As the Seattle Seahawks prepare to face the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX on Sunday, team leaders say their focus goes far deeper than football. In candid conversations with Sports Spectrum, Seahawks coaches and the team chaplain described a locker room shaped by Christian faith, daily Scripture, and a shared belief that success and identity are ultimately rooted in Christ.

Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak said his faith has provided a crucial reset on how he views both life and leadership. Reflecting on years of mentorship and Bible study encouraged by coaches and chaplains across the league, Kubiak explained, “Your identity is not in your job. Our identity is in Christ.” He said embracing that truth lifted a “heavy load” and helped him understand himself first and foremost as a “child of God.”

That perspective, Kubiak added, has reshaped his priorities. “Football is something that I do, but trying to be a good father and be a faithful husband is way more important than any of that,” he said. In a tangible expression of that conviction, Kubiak revealed that he bought every member of the Seahawks a Bible for Christmas. “You’re trying to find Christmas gifts for guys every year to show them that you love them,” he said. “What better gift than that?”

Head coach Mike MacDonald echoed those sentiments, sharing that his faith “has really grown over the last couple years.” Describing faith as “what I lean on” and “where your strength comes from,” MacDonald said he has experienced a renewed sense of gratitude and clarity in leadership. “God has put you in the position to lead these people,” he said, calling faith his “guiding light every day.” He added that he hopes both he and his players will continue to seek and grow in their faith.

At the center of the team’s spiritual life is Seahawks chaplain Jonathan Rainey, who describes his role as “a walking pastor to meet their needs.” Because players are competing on Sundays, Rainey said, “The team becomes their church.” He leads Bible studies, offers counseling, and provides pastoral care, saying his calling is to “wash your feet… and point you to Jesus.”

Rainey said chapel messages throughout the season focused on the life, teachings, and miracles of Jesus, guided by prayer, fasting, and the leading of the Holy Spirit. He praised the locker room’s faith as “rich,” “deep,” and “vibrant,” noting that spiritual activities include not just players, but also trainers and security staff. “We are one big community,” he said.

As the Seahawks head into the biggest game of the year, Rainey urged believers to pray for the team, warning that public faith can invite spiritual opposition. His final chapel message before the Super Bowl will center on “pressing in and trusting Christ.” “Your healing is found in a person,” he plans to remind them. “That person is Jesus Christ. He is our true north. He is our North Star.”