Coaches TimeOut: Win Where It Matters Most "These CTO events make us slow down, which gives the Holy Spirit more access to us, which allows Him to communicate to us." - Kelly Packard, Former Professional and Collegiate Women's Basketball Coach
A Deeper Connection West Global leader Carlos Linares looks to God to shape his interactions and discipleship.
You Don't Have To Do It Alone Surround yourself with people who will encourage you and keep you close to Jesus.
Building Up Champions Lacrosse coach integrates spiritual lessons to help student-athletes reach their full potential.
Building Men Through Baseball Former Oregon State baseball coach Pat Bailey continues to develop godly men through FCA.
Raising the Flag "As flag [football] continues to grow across our state and our nation, we are grateful to be a part of this growth." - Ashleigh Lund, FCA Savannah Director
Embracing God’s Plan in Nairobi’s Kawangware Slum FCA Kenya Leader James Otundo’s path to coaching and sports ministry.
Recruited by God For one basketball player, the dream to play college basketball looked different with God in control.
3 Ways Leaders Can Find Renewal "In an on-demand world, it’s hard to go slow. Unfortunately, many leaders confuse activity with accomplishment, and they carry the burden of futility."
Representing Jesus Where It Matters Most FCA West Ukraine serves coaches and athletes in the middle of war.
Athlete Q&A: Alexandra Albano College softball player Alexandra Albano shares how FCA has helped her walk with the Lord.
Bringing Ministry Full Circle Wyoming educators use their personal experience in FCA to share the love of Jesus with students.
Summers of Significance Maddie Ditter’s investment in the lives of high school athletes reminds her of her own faith journey.
A Persistent Invitation Oklahoma State University student Sierra Winkler’s commitment to Christ remains in the midst of a busy college schedule.
The Greatest Joy "Stewardship begins with cultivating relationships and listening to the needs of others."
Running in His Own Lane Former UCLA runner and track coach Paul Williams found freedom to run the race God has for his life.
Taking the Plunge Jim Dayhew is pioneering FCA ministry in Australia as the country’s first director.
Coach Profile Q&A: Bryon O'Brien Baseball coach Bryon O'Brien invests in FCA and his Tennessee community amid a battle with ALS.
The Blessing of Belonging South Korea volunteer and donor Wonmin Choi has found a loving family in FCA.
Touching Hearts and Transforming Lives in the Horn of Africa The power of a soccer ball, prayer and steadfast passion.
Be Where Your Feet Are Stop looking forward or backward and see where God is moving right here and now.
Faithfulness and Chicken Biscuits FCA Orange County Representative Ali Malaekeh’s steadfast commitment to the boys of baseball.
Jesus Won In a whirlwind season, World Series Champion Evan Carter found peace in Christ, family and giving back.
President's Letter: 24/7 God We serve a 24/7 God...He is always working for His glory and our good. His eyes are on us, and His desire--when we seek Him--is to strengthen us. --Shane Williamson, FCA President/CEO
FCA Presents Wisconsin Badgers' Mark Johnson with John Olver Character in Coaching Award This award is presented annually to a hockey coach who exemplifies the FCA Core Values of Integrity, Serving, Teamwork, and Excellence — both on and off the ice.
Running the Race to Deliver God’s Word A group of high school girls in Texas are delivering Bibles to their community.
Serving with Passion, All Ability West Africa Ben has a passion to bring hope, healing, direction and support to All Ability coaches and athletes in West Africa.
FCA Honors Felisha Legette-Jack with Kay Yow “Heart of a Coach” Award Syracuse's Legette-Jack receives FCA Award that recognizes a women’s basketball coach who, over the course of his or her career, has coached according to Biblical principles.
FCA Honors Texas Tech's Grant McCasland with John Lotz ‘Barnabas’ Coaching Award FCA awards its coaching award for men's basketball to Texas Tech's Grant McCasland.
Burn the Ship Commitment is all about maintaining consistency and presence despite emotions or outward circumstances.
Christ is Her Firm Foundation When conviction of the Holy Spirit provides freedom to make a challenging choice.
Strengthening Each Team Ministry at one California high school had a slow start but has now grown to include 32 Huddles.
To See the World... The 2024 International Capacity Conference celebrated a decade of international ministry.
Redefining All Ability Northern Colorado Character Coach Shane Sorrentino invests his heart and soul into the All Ability sports world.
A Rebuilt Perseverance When COVID-19 took one California athlete’s plan, God showed him a better one.
Their Greatest Joy Idaho couple considers serving at FCA Camp a privilege and highlight of their year.
Giving Where God is at Work We are all invited into God’s work in different ways—whether finances, prayer or speaking the Word of God.
Becoming Greater, Becoming Less FCA Sports is flourishing in the Greater Memphis area thanks to the faithful work of Bryon O’Brien.
Lyon Hearted For Oklahoma University softball star Grace Lyons, it's all about boldly proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ.
True Competitor Christ desires to take control of our lives—and He does a far better job. But be forewarned: your life will not stay the same.
Leading with Greater Purpose Lori Krueger explains what it takes for leaders to lead with a greater purpose.
A Great Victory Bills stadium became first NFL venue to host Fields of Faith; Damar Hamlin among speakers.
Walk In It "God closed all the doors in coaching so I could see the narrow road that began with FCA ministry." -Jojo Villa, National Director of FCA Philippines
Battle Ready In life, we drift to complexity instead of driving to simplicity. Every day, week, month and year that goes by, our lives get more and more complicated with more responsibility, expectations, commitments and demands.
FCA Honors Southern Illinois University’s Nick Hill with 2024 Grant Teaff Award Southern Illinois University's head football coach honored for his leadership on and off the field and involvement with FCA.
Answered Prayer FCA Costa Rica Director David Fernandez carries a passion for reaching the sports community.
Coach Profile Q&A: Dwight Lundeen Football coach Dwight Lundeen and his family have been involved in FCA for more than 50 years.
FCA Honors Georgia Southern University's Rodney Hennon with Jerry Kindall Character in Coaching Award FCA's annual award recognizes a college or high school baseball coach who exemplifies character, integrity, excellence, teamwork and service.
FCA Honors Trinity University Head Football Coach Jerheme Urban with 2024 Frosty Westering Coach of the Year Award New FCA coaching award honors a football coach who exemplifies FCA's Core Values and makes an impact on his athletes.
FCA Honors South Dakota State University’s Coach Brock Thompson with 2024 Layton Shoemaker Award FCA coaching award recognizes a soccer coach that honors God on and off the field and models a strong relationship with Christ to their players.
Kingdom Leadership: Perseverance, Perspective , Purpose Marvin Campbell explains what Kindgom leadership needs.
Heaven on Earth FCA Camps helped Washington Representative Skylar Rayburn prioritize his identity and the right perspective.
How Do You Spend Your 24/7? How to reset your priorities to reshape the way you engage and spend your time in faith and sport.
Getting It Right How God showed University of Texas-Dallas athlete Diane Hurst a greater freedom in leaving expectations behind.
S.E.E. the Light God wants us to enjoy extraordinary health fueled by abundant energy for the things that matter the most.
FCA Reflects on God’s Many Blessings During Impactful Year 51,730 faith decisions through 20,297 Huddles, 1,042 Camps, 317 Fields of Faith events and 230,247 Bibles distributed worldwide in 2023!
From Performance to Purpose We’ve prayed for coaches and athletes to go from being competitors who find their identity in sports and succumb to the pressure to win to being competitors who find their purpose in Christ and compete for someone greater.
Ron Goch, FCA Utah "FCA is a great vehicle to engage, equip and empower coaches and student-athletes who can then disciple others."
Kenya's Rising Star Passion-driven Vinny Nyamweya is making a way for God’s Kingdom in the Kenyan lacrosse community.
FCA Inducts Its 2023 Hall of Champions Class Class of 2023 includes FCA partners, servants and sports standouts Timothy and Carol Bresnahan, Joe Owen, Brian and Heidi Wikstrom, Chip and Jenifer Skinner, and Brian Brazil.
The 10 Irrational Laws of Serving When serving, we need to have intentionality, intensity and intimacy. The passion for serving must come from the heart.
Daniel Dias - Paralympic Swimming, Brazil "If God puts me in a certain situation, He will give me the power, knowledge and the wisdom for making a way for balance in my life."
Greater Purpose At Work "While athletic competition is the vehicle for our message, we’re laser-focused on sharing Jesus and discipling coaches and athletes." -Shane Williamson, FCA President/CEO
Always Faithful Dedicated FCA volunteer Mike Kehler has been pouring into Canadian athletes for more than 40 years.
Rooted in Love Through relationships, sports and music, FCA programs are growing in Wind River, Wyoming.
Sane Rhythms of Work and Rest Ruth Haley Barton explains why disciples need rhythms of work and rest.
Jacob Carter: A Heavyweight on the Mat and on His Knees Virginia high school wrestler made God a priority during an incredible senior season.
Competing with a Greater Purpose There is greater purpose when we compete with a mindset of glorifying God.
FCA 101: Ministry Areas FCA has a rich history in meeting coaches and athletes exactly where they are. Here are some of our ministry areas and how we've seen God's promise grow us into a thriving, global ministry.
Reaching the Nations in Toronto Couple’s heart for multi-cultural ministry leads them to partner with a local church for sports ministry.
Overcoming Injury as an Athlete Sometimes the things that seem to derail us take us to where we need to be.
Taking Community to the Capitol Claudia Nichols found her experience in FCA helped her grow in Washington, D.C.
People over Toys "We’re taught throughout Scripture about how we’re supposed to be good stewards and generous with God’s generosity toward us." - Dayton Moore
A CrossFit Connection North Carolina FCA Director establishes a virtual discipleship relationship with fellow CrossFit athlete.
How to Handle Disappointment God gives us the hope to endure disappointment and fix our eyes forward. And in that process, He grows good fruit in us.
Dog on a Leash Instead of asking ourselves how close we can get to the line without sinning, we must ask how close we can get to the Lord.
To and Through the Volunteer “We often say ministry doesn’t happen because a staff person showed up; great ministry happens when staff leave because volunteers are mobilized to make an impact.” - Dan Britton, Chief Field Officer
Leaning into God's Promises "The Bible is brimming with divine promises, and God stands ready to fulfill each one to the letter." - Dr. Richard Blackaby
An Experience to Remember "I heard some memorable experiences that reinforced my faith in the power of prayer."
A Purpose on Point High school football coach Brent Ho’s intensity and intentionality for life change inspires deeper communion with God.
Let God's Grace Be Your Fuel Be fueled by who God says you are and persevere in His purpose for your life.
Eye-Popping Grace We don’t deserve to be saved, but it is through God’s grace upon us that we can receive salvation.
Stress, Pressure and Support How coaches in Vermont support each other through the stress and pressure of developing young athletes.
What Does Success Look Like? God longs for more time with you, and for you to know Him in greater ways.
Still Serving After a celebrated career as a women’s basketball coach, Nanci Gray continues to make an impact for the Kingdom in retirement.
Impacting Generations How one family’s involvement with FCA is reaching into the third and fourth generations.
How Do You Glorify God in Sport? When we do everything motivated by our love for God and feel the pleasure of what we are born to do, whether we are playing a sport, coaching players or ministering to athletes, we bring God glory.
The New Four-Letter Word Our families, teams, churches, schools, businesses and organizations should be a place of fertile ground to cultivate a spirit of finishing.
The Huddle at Saint A's Learn about the the trio that helped establish the FCA Huddle in Manchester, New Hampshire.
Promise Keeper "For six decades, the Lord has been with FCA. We're prayerfully asking Him how we can continue to engage, equip and empower coaches and athletes around the world." - Shane Williamson, FCA President
Grace in Letting Go How University of Sioux Falls soccer player Kelsey Oswald learned to release control and spend genuine time with God.
What's Your Motivation? What is your greatest motivation as a coach or athlete? Learn how to live out your right to serve and compete as a child of God when Christ is your motivation.
Are You Kidding Me? We have grown so numb to self-centered people that we don’t even notice the behavior in ourselves. When people acknowledge the impact we’re making for Christ, we point to our name on the back of the jersey.
Lacrosse in Africa and Beyond Lacrosse is growing in popularity around the world and connecting athletes to Christ.
Finding True Rest When the grind never stops, how do you find true rest? It starts by looking to the source of rest, which can only be found in time spent with Jesus.
Reaching Every Generation Reflecting on FCA's ministry to athletes over the years and the exponential ministry growth.
FCA 101: The Don McClanen Experience (DME) "The Leader’s Journey is transforming our ministry as we follow the principles of authentic leadership.” -- Debbie Jobe, Executive Vice President of Talent Advancement
Changing the Game Owen Hughes and sports ministry in Wales is just beginning with significant impact on the horizon.
Loved Without Limits “Because we have made the commitment to serve EVERY coach and athlete, I believe God is sending us opportunities to do so." -Tristan Griffin, FCA Akron Area Director
How to Deal with Athlete Burnout Whatever you do, make sure it’s from the overflow of God’s strength and rest.
FCA Announces Recipient of 2023 John Olver Character Coach Award “Paul Jerrard was a godly man who embodied the best characteristics of a Christian. He was a man of character, humble, served others, modeled God’s love, and loved the Lord.”
Coach Q&A: Oleksandr "Sasha" Pastukhov "I was shocked because I thought you had to pray and read the Bible in church, but I was meeting God in the Huddle and we weren’t in a church." -Sasha Pastukhov
Who Are You Comparing Yourself To? A greater life is found in God through a relationship with Jesus Christ.
The Plans I Have For You God is doing a multiplying work in and through soccer coach Brock Thompson at South Dakota State University.
Greater Promise More than anything you can find through athletic success, God wants to give you the greater promise that comes from Jesus.
5 Ways to Handle Pressure as as Coach Coaching is challenging, but Christ offers a way that lightens the load.
Making History The high school coach who poured into the highly successful twins Andrew and Adam Berry.
FCA Presents Branch Rickey Service Award to Dwight Lundeen Award recognizes recipients who demonstrate FCA values of Integrity, Service, Teamwork and Excellence.
A Greater Way to Shape Your Identity In today’s world of double standards, it is crucial to have a source we can come back to when we are confused or overwhelmed with the voices all around us.
Giving to God Wholeheartedly "We must first give ourselves to God. Once we do, it will be a natural desire to use our resources, whatever they are, to share His love with the world." -Valishia Chapman
Raising Support for the Right Reasons “We call our supporters our Home Team; if we aren’t asking people to support, we’re not allowing them to play their role in the Kingdom work." -Micah May, FCA Multi-Area Director
FCA Presents John Lotz ‘Barnabas’ Award to Embry-Riddle’s Steve Ridder FCA announces its annual John Lotz “Barnabas” Award to Embry-Riddle Aeronautic University’s (ERAU) Steve Ridder for his leadership, dedication and commitment both on and off the court.
FCA Presents Kay Yow Award to Westmont College’s Kirsten Moore "I want my players to grow deeper in their relationship to God and to see in a very practical sense how that applies to their athletics, their academics and their future job and family.” -Westmont College's Kirsten Moore
5 Ways to Handle Pressure As An Athlete It’s time to clean house in our hearts and commit to the ways of Jesus.
Followership Leadership starts with followership. Be intentional to learn how to lead by first following.
A Message That Mattered “He had a unique gift for ministering to coaches." -Todd Townsend, Central Indiana Multi-Area Director
FCA Honors Tyler Junior College’s Doug Wren with Jerry Kindall Character in Coaching Award FCA's annual award recognizes a college or high school baseball coach who exemplifies character, integrity, excellence, teamwork and service.
FCA Honors Syracuse University’s Dino Babers with 2023 Grant Teaff Award FCA’s top coaching award presented to Syracuse University legend.
Leading by Example "I want to encourage athletes and coaches no matter what their level of competition and give them the opportunity to see God’s potential with them." -Daniel Lee
Three Story Living "You don’t have to be an 'expert' to reach your friends for Christ: It isn’t a job—it’s a calling!" -Jake Bland
FCA Camps In 2022, FCA hosted 839 camps—537 in the U.S. and 302 international—and 83,575 total campers around the world.
Daniel Goh: Volunteer Race Director & Board Member The effectiveness of FCA in reaching out to so many and connecting them to the Lord each year has encouraged me to support the growth of this awesome ministry.
From Athlete to Coach "I love helping them develop to not just be stronger athletically, but to have character. It’s very special to be a part of that and watch the transformation."
Stewarding the Gospel Light Our godly lives and unwavering devotion to Jesus will be our brightest light and testimony of stewardship for Him.
Pride Bombs I wasn’t letting him know that I was friends with him; instead, I was implying that things worked out because of my tight relationship with him.
Accountability God created us for community, and the way we strengthen one another is through living life together in God’s Word.
The Missing Piece Gustavo Silva, a professional soccer coach in Brazil, discovers the missing piece to coaching through an FCA coaching workshop.
FCA Announces First Executive Vice President of Club Sports FCA announces Shaun Smithson as First Executive Vice President of Club Sports.
Diversity in Your Community There are many who feel unseen, unloved, unprotected, and unprovided for. Scripture reveals to us how much God cares for those in need.
Tumbling into Trust Converse College’s tumbling athlete learned the hard way what it means to rely on God.
A Place Like This How God prompted a volleyball player's father to leverage His resources for the Kingdom.
Hope in Suffering Jesus gives us the true hope our hurting hearts need and the courage to endure, knowing that, in due time, He will make all things right.
FCA 101: Sport Environments The landscape of sports is changing. To remain present, relevant and impactful, FCA recently organized sports ministry into eight sport environments.
FCA Announces Steve Jones as first EVP of All Ability Sports "We are thrilled that the man who sparked FCA’s journey into All Ability is the same man who will take the helm of this sport environment."
Unlocking Your Potential as an Athlete Give God access to all of you and watch Him work out your greatest strengths.
Justice The overriding message is to ensure that we are responding to injustice by living and acting justly. That is God’s heart and perspective on the matter.
Are You Ready? As I sat silently at the end of 2022, I asked the Lord, “What One Word do you have for me in 2023?”
More Than Winning FCA Canada’s Chris Timm’s passion to reach the hearts of the athletes at the Ontario Summer Games.
FCA Honors Westmont College’s Dave Wolf with 2023 Layton Shoemaker Award FCA’s inaugural soccer coaching award appointed to Westmont soccer legend.
Coins for Country Pennsylvania youth raise thousands to provide Bibles for coaches and athletes in the Philippines.
Coach Q&A: Colby Morris, FCA Sports As a Christ follower, it is always important to put ourselves in situations where God stretches us.
Godly Leaders Know How to Say O.U.C.H.! All leaders encounter unexpected pains. It's what we do with them that matters.
FCA Presents 2022 Peter Kohn Award to Lynchburg College's Steve Koudelka Lynchburg College Men's Lacrosse Head Coach Steve Koudelka is the 2022 award recipient.
Hard But Holy University of Sioux Falls basketball guard Anna Brecht’s perseverance through season-ending injury.
Fight Life: Restoring Family in Armenia Georg Ayvazyan uses MMA, boxing and Brazilian jiu-jitsu to reach the country’s youth.
Will The Real Thanksgiving Please Stand Up What if we made Thanksgiving a spiritual day full of confession and repentance?
Transforming the Approach of Church and Sport How one Argentinian leader created new cultural norms to connect local sports clubs to the Gospel.
Every Means Every A recap on what God has done throughout the year as we focus on "Every" as a ministry.
FCA Celebrates 68 Years of Sports Ministry What began as a young basketball coach’s vision has permeated the culture of sports and reached millions of coaches and athletes.
FCA Launches Operation Ukraine FCA announces a ministry-wide opportunity to provide sports equipment to teammates in Eurasia.
Full Court Faith A partnership between the Cleveland Cavaliers, YMCA and FCA is reaching the city's youth.
Self-Worth Solidified Time on the sideline gave University of Delaware lacrosse player Jason Kolar time for a renewed perspective.
FCA Inducts its 2022 Hall of Champions Class Class of 2022 includes FCA partners, servants and sports standouts.
You Are Bold When we are strengthened in the Lord's Spirit, God gives us an outpouring of boldness to help fulfill our purpose.
All Access Accountability is more than just asking tough questions. It’s staying engaged and involved in the messy areas of struggle until victory is won.
A Purpose Fueled by Faith A look at the coaching and personal legacy of Dwight Lundeen at Becker High School in Minnesota.
Imaged for Impact "When we pursue impact, we recognize that we are part of God's design, and it leads us to follow His purpose for us."
Before and After God calls His people to live a life that is set apart from the ways of the world and glorifies Him.
You Are Strong How do we stand firm? By understanding that living every day with Christ transforms our hearts and minds to think and act with His best in mind.
Value the Values Your values need to be a driving force that shapes the way you do life! Talk is cheap, but values are valuable. When everything is stripped away, what is left?
A Holistic Coach Approach Coaches discipleship resources are taking off amongst South African rugby coaches.
Going Public Coaches and FCA leaders Jeff and Aimee Gerber have seen success in their respective athletic programs and in young athletes’ lives being changed through Christ.
Making the Most of Summer FCA in Fairbanks, Alaska utilizes the length of daylight for athletes to play with purpose.
Jesus Ordered Disciples "The faith communities who have diligently responded to Jesus' order of disciple-making have thrived."
Dare to Dream A female-led program uses soccer to restore hope to hundreds of girls across Southeast Asia.
A Faithfulness That's Flourishing Volunteer Daniel Goh finds joy in serving and connecting the Arkansas River Valley area.
FCA Laments the Passing of Former FCA President Dick Abel Abel remained a steadfast supporter of FCA throughout career.
You Are Growing As we pursue what it means to live every way like Christ, we have to recognize that our lives are to serve a greater purpose. What does it mean to be called by God?
Never Say These Two Words The antidote to busyness is pausing long enough to hear our own thoughts and God’s thoughts.
An Impactful Experience 2022 Global Impact grew collegiate leaders to develop a heart for God, sports and world.
Presence Amidst Pain FCA Ukraine leader Eugene continues to pour into his basketball players even when half a world away.
Your Greater Purpose There’s this bigger purpose, this greater plan, that God has called each and every one of us to.
In This Together Seventeen-year-old soccer player Macy Gerig uses writing to encourage her peers to grow in their faith.
Miracle in the Mountains God is in the stretching business! He wants us to leave the familiar, the safe and the comfortable so He can grow, build and strengthen our faith.
In My Voice 2022 - Week One "It’s not about what you’ve done but who you are in God—that should be our identity."
Coaches Are Key Daniel Laiser wants to transform the soccer community in Tanzania through the influence of coaches.
You Are Rooted As followers of Jesus, we are to be rooted and grow deep in the life of Christ and learn how to live Every Way Like Christ.
The Two Most Powerful Words Over the years, I have read, memorized and written hundreds of prayers. One of these prayers has powerfully transformed my life.
A Call from Heaven's Bullpen How one Dominican Republic Major League Baseball hopeful ended up in ministry, not the mound.
Clint Herring, President/CEO Keroioth Corporation & FCA Board Chair I want every FCA supporter to experience the ministry first-hand and to see the “gleam and twinkle” in the eyes of young people experiencing the life-giving force of Christ and the goodness of God.
Becoming Men of God How FCA Minnesota is connecting college football players and urban high school students.
Finding Hope and Healing in the Black Hills Volunteer Morgan Palser grows from camper to Huddler leader and coach at FCA Camp.
What's Your Way? Let’s be committed to sharing the Gospel in season and out of season. We all need to find our way and proclaim the Gospel at all times. What’s your way?
The Sun Still Shines How one FCA staff in western Ukraine shares God’s Word with coaches and refugees.
Finding Family Away from Home Purdue golfer finds identity and Christ and familiarity with the campus Huddle.
Pursuing the Mission We also want to reach every coach and athlete. In every community. Every city. Every country and province. Every race. Every nationality. Every continent. Every man. Every woman. Every sport. Every ability.
Life is a Gift One of my dad’s favorite verses he quoted often was Psalm 116:12: “How can I repay the Lord for His goodness to me?” He was so thankful for his life and God’s rich blessings.
FCA Announces 2022 John Olver Character Coach Award Bethel University's Chris McKelvie is honored with an award presented to a hockey coach who exemplifies the Christian principles of Service, Excellence, Dedication, and Love—both on and off the ice.
Flee the Bad, Chase the Good "My players were not just names on a roster or statistics in a scorebook; each one was a mentee, a disciple."
Faith, Fellowship and Fun Staff gathered for faith, fellowship and fun in San Antonio at FCA's 2022 Realtime event.
The End in Mind I love to coach, and God designed me to coach. Recently I experienced something new: the power of coaching athletes with the E3 mindset of engaging, equipping and empowering them in Christ.
FCA Presents John Lotz ‘Barnabas’ Award to Indiana Wesleyan University’s Greg Tonagel Indiana Wesleyan University's Greg Tonagel receives the FCA award given annually to honor a basketball coach who best exhibits a commitment to Christ, integrity and encouragement to others, and lives a balanced life.
FCA Presents Kay Yow Award to Elon University’s Charlotte Smith Basketball coach honored with ‘Heart of a Coach Award’ for leadership, service and godly commitment on and off the court.
Worth Racing For Former collegiate swimmer-turned-triathlete and coach Barb Lindquist’s journey to find her identity in Christ instead of sports.
More Than X's and O's FCA Camps help a South Carolina high school coach realize faith is about a relationship.
Unified for the Gospel FCA hosted its 7th annual International Capacity Conference with leaders from 44 countries.
God's Hands and Feet FCA aids FCA Ukraine staff and families displaced from their homes due to international crisis.
Jason Curry, Big Apple Basketball "I began to see that I can use my influence for Christ in the realm of sports, and that’s a newfound journey that's helped me personally. I'm all in with FCA."
Sarah Chaudhery, Canada Rowing "Disappointment that leads you further into the power of Christ in your life is always worth it."
You Are Chosen God has chosen you in love for deeper relationship and to advance His Light into a dark world.
Are You A Slacker? Slackers could be friends, family members, teammates, co-workers and maybe even our boss. But one thing’s for sure, we never see a slacker in the mirror. Slackers are always on the other side of the table!
FCA Announces Clint Herring as New Board of Trustees Chair "Providing shared experiences—something you can taste, touch, see—in conjunction with faith is powerful—it’s something no one can take away."
FCA Announces Patrick Oduro as First Board of Trustees Member from Africa FCA welcomes international influence on Board of Trustees.
[The] Huddle: For Women An inaugural virtual experience for women that engage, equip and empower female coaches and athletes.
Win the Day “Leadership starts with self-leadership. You can't lead people where you have not gone or are not willing to go.”
FCA Mourns the Passing of Coach Dan Reeves Reeves remained a steadfast supporter of FCA throughout career.
FCA Honors University of Kentucky’s Nick Mingione with Jerry Kindall Character in Coaching FCA's annual award recognizes baseball coach who exemplifies character, integrity, excellence, teamwork and service.
FCA Honors Oklahoma State’s Mike Gundy with 2022 Grant Teaff Award FCA’s top coaching award presented to Oklahoma state legend.
Pursuing Sisterhood How Christ is impacting Yulia's and Marina's relationship with each other, their coaches and Ukraine's national boxing team.
Can One Word Change Your Life? Through the valleys and mountaintops, He has taken me deeper to become more like Jesus.
Adding Choreography to the Ministry At Grand Canyon University, dancers are helping reach every coach and every athlete.
You Are Created You matter. You are made with a grand design in mind. And you are meant for so much more.
The Ultimate Impact God’s Word isn’t just something I know about; it’s transforming my heart and mind.
The Guiding Hand of God Texas A&M linebacker Aaron Hansford fought through adversity to make the most of his last year of college football.
Get Moving: Commit to the Mission We have all the tools, and God is with us. Now, it’s time to live committed.
This is a Bible Great coaches always stress the basics. They understand that focusing on the essentials makes their players compete at their highest level.
Caring through Crisis Staff and volunteers of FCA Dominican Republic are caring for coaches’ spiritual and physical needs as they seek to impact the baseball culture.
Armor Up: Communion with God Talking to God through prayer gives us strength to stand against the competition.
Fundamental Training: Prepare for the Mission Spiritual formation is crucial to prepare for our God-given mission.
Pushing to Inspire Photo story of FCA Malaysia Area Representative and All Ability athlete Daniel Lee.
On the Move As we stay faithful to the small things, God grows our sphere of influence as He sees fit.
From Struggle to Service FCA’s leader in Southeast Asia has given his all to care for the people God has entrusted to him.
FCA Announces its 2021 Hall of Champions Inductees Class of 2021 includes FCA partners, servants and sports standouts Gary Williamson, Bob Williams, Chang-won Kim, and Diana Myers.
You Are Ready God equips us with His truth and power for all we need to live out our Kingdom mission.
We Have A Mission God entrusts us with telling others about Jesus and live intentionally for His Kingdom.
Keep Showing Up A Portland, Ore. Huddle provides a safe space and consistency for middle school students exploring faith.
Confidence When your preparation and God’s timing meet, He wants you to lean on your faith, cast out fear and know that He is with you.
What Do You Stand For? God has called us to have a distinct walk—a walk with purpose and significance.
17 Spokes A new bike repair shop in Malaysia is making a way to empower young athletes and refugees and connect the cycling world.
Breaking Barriers: The Same Under Christ Jesus has united us on one team as we live out His call to go out into all the world and make disciples.
A Year of Pursue “Pursue righteousness and a godly life, along with faith, love, perseverance and gentleness." - 1 Timothy 6:11
A Kingdom Call: Focused on the Mission We have an assignment that is greater than ourselves that should impact every part of our lives.
The Steadfast Chaplain Mitch Mason serves the UNC football team and stands firm in purpose, determination and faith.
What It's Worth: Commit to the Team Are we willing to commit to accountability and refinement for Kingdom impact?
Getting Comfortable with the Uncomfortable Darlene Johnson shares how she pressed into Christ as she led FCA throughout her time as Board Chair from 2020-2022.
10 Tough Questions One of my favorite parts about serving with FCA is the opportunity to spend time with amazing ministry and business leaders from around the world. My goal is to be like a sponge while I’m around them and ask as many questions as possible.
An Up-Close and Virtual Experience FCA Ukraine hosted a virtual meet-and-greet with college students on a virtual trip.
Still Certain in Times of Uncertainty We can hold tight to the unchanging God as we encounter changing circumstances.
Teachable: An Open Mind God uses a moldable heart to shape us like Jesus for service to our team and people around us.
FCA KickStart Coaches and athletes in the Baltimore area benefit from a spring cleaning of sports equipment.
Dedicated: Whatever the Cost Dedication to sports and our team is important, but ultimately, we need our deepest desire to be Christ.
Disciples Who Make Disciples FCA refined its game plan for ministry strategy to become disciples who make disciples.
Do The Work: Draft The Team Paying attention to what Jesus paid attention to will help us choose who is best to build our spiritual team around.
Beware Strong One From a very young age, I have been told that becoming the best means maximizing strengths and improving weaknesses. It always seemed like a good strategy.
Found Worthy Tennessee Wesleyan soccer player Jade Mayo makes a dynamic mark on campus and across the globe.
Baskets of Blessing This past holiday season, the FCA staff in the Dominican Republic gave back by gifting Christmas baskets to families and coaches in their community.
In My Voice Week Four: FCA Camp Impact A fourth week of personal impact of FCA Camp from attendees, coaches, staff and volunteers.
In My Voice Week Three: FCA Camp Impact A third week of personal impact of FCA Camp from attendees, coaches, staff and volunteers.
Greater Strength USA Volleyball captain Christa Dietzen gained greater strength in personal and professional struggle.
Confidence: Standing Firm As Christ followers, it is vital to surround ourselves with others who pursue God daily and push us to follow God in strength.
New Dawn in the Land of the Rising Sun The delay of the 2020 Olympics led FCA Japan to shift their approach to sports ministry. Now, they're ready for whatever 2021 will bring.
In My Voice Week Two: FCA Camp Impact Another look at the impact of FCA Camp from attendees, coaches, staff and volunteers.
New Team Leader in Africa Moses Muge steps into FCA's first Regional Vice President role for East Africa.
Take Assessment: Evaluate the Team Let's take a look at who we hang around and how we might adjust to place us with people who will best support our faith and lead us closer to Jesus.
Investing in Leadership: 2021 International Directors Development Training FCA holds the inaugural directors development training to further equip its leaders.
In My Voice: FCA Camp Impact A look at the impact of FCA Camp from attendees, coaches, staff and volunteers.
The Scoreboard The Olympic spirit is in the air, and I love it. It is hard to wait four years (and these Olympics five years!) to come around, but when it does, I am all in.
Listening to His Voice: Surrender to God’s Pursuits Familiarizing ourselves with the voice of God tunes us in to His will and activities in our lives.
No Hesitation How a life-changing moment in FCA compelled a Filipino cheer athlete to step into coaching.
Start Fresh: Surrender to New Life Once we surrender to Jesus, He gives us a fresh start at life in Him.
One Way: Surrender to Jesus Jesus doesn’t give us fifty ways to make ourselves fit for heaven—He gives us one way: His.
Holistic Hoopers Using the sport of basketball, young athletes in the Greater Portland area are learning what it is like to lead a Christ-like life on and off the court.
The Triple Threat As followers of Christ, we need to understand that we can be a spiritual threat every day.
Coastal Carolina’s Gary Gilmore Receives FCA 2021 Jerry Kindall Character in Coaching Award Coastal Carolina University Head Baseball Coach Gary Gilmore receives coaching award for exemplifying the FCA Values of Integrity, Serving, Teamwork and Excellence on and off the baseball field.
FCA Hockey Announces Recipient of Inaugural John Olver Character Award NorthStar Academy head coach John Olver was honored as the first recipient of the John Olver Character Award.
Mission Directive: Examination Brings Clarity As we examine our hearts, God aligns our vision with His to see His path for us more clearly.
Patrick Oduro, FCA Ghana Board Chair "It is such an unspeakable joy to see so many people in my community turned around for the Lord through FCA."
Proximity and Purpose: Examination Brings Closeness Investing in God's promises and purpose through examination builds a closer relationship with Him for Kingdom impact.
Perfect Peace: Examination Brings Calmness Examining our heart's motivation allows us to notice where we can grow in Christ and bring us peace.
Long-Term Effort on the Ballfield FCA leader Terry Lingenhoel’s long-term efforts for baseball ministry in Hungary.
Be Intentional: Examine Your Heart To continue heart-assessment, we need to take a deeper look at our motivations and the "why" behind the "what."
The Yes-Face What does your face say about you? Is your face screaming no? If you need a face change, start with your heart and ask God to fill you with the fruit of the Spirit.
One True Pursuit "God’s hand on the ministry has kept it going in the right direction, and we pray every single day that this never changes and that we remain surrendered to the One who guides us."
Be Certain: Open Your Heart To Hope When we open our heart to hope in Jesus, we stand strong on a solid foundation based on Biblical truths.
Investing in One Another A Kenyan wheelchair rugby team receives wheelchairs through a newfound friendship with a Welsh rugby community.
FCA Inducts Eight Partners and Supporters to the Hall of Champions Class of 2019 includes FCA partners, servants and sports standouts.
Connecting Coaches for Community Transformation The first coaches training held in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) connects coaches to a transformational community.
Get Real: Open Your Heart to Yourself Getting honest with ourselves brings an openness with God that allows Him to align our heart with His.
Everything's Changed USHL coach Mark Abalan’s transformation by a question he’s spent the last few years answering.
Answer the Knock: Open Your Heart to God Getting honest with God is the first and best step in opening our heart to the full life He promises.
Run Your Race To Win! For Christians, "winning" means giving ourselves totally to the LORD—100%—and letting His love overflow through us onto others.
FCA Congratulates Baylor Bears and FCA Friend Scott Drew on National Basketball Championship Win Longtime FCA friend and 2019 John Lotz "Barnabas" Award winner Scott Drew and his Baylor Bears celebrate winning the NCAA Men's College Basketball National Championship.
Be Honest: Open Your Heart To grow in deeper connection with God, we must open our hearts in pursuit of the life in full that Jesus promised.
FCA Presents John Lotz ‘Barnabas’ Award to Liberty University’s Brad Soucie Liberty University’s Brad Soucie awarded for his leadership, dedication and commitment both on and off the court.
Beware of the Me Monster Identifying Me Monsters is easy because they’re completely consumed with themselves. Me Monsters are everywhere.
Where He Belongs Greece FCA leader David Said brings his passion for sports and God to the Jiu-Jitsu mat.
Together: Accountability Calls Us to a Higher Standard Living life together not only strengthens our faith, but spurs us on to live the abundant life Jesus came to give us.
A New Perspective Twelve quarterbacks gain a new perspective on their position and learn how to persevere and find joy in the face of unexpected trials.
Mentorship: Accountability Inspires Finding others whose faith inspires us sets us up for victory as we navigate our spiritual journey.
The Straight Path: Accountability Keeps Us Grounded Finding others who will join our faith journey encourages us and keeps us grounded.
Kendric Rhymes, HS Senior Football "I live 110% of my life through Christ, who strengthens me during sports, my life and faith."
Mark & Katharyn Richt, Longtime FCA Supporters and Teammates "A Christian community is especially important to keep ourselves grounded in Christ."
Accountable: Reach For Truth Find a community that will challenge and support you in your faith journey.
10 Things I Never Want To Get Good At Remember, being beats appearing every single time. We impact up close not a distance.
Lead with Heart An in-depth Q&A with Sydney Barber, Brigade Commander and FCA Co-President at the United States Naval Academy
Time and Encouragement A decades-long friendship created a service opportunity to provide for families in Guatemala affected by COVID-19.
Keeping Focus Even though our title is usually “coach” and we minister as coaches, we can’t forget that our identity is “child of God.”
Pursue Knowledge and Understanding Explore how to pursue knowledge and understanding as we connect with those around us.
Global Gamechanger How the mission field radically shifted a Big Ten quarterback’s eternal perspective.
Pursue the Ministry of Presence Explore how to pursue the ministry of presence, especially with those who may feel like they don't have a voice.
The Power of WITH Life’s graveyard is filled with the good intentions that went nowhere, because someone thought they didn’t need others on the journey. We absolutely need others to succeed in life.
The Power of Influence An FCA Korea camper finds God through the power of baseball players’ testimonies.
God's Lamp A closer look at God's Word as a light for our life as we Pursue relationship with Christ.
Influenced by The CORE One Ga. high school athlete makes a faith decision while going through The CORE faith strengthening program.
Pursue Love Explore how to pursue love with those close to us, and those who are difficult to get along with.
Carson Wentz, Philadelphia Eagles "Making the Word a priority early in my day changes my outlook and perspective."
God's Anchor A closer look at God's Word as an anchor for our life as we Pursue relationship with Christ.
Still Pursuing the Dream Celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a five-day YouVersion reading plan that reminds us to still pursue his dream for love, the ministry of presence, knowledge and understanding, God’s heart, and God’s will.
Ruthy Hebard, Chicago Sky "Remember that no matter what’s going on in your life, God is right there. God has a plan for you."
Innovation from the Heart Yura Tyvonchuk leads the way for North Global Division’s resources and technology.
God's Road Map A closer look at God's Word as a road map for our life as we Pursue relationship with Christ.
FCA Honors Indiana University’s Tom Allen and Coastal Carolina University’s Jamey Chadwell with 2020 Grant Teaff Award FCA recognizes two standout football coaches for its prestigious Grant Teaff Coach of the Year Award.
The Impact of Commitment A small FCA Bootcamp brings a big impact in the life of a high school senior athlete in Sacramento, California.
Tara Shaffer, Strength and Conditioning Coach "I see FCA as a safe place for kids to go and learn about the Gospel."
What Would You Change About 2020? God’s peace, not man’s or the world’s peace, will protect us in the midst of suffering. Jesus’ peace is the answer!
Talents, Time and Opportunity "If we all dig deep enough, we will recognize the talents and gifts God’s given us and see opportunities to serve others with them."
Imperative: Read The Truth The more we commit to knowing God’s Word, the more at peace we are and certain in times of trouble.
Heart of a Donor: Al Rowlett, Turning Point Community Programs "The genuine message of Christ means we engage and invite people who are a different demographic from us to the table."
Rick Barnes, University of Tennessee Men's Basketball "To me, the rock—the only thing we know that’s going to be solid footing—is the Rock of Jesus Christ."
Restoring Family Two brothers meet for the first time in 25 years through an FCA basketball team in Ukraine.
Keep Reaching for 100% "Sports ministry hasn’t looked like what we thought it would this year, but it’s been absolutely vital that we carry on in pursuit of our vision and mission."
One Million Completions FCA celebrates its partnership with YouVersion and over one million Bible reading plan completions.
Compassion and Consistency Hickory (NC) Area Representative Joseph Edwards’ discipleship with student-athletes at Lenoir-Rhyne University.
FCA Receives 14th Consecutive Four-Star Charity Navigator Rating Just 1% of organizations rated by Charity Navigator have received as many consecutive four-star evaluations.
Giving Thanks Away The secret of thanksgiving is always in the giving, because gratitude isn’t a feeling rather an action. When we express gratitude, the power of blessing is released.
Leading the Leaders Southeast Minnesota FCA Huddle Coach Brian Menk’s impact on the lives of his high school students.
FCA Announces 2020 Hall of Champions Meet the newest class of FCA partners, servants and sports standouts.
FCA Mourns the Loss of FCA Hall of Champions Inductee Albert Long FCA says goodbye to one of its strongest supporters.
Directed Steps Texas high school coach Tommy Poynter invests everything into FCA and leveraging his coaching for Christ.
Grounded in Commitment Coaches in San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic are transformed through online and in-person ministry.
The Next World Changers Students prepare to be the hands and feet of Jesus as western Oregon FCA launches its SALT send-off.
The New Different As I travelled to our 6th Annual FCA International Leader Conference in Dubai at the beginning of March, I knew it would be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for our leaders to gather for training, celebration and encouragement. Little did we know that we were the last conference allowed in the country that was granted permission to finish.
The Power of Belonging FCA Korea hosted 100k run and summer Fields of Faith to deepen athlete connection.
Four Fears That Keep You from Sharing Your Faith God enables us by His Spirit to live empowered and face each day with faith, love, and patience.
Be Yourself and Other Ways to Share Your Faith Our testimony is our greatest tool to share the gospel.
The Great Call To Share Your Faith When Jesus is our motivator, there’s nothing that should stand in our way to share how our lives have been gloriously changed.
Connection That Continues FCA Southeast Asia team hosted a coaches’ marriage getaway that refreshed spirits and sparked new Huddles.
Driven to Steward Biblically A Biblical view of stewardship is utilizing and managing all resource God provides for His glory and the betterment of His creation.
Shining Through an Unexpected Season LSU’s number one-ranked beach volleyball program realigned their hearts and faith despite a canceled season.
Are You Faking It? It is easy to fake it and hard to be real. In the midst of a pandemic, we are desperately trying to show people we aren’t just surviving but thriving.
Heart of a Donor- Robyn Hughes "FCA shows me how the Spirit of Christ can move in the public schools."
Latin American Soccer Ministry Starts With Chaplains Forty-three leaders complete chaplaincy training program to reach Latin American coaches and athletes.
Rooted: Knowing God Deeply and Living in His Ways The faster we learn to root our lives in Jesus, to run after Him with all our heart, soul, mind and strength in order to know him, we will find life!
Disciple-Making: Motivated to Go-Reach-Teach "Be motivated daily to put in the effort to use your gifts with an attitude of service."
Russian Coaches are Ready for Spiritual Transformation Evidence of God’s movement in Russia is springing up through personal connection in ways that have never been experienced before.
White Knuckles When we grip tightly to the things we can’t control, we quickly get white knuckles. Usually we don’t see them turn white, but everyone around us does!
Saying Yes How accepting an invite to an online Huddle in Ukraine gave a professional soccer player deeper faith and friendships.
One Hundred Percent Philadelphia Eagles’ quarterback Carson Wentz explains how he gives 100% to God and others.
We're Better Together We are to lift one another up in the light of Christ, spurring one another on to bring out the best in our hearts.
Four Attributes of a True Team A look at four attributes that make up a winning team in the physical and spiritual realm.
Character Coach Influences Her Athlete Athlete meets Christ through basketball, her character coach and FCA Camp.
The Larry Principle I’ll never forget the FCA Leadership Camp I was directing when Larry got up to share at open mic night.
The Upsides of Isolation How we can keep anchored in our physical, mental and spiritual training as sports season begin again.
Renewing Coaches’ Souls in Korea FCA Korea arranged a retreat as a time of renewal. It was a strategic step designed to unite spouses’ hearts and minds around the same vision and mission.
Southeast Asia Hosts Virtual Women’s Coaching Workshop Coaches from eight countries came together for a virtual two-day workshop designed to connect and equip female coaches in their spiritual, emotional and physical wellbeing.
More Than Your Statistics What you need to know when you wonder who you are after a stripped-away season.
Heart of an Athlete: Terrence Demps II, Lake-Sumter State College "Serving is the best way to live like Jesus because that is exactly what He did."
Heart of a Coach: Lindsay Grant, Volleyball "It isn’t about winning and losing; it’s about glorifying Christ with the gift, abilities and knowledge He gives us."
2 Ounces of Power In times of crisis, the issues of the heart are magnified. If there is hatred in a person’s heart, the tongue will spew criticism.
Turn It Off We live in a wordy world! Most of us are plugged in and tethered to words all the time. Especially right now...
Fueled With Passion to Serve Coaches - FCA Grenada I am prepared to do all I can with His help and direction to see the significance of coaching from a place with God.
Texans Catch a Vision of How God is Working In Latin America North "I am prepared to do all I can with His help and direction to see the significance of coaching from a place with God."
Effective Virtual Baseball Ministry Two Seattle sports figures virtually introduce baseball coaches and athletes to FCA.
The 100% Athlete Journey through the Competitor's Creed to learn how to give 100% effort as an athlete.
Leaders Set The Standard FCA Impact Play devotional to encourage coaches to lead with confidence in Christ.
Multiplying Impact through Virtual Ministry - Ukraine With digital platforms and new virtual ministry initiatives, leaders have been able to engage coaches and athletes right where they are—virtually.
Building a Baseball Community Around Christ Terry's desire is to build lasting relationships and a community centered around Christ.
Driven to Reflect "We’re engaging the Gospel, equipping through God’s Word, and empowering disciples to make disciples."
The Competitor's Creed The six-stanza creed that is motivating athletes across the globe to compete for Christ.
Positive Leadership Looks Like Christ Look to the blueprints of Christ to lead others to a positive impact on this earth.
All In for Christ The faith and athletic journey of Team USA wheelchair basketball's Ryan Neiswender.
Heartbeat for God Moses Muge, international leader for FCA in Kenya, has dedicated his life to changing the landscape of coaching by leading transformationally.
Sharing the Vision Davie and Charlene Waggett recount numerous FCA impact moments they've experienced.
Identity In Christ The key to reaching the ultimate standard is only through a relationship with Jesus.
Competitor's Creed: 17 Years Later A look at where the Competitor's Creed and Coach's Mandate came from and their influence today.
The Ultimate Standard We’re natural competitors; what do we do when we have nothing to outwardly show for our efforts?
Virginia’s Tony Bennett Recognized with FCA John Lotz Award Bennett honored with FCA’s ‘Barnabas’ award for his commitment to Christ, integrity and encouragement to others.
FCA Honors UCLA’s Coach Cori Close with Kay Yow Award UCLA head women’s basketball coach recognized for leadership, service and godly commitment on and off the court.
The Enemy of Today Today we are facing an enemy that will destroy mankind. Throughout history, we have encountered disease and sickness that ravages families, friends and community; however, there is a greater danger that threatens to kill us from the inside out.
FCA Colombia: A Sixteen-Year Overnight Success The fruits of his labor have since spread across every major Colombian city as well as several other countries in South America. Planting those seeds, however, was anything but easy.
Increasing Leadership at the International Conference With 140 leaders in attendance and 45 countries represented, this year’s ICC was the largest international gathering for FCA to date.
Winning in the Waiting: 10 Home Activities for Athletes Ten ways to stay active and healthy while homebound.
FCA Day of Prayer and Fasting on March 24 A Daniel 9 Study Guide for FCA Day of Prayer & Fasting on Tuesday, March 24.
FCA Celebrates the Legacy of Former President John Erickson FCA celebrates former president, John Erickson.
FCA Statement on Coronavirus As sporting events worldwide are cancelled or postponed, FCA prays for all those affected by COVID-19.
The Standard: Measuring Our Success as Competitors Understanding the standards we try to live up to in athletics, and introducing a new way of measuring success.
It's All About Heart It takes heart to do anything in life. Coaches motivate their teams by saying, "Go out there and play with all your heart. Leave it all on the field!" Skills and talents are important but leading with heart separates the good from the great.
FCA Korea Ski Camp: First Steps into Winter Sports FCA Korea hosted its first ski camp for coaches and athletes in the winter sports world.
Motivating Athletes: A Coach’s Ultimate Guide Dr. Jeff Duke from 3Dimensional Coaching defines intrinsic and extrinsic motivators and offers strategies for positively motivating athletes.
Seven Fears Athletes Face; Seven Truths God Gives Dive into specific fears athletes and coaches face and learn how to combat them with God's truth.
Connecting At A Deeper Level Emerald Coast West FCA hosted a marriage retreat for coaches and spouses.
Serving Up A "Souper" Bowl of Gratitude Members from the Gallatin Valley FCA Huddle and volunteers hosted a “Souper Bowl” luncheon for faculty.
Faith, Education, Baseball Georgia Premier Academy prioritizes Christ through baseball and education.
The Best Is Yet To Come When we count our days, we make our days count. No more wasted days or even good days. Just God-days ahead for all of us.
A Huge Vision for Asia And Beyond 170 leaders from 15 countries gathered for training, fellowship, worship and teambuilding.
We're Not Normal, and That's A Good Thing We hold ourselves to a higher standard and encourage those around us to do the same.
FCA Hits Milestone With Its 2,000th Staff Member FCA staff member says a personal goal was "to create an environment where it was safe for students to grow in their faith and encourage one another."
What Motivates You, Competitor? We all have a common thread: to compete at our highest level and attain our best.
Disciple-Making: 4 Essentials of Discipleship Disciple-makers lead a ministry to health and greatness.
FCA Earns its 13th Consecutive Four-Star Charity Navigator Rating Just 1% of organizations rated by Charity Navigator have received as many consecutive four-star evaluations.
Reflecting on God's Blessings in 2019 FCA saw great impact in 2019 with 50,000 faith decisions through 20,000 Huddles, 800 Camps, 500 Fields of Faith Events and 190,000 Bibles distributed worldwide. It's a testament to FCA’s vision for the past 65 years.
FCA Baseball Honors Brent Lavoie with Jerry Kindall Character in Coaching Award FCA's annual award recognizes a baseball coach who exemplifies character, integrity, excellence, teamwork and service.
FCA Highlights Ministry Trailblazers The trailblazers, from FCA founder Don McClanen to the first international staff member, marking FCA’s 65th Anniversary This Year.
One Prayer That Will Change Your Life Prayer is hard! It takes work. I often feel guilty that I don’t pray enough. Even when I do, I wish I prayed longer.
FCA Must Reads of 2019 The most-read blog posts from the year inspire action and a call to share God's goodness.
We're in the Huddle Too We are stewards of what God has generously given us: time, talent and treasure.
Historic Coaches Conference In Russia God is opening doors and using FCA to bring coaches, athletes and churches together in Russia.
FCA Honors Arkansas State’s Blake Anderson with 2019 Grant Teaff Award FCA’s top coaching award presented at annual American Football Coaches Association Convention in Nashville.
Heart of a Coach: Franklin Llanga from Ecuador "FCA gives me a very important view of spiritual growth."
Darlene Johnson Elected Chair of FCA Board of Trustees “I am humbled and excited to see God’s plan unfold."
Thanksgenerous A few weeks ago as I prepared myself for Thanksgiving, my favorite holiday, I started to wonder how to see it through a generous lens. Then it hit me. I don’t want to be someone who is just giving thanks. I want to be someone who is generous in thanks.
Increasing Leadership Capacity in Caribbean, Canada and Southeast Asia FCA has welcomed three new international leaders, as the ministry continues to grow and expand into more and more countries throughout the world.
Making History: FCA Hosts Historic All Ability Sports Forum In mid-November, FCA hosted its first All Ability Sports Forum at the Support Center in Kansas City, Missouri. The event was organized to discuss the growing need for ministry to All Ability coaches and athletes.
FCA 2020 Peter Kohn Award given to Roanoke Lacrosse Coach Mary Schwartz FCA Lacrosse award given to a member of the lacrosse community who best exemplifies character, integrity, excellence and teamwork on and off the field.
FCA 101- Fields of Faith The history of Fields of Faith, a global day of student-led worship, faith strengthening, and dedication to Bible reading.
FCA Marks 65 Years of Powerful Sports Ministry Across the Globe What began as the vision of a young basketball coach has permeated the culture of sports and reached millions of coaches and athletes.
You First! I fight this daily, and I desire to switch my battle cry from “Me First!” to “You First!” When we make this switch, we become others focused. General William Booth, founder of Salvation Army, understood the importance of “You First.”
FIRST EVER FCA DONOR EVENT IN EAST ASIA Such was evident at a groundbreaking Tom Landry Associates (TLA) event held in Seoul, Korea, this September. It was the first-ever event of its kind held outside of the United States.
65 Years "We’ve not compromised our focus and commitment to God’s Word and biblical truth in 65 years."
Over and Beyond The coach at the core of a viral story about a homeless athlete getting a track scholarship.
Rallying Point How Texas Tech FCA is working alongside coaches and athletes to get a Bible into every athlete's hands.
2019 Hall of Champion Inductees Announced Longtime FCA friends and supporters honored for their service to the ministry.
Where Can Parents Turn to Help Strengthen Students’ Faith? FCA! Tens millions of young athletes are engaged in sports, and parents can help ensure they meet Jesus on the playing field, too.
Never Say No! There is an incredible blessing when we simply ask, because we believe the best is yet to come on a daily basis. We become bolder, and we are willing to take risks. We see doors open and possibilities become reality.
Transformational Training: FCA International Leaders Gather From 12 Countries One significant way FCA trains new staff and leaders is through Training Camp held at the Support Center for five days in Kansas City, Missouri.
Fields of Faith 2019: One Month Away An annual event of student-driven, student-led times of prayer, worship and commitment to Bible reading.
FCA Helps Students Start Huddles at Their School Students can meet Jesus through their friends and through the sports they love.
3D Coaching Impacting Latin America “I fell in love with 3D Coaching immediately,” Roberto says. “I knew it was going to be the key to engaging the coaches. We were going to offer them something they would be interested in.”
Should I Stay or Should I Go? In 2007, I took my first mission trip, and my eyes were opened as I saw first-hand how God was reaching coaches and athletes in Ukraine. The trip was a game-changer as God captured my heart for the nations, but I had no idea what He would do with it.
The Traveling Manager: Trey Hillman Journey Around The World “I've failed many times, but I just try to love people where God has them right now, not where I think they should be,” Hillman says. “That's not my job. That's God's job to be their judge. My job is to just figure out a way to build relationships and figure out a way to love people wherever they are.”
Don Wells, Heart of a Donor "I support FCA because I believe if we can impact students, especially athletes, we can change the culture in our schools."
God Moves At Camp Nearly 1,000 Participants at Fellowship of Christian Athletes Pennsylvania Camp Learn the Plan God Has for Their Lives as They Sharpen Their Sports Skills and Strengthen Their Relationship with Christ
A Heart for Discipleship Disciples making disciples is a powerful focus for Fellowship of Christian Athletes and summer camps.
God and Sports Together Nearly 1,000 Participants at FCA Pennsylvania Camp sharpen their sports skills and strengthen their relationship with Christ.
Don't Miss It! News Flash! You’re never going to get it all done! Life is bottomless and relentless! Every day, it will get harder. The ultimate destination is not completing all your tasks. It is not wrapping up life in a nice little package and putting a ribbon on it. Life is messy. It is hard. You will never control it, and you have to watch out or else it will quickly control you. Don’t miss it! In all you do, make sure you never miss what it is all about.
The Power of Partnership: New Sports Bible Launches in Southeast Asia “The Sports Bible will provide a tool for the Huddle groups,” John said. “We have a lot of teams and clubs but not many of them have Huddles. With the Bible, we’ll be able to start Huddles for all of the teams. It’s an important resource for the coaches and the team captains. It’s the best way for us to train them to use the materials and help them make disciples.”
Stewardship of Spiritual Gifts Spiritual gifts are a critical part of God’s strategy for building the Kingdom.
FCA President Shane Williamson Coaches At Ukraine Summer Volleyball Clinic FCA president and CEO Shane Williamson helped coach at a Ukrainian volleyball clinic that tends to athletic and spiritual training.
Coaches Refresh and Rejuvenate in Spirit and Soul at FCA Camps FCA Camp gives coaches the opportunity to grow in faith.
The Leader's Journey Impacting Africa Last week from June 17-21, 2019 in Accra, Ghana, 31 Leaders from fifteen African nations attended the 2nd Annual Africa Capacity Conference (ACC).
The 4 O's In life, all of us experience four things: Opportunity, Opposition, Obedience and Outcome. We all have opportunities to love, serve and reach others in our community and on the mission field.
Praying for Camps Around the World Join together in prayer with tens of thousands of Campers, coaches, volunteers and staff as we engage, equip and empower each person to become disciple-makers in their sport and community.
The Big Shift: Jimmy Martin Leveraging His Influence For Guatemala “It was the first time I really felt the presence of God,” Jimmy explained. “It took me getting outside of my element and seeing people cry out to the Lord and love God in a different way.”
Sydney Kuyper- South Dakota Soccer I am learning to accept others and myself, and that God loves me no matter what.
PRAY/9:38 PRAY/9:38 is a prayer initiative to mobilize staff and volunteers throughout FCA to pray for God to send more workers into the world of sport to make disciples.
A Divine Encounter Impacts Philippines The best way to tackle the enormous challenge was build a core team around him and then begin establishing ministry across the nation’s 146 cities, one at a time.
FCA 2018 Hall of Champions Honored May 20 event recognized newest class of FCA partners, servants and sports standouts.
A Blessed Brotherhood Manny May and Alto King have coached girls basketball together in Ohio for more than 35 years, influencing for the Kingdom.
All Nations God has breathed onto the international movement over the last 12 years and is expanding his ministry through sports across the world.
Heart of a Coach with William Mayfield - Football, Texas I hope anyone who knows me will remember me as a faithful servant.
Shout Out Drill The Shout Out Drill is a powerful way to bless and inspire teammates to give their best and to recognize others efforts. It will create a culture of encouragement and blessing.
Zorilla Cup Connecting Baseball with Faith Ben Zobrist’s 6th Annual ‘Zorilla Cup’ Tournament creates excitement for baseball—and for Jesus—among Ukrainian coaches and athletes.
Multiplication In The Dominican Republic The first step is to help the coach, and they watch us do the ministry. The second step is the coach helps us while we do the ministry. The third step is they do the ministry, and we help them. It’s that concept of multiplication.”
Digging Deep How a southern California internship program guided Sierra Crook's life, along with dozens of other volleyball players.
Hands & Feet of Jesus FCA board member Joe Gillis and his wife Betty are spreading the gospel everywhere they go.
Seeds of Impact Patti Howard's powerful invitation to students and athletes many decades ago is still changing lives.
FCA Recognizes Baylor Head Basketball Coach with John Lotz Award Scott Drew honored with FCA’s ‘Barnabas’ Award for Leadership and service Both on and off the Court.
Liberty Women’s Basketball Coach Honored with Kay Yow Award Carey Green recognized with Kay Yow Heart of a Coach Award for leadership, service and godly commitment on and off the court.
No Limits: Bibles For All FCA now has 49 reading plans to which users have subscribed over 1.4 million times in just over five years including numerous languages such as Spanish, French, Russian, Ukrainian and Mandarin.
Sit, Soak and Soar Maybe the benches are there to sit, soak and soar! Stopping the chaos and stepping away from all the stuff that clutters my life and reflect on God’s goodness, greatness and graciousness produces a heart of gratitude.
To See the World... 110 leaders gathered for the 2019 International Capacity Conference in Antigua, Guatemala.
Discipling the Future Sports Leaders in Guatemala “I saw a generation of kids who have no hope,” Julio said. “But I knew that God could change that.”
Dream Team If you could assemble your own Dream Team (personally or professionally), who would be on it? Who are the right teammates who will bring out the best in you, and you will bring the best out in them too?
3D Coach Devotional - FREE on YouVersion App If you are a coach at any level, the 3D Coach Reading Plan will help you capture the hearts of your athletes.
Heart of an Athlete with Natalie Loria - Florida Running "FCA has given me a wonderful opportunity to share my faith publicly without feeling embarrassed or uncomfortable."
Multi-Language Resources near 250,000 Bibles in Thai, Spanish, Ukrainian, Russian, Portuguese and More Help Bring Coaches and Athletes Closer to God’s Word
Navy Hero Brendan Looney Honored with FCA Lacrosse 2019 Peter Kohn Award Looney's legacy honored with the annual award given to who best exemplifies the Christian principles of character, integrity, excellence and teamwork on and off the lacrosse field.
Go Generous Generosity means irrational giving. It is allowing God to take us to the next level of blessing those around us.
Sports with Compassion in Romania We do sports and games with the children and young people. For me, that’s where life is lived.
UT-San Antonio Baseball's Jason Marshall Honored with Jerry Kindall Award FCA's annual award recognizes a college or high school baseball coach who exemplifies character, integrity, excellence, teamwork and service.
Heart of a Donor with Dave Hodge - Board Chair, Illini Land FCA "FCA gives one of the best returns on my giving investment."
Iowa State's Matt Campbell Honored with FCA 2018 Grant Teaff Award FCA’s top coaching award presented to Iowa State Head Football Coach Matt Campbell at annual American Football Coaches Association Convention in San Antonio.
FCA Resources FCA Bibles, devotional books, and other printed and digital resources helping coaches and athletes know and grow in Christ.
FCA Congratulates Clemson and Longtime FCA Friend Dabo Swinney Clemson coach and longtime FCA friend wins NCAA National Football Championship.
FCA Announces 2019 Ministry Theme The ministry of FCA keeps moving forward. Will you join the movement?
FCA 101: Huddles We identify spaces and places to cultivate relationships... and we use Christ-centered Huddles, events, training and resources.
Stop, Drop and Remember Since it is so hard for me to remember, I have implemented three exercises I do at the end of each year that forces me to Stop, Drop and Remember...
Breakthrough in the Caribbean If Mark Hull has learned one thing from his global travels, it’s the simple fact that, while cultures can be vastly different, there are two common threads between them all.
Looking Back on Year of Impact FCA looks back on a year of seeing the world transformed by Christ through the influence of coaches and athletes.
Fulfilling The Vision With Compassion Christ-like compassion sees everyone, even the strongest, in need of a Saviour.
Then And Now A look at the ministry's history of a vision fulfilled through Christian coaches and athletes.
Heart of a Coach with James Aucoin - Baseball, Atlanta "A great coach must live in the fruits of the Spirit."
International Impact Video Report FCA has expanded from 62 countries into 84 this past year through the faithfulness of 242 international leaders.
Continued Glory To God After 64 years of reaching coaches and athletes for Christ, FCA reflects on God's grace and guidance in 2018.
Thanksgiving Power Thanksgiving should be the theme song for followers of Christ. We should have thanksgiving flowing from our lips daily.
Unbroken Prayer Unbroken prayer. That’s what we need for our ministry here in the Mid-Atlantic, and as we reach out to our global partners in East Asia.
Transformational Inaugural African Fields of Faith Over 500 Fields of Faith events in the U.S. and internationally brought community members together.
Thousands of Athletes Engaging God's Word in Thailand Through a partnership with Biblica, FCA began distributing its first-ever Thai Sports New Testament in October of 2017.
A Dream Fulfilled It’s a blessed ministry moment when you see the harvest from the seeds you’ve sewn. But that’s what FCA’s Tony Gomez is experiencing.
Reaching The 80,000 “80,000 coaches deserve to hear the gospel, have a Bible in their hand, and get plugged into a Huddle.”
No Matter What "Our program exists simply to glorify God. I'm one of the luckiest coaches in the country."
88,000+ Campers Become ‘Strong’ in Christ at 771 FCA Camps This Summer 88,317 coaches and athletes attend hundreds of FCA Camps with eternal impact for Christ in 43 states and 50 countries.
Student-Athletes Converge on Athletic Fields for Fields of Faith Student-led events worldwide focus on prayer, worship and a commitment to Bible reading.
There's No Other Way A biblical definition of obedience is simply to hear God's Word and act accordingly. The problem isn’t hearing, but rather acting.
Saved for a Purpose In 1996, Linje Nankhuni came to the United States to participate in the Olympic dream.
Fields of Faith 2018 Gears Up for Kick Off October 10 begins student-led times of prayer, worship and a commitment to Bible reading that saw record-breaking attendance of 200,000 in 2017.
Passing It On The support of others and faith in God has shaped Denver Broncos quarterback Case Keenum into the man and athlete he is today.
Vision Casting in Africa Leaders from eleven African nations, who have a passion to see their sports community transformed, gathered this past June in Accra, Ghana, for FCA International’s inaugural Africa Capacity Conference.
A 28-Year Miracle So often we want instant miracles, not a 28-year miracle. Spiritual seeds planted with obedience and faith will always produce fruit, just not when and how we want.
Thousands Provide Positive Camp Feedback at #FCAStrong Upwards of 800 FCA Camps reaching coaches and athletes this summer in nearly every state across the U.S. and in 40+ countries.
Team Serve Making An Impact In Israel Team Serve lived up to its name at the Federation of International Lacrosse World Championships.
Northland FCA Serves Alongside Partners in Southern Africa It was trip of partnerships, trainings, transitions and seeing God’s mighty hand at work in ministry and His creation.
FCA Strong Around the World International Camps help FCA coaches and athletes serve around the globe.
FCA Mourns Passing of FCA Hall of Champions Inductee David Krider Krider, 79, was a four-decade friend and supporter of FCA.
Break the Huddle Even though there is power, value and purpose in the huddle, there has to come a time to break the huddle.
Coaches Legacy Breakfast in Korea “What kind of legacy do you want to leave as a coach?” Coach Hillman challenges 50 Korean coaches.
FCA Camps Coming Soon 'Strong’ camps theme focuses on God's followers are called to be like Him in every area of life—including sports.
FCA Welcomes Hall of Champions Honorees to Kansas City Class of 2017 gathers for a time of fellowship, inspiration and gratitude.
Open Kitchen Open Kitchen is a radical concept that Paul modeled in his life. He knew that it is easy to impress at a distance, but hard to impact up close.
Fully Funded in East Asia: Training Event “Our leaders are now more equipped to minister to and through the coach. They are also ready to enjoy the freedom of being fully funded,” Mark Stephens.
Fifth Annual Zorilla Baseball Tournament in Ukraine Ben Zobrist of the Chicago Cubs sponsored the fifth annual “Zorilla Cup” baseball tournament in Kiev earlier this month.
Opening day signals new opportunity for FCA to reach coaches and athletes on diamond Baseball stars share their faith with FCA.
FCA honors Plett with Kay Yow Award, Davis with John Lotz Award Colorado Spring’s Lynn Plett and North Carolina’s Hubert Davis honored for leadership on and off the court.
Legendary coach John Wooden partnered with FCA 60 years ago During the most exciting time in college basketball, FCA reflects on Wooden’s faithful service.
Basketball Blessings Blair Schaefer, a senior guard on Mississippi State’s Final Four basketball team, has been supported by FCA while playing for her father.
Bags of Bibles FCA distributed 169,815 Bibles last year and 2.5 million in the last 15 years! We have a strong passion to print and distribute God’s Word, and more importantly, see coaches and athletes transformed in God’s Word.
Strength in Unity: International Capacity Conference 2018 107 Leaders from 43 Countries Come Together for FCA's International Capacity Conference 2018.
FCA serves Puerto Rico with Hurricane Maria relief When disaster hit Puerto Rico, Ricky Ufret engaged FCA in helping bring relief and clean drinking water to coaches, athletes and their communities.
Identity redefined through Him FCA's event in Mississippi, established by a three-word phrase, emboldened women to share their faith.
FCA supports Christian athletes during Winter Olympics Before they reached the Winter Games, FCA Magazine shared the faith of four American Olympians.
Super Huddles before Super Bowl Prior to reaching the NFL’s grandest game, a group of Philadelphia Eagles supported FCA by starting Community Huddles within the city.
FCA Lacrosse honors hall of famer Tom Hayes with Peter Kohn award The ministry's top lacrosse award was presented last Saturday at the annual US Lacrosse National Convention.
One Word...Beloved This year, God impressed upon me how I need to experience and express His love. So, my One Word for 2018 is Beloved—be His beloved and become His beloved.
Vikings’ Case Keenum’s faith strengthened through FCA Keenum met his wife, Kimberly, at FCA event and shares that athletes have great influence and can win for Jesus Christ.
FCA Honors Greenville coach Lynn Carlson with Jerry Kindall Award The annual award recognizes a college or high school baseball coach who exemplifies character, integrity, excellence, teamwork and service.
FCA honors former UCF coach Scott Frost with 2017 Grant Teaff Award The ministry's top coaching award presented Monday at the annual AFCA convention in Charlotte.
FCA announces theme ‘Strong’ as its 2018 camps ministry In 2017, more than 113,000 participated in record-breaking 780 camps in 45 states and 41 countries.
Christ before football The Kansas City Chiefs, in partnership with FCA, provide fans a worship opportunity before Sunday noon home games.
FCA reflects on God’s grace, guidance in 2017 FCA's ministry reached approximately two million people.
Fields of Faith 2017 Impact Almost 200,000 people gathered on over 500 athletic fields for FCA’s annual event.
Packed with love Virginia Tech’s FCA Huddle, led by Cara Cunningham, donates gifts to international children through Operation Christmas Child.
FCA International 2018 Watch 2018 International Impact Video. FCA International celebrates a tremendous year of ministry, serving in 62 countries through 164 FCA International leaders and faithful volunteers serving communities around the world.
FCA Announces New Global Region Coordinator in Africa Vincent Asamoah Works to Train Coaches So Athletes Can Say, ‘Were It Not for This Man, My Faith in the Lord Would Have Been a Different Story’
6 Questions with Stefen Wisniewski Eagles' Wisniewski shares his faith and football career with FCA Magazine.
Las Vegas Strong Student-athletes involved with UNLV’s FCA Huddle share Christ and bring comfort amid tragedy.
Team Works! I have learned God’s heart explodes when His children work, play and serve together…because Team Works!
FCA Announces Five 2017 Hall of Champions Inductees Each has worked tirelessly to further the ministry's vision.
A lifetime of influence Fifty years ago, David Dean experienced FCA’s powerful ministry. Fifty years later, he remains an inspiration.