chiefs are the only NFL team to offer a chapel service for fans before games. This shows that Hunt believes in helping employees and fans develop spiritually. With Hunt's support and partnership with local churches and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, the team has been offering fans a nondenominational pregame chapel service. A similar prayer service is also provided in Arrowhead Stadium's pavilion, so fans attending the Chiefs game won't miss their Sunday worship routine.
A Shared Foundation
Both Mahomes and Hunt are influential figures in the Kansas City Chiefs organization. They both anchor their leadership in a shared foundation of their faith in Christianity. Together, their belief and faith have continued to take the Chiefs to new heights, providing both of them with individual peace.