Churchill Downs

Churchill Downs, located in Louisville, is the home of the famous Kentucky Derby. The historic track is also home to a year-round, interdenominational ministry for race track workers. Much of the ministry’s work is focused on the “backside” of Churchill Downs where the racehorses are stabled. On the backside, you’ll find a dormitory for workers, a dining hall, a learning center, a recreation center, and other services designed to support track workers. Significant progress was made toward meeting workers’ needs with the opening in June 2006 of Christ Chapel, tucked among the barns on the backside. Churchill Downs donated the land for the Chapel. Its construction was completely funded by donations from the community. In 2006 we were pleased to start a Women and Children’s Ministry which has grown from just one person to two staff members, one serving each, the women and the children.