FCA's Four Core Ministries

2. “ Impacting the World for Christ through Sports”

3. The Fellowship of Christian Athletes is touching millions of lives … one heart at a time. Since 1954, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes has been challenging coaches and athletes on the professional, college, high school, junior high and youth levels to use the powerful medium of athletics to impact the world for Jesus Christ. As the largest Christian sports ministry in America, FCA focuses on serving local communities by equipping, empowering and encouraging people to make a difference for Christ.

4. The FCA Vision To see the world impacted for Jesus Christ through the influence of athletes and coaches.

5. The FCA Mission To present to athletes and coaches and all whom they influence the challenge and adventure of receiving Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, serving Him in their relationships and in the fellowship of the church.

6. The FCA Values Our relationships will demonstrate steadfast commitment to Jesus Christ and His Word through Integrity , Serving , Teamwork and Excellence . Integrity We will demonstrate Christ-like wholeness, privately and publicly. (Proverbs 11:3) Serving We will model Jesus’ example of serving. (John 13 12-15) Teamwork We will express our unity in Christ in all our relationships. (Philippians 2:1-5) Excellence We will honor and glorify God in all we do. (Colossians 3:23-24)

8. Coaches Ministry At the heart of FCA are coaches. Our role is to minister to them by encouraging and equipping them to know and serve Christ. FCA ministers to coaches through Bible studies, staff contacts, prayer support, discipleship and mentoring, Behind the Bench, resources, outreach events, national and local conventions, conferences and retreats.

9. Campus Ministry The Campus Ministry is initiated and led by student-athletes and coaches on junior high, high school and college campuses. The programs of the Campus Ministry include Huddles, Team Bible Studies, Chapel Programs, Team FCA Membership, One Way 2 Play – Drug Free! and Special Events .

10. Camp Ministry Camps are a time of “inspiration and perspiration” for athletes and coaches to reach their potential by offering comprehensive athletic, spiritual and leadership training. The types of Camps are Sports Camp, Leadership Camp, Coaches Camp, Youth Sports Camp and Partnership Camp.

11. Community Ministry The non-school based FCA ministries reach the community through partnerships with the local churches, businesses, parents and volunteers. These ministries not only reach out to the community, but also allow the community to invest in athletes and coaches. Community Ministries include: Stewardship Ministries, Adult Ministries, Sport-Specific Ministries, Membership, Urban Initiatives, Global Sports Development, Clinics, Product and Resource Development, and Professional Athlete Ministries.