A movement where Christ is named
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Campus & students · Founded 1954 · by Don McClanen · Kansas City, Missouri
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes, known as FCA, is a Christian ministry founded in 1954 by Don McClanen. It uses the shared language of sports to reach coaches and athletes with the message of Jesus Christ. Through camps, team huddles, campus groups, and relationships with coaches, FCA encourages athletes and those they influence to know Christ and grow in Christian faith and character.
What they do
FCA ministers to coaches and athletes, using the common ground of sports to share the Christian message and encourage growth in faith and character.
It gathers students through campus groups often called huddles, along with team Bible studies, and it places a strong emphasis on coaches as influential leaders worth supporting and equipping.
FCA is also known for its sports camps, where athletes train and compete while learning about Jesus, and it works across schools, communities, and athletic settings.
The Scripture behind the work
Where the door leads
FCA points athletes and coaches to Jesus by connecting faith with the sports they love, showing that Christ speaks to competition, teamwork, and everyday life. A curious athlete might join a huddle, attend a camp, or read the Bible with teammates, taking a real next step toward following Jesus.
Connect to the real thing
The Living Bread is a door, not the destination. The life is with Christ and his people.
People also ask
What does FCA do?
FCA is a sports ministry that reaches coaches and athletes with the Christian message through campus huddles, team Bible studies, camps, and relationships, connecting faith in Jesus with the world of athletics.
Do you have to be a great athlete to join FCA?
No. FCA welcomes anyone connected to sports, from star players to those who simply enjoy being part of a team, and it focuses on faith and character rather than athletic ability.