Hall of Champions

FCA’s Hall of Champions was established in 1991 to honor individuals who have demonstrated a consistent commitment to Jesus Christ through the ministry of FCA. They are considered volunteer “All Stars” who have given above and beyond the call of duty and have upheld the Four Core Values of FCA:  Integrity, Serving, Teamwork and Excellence.

Les and Chris Steckel

Les and Chris Steckel have faithfully served FCA for many decades. As a former athlete, mother of athletes and wife of a veteran NFL coach, Chris Steckel joined the FCA Board of Trustees in the early 2000s. Les had been

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Dwight Johnson

In 1956, Dwight Johnson and his brother attended the first FCA Camp in Estes Park as a high school football player, and he dedicated his life to Jesus Christ. Over the years, he has served in many roles throughout FCA and played a critical role in the ministry’s leadership and expansion. In several regions throughout the U.S., he has served as Board Chair and helped hire and support staff. In the 1970s, Johnson served on FCA’s Board of Trustees. In the 80s, he asked a Kansas City bank president to donate their property to FCA and they did. Johnson continues to serve FCA in Colorado, using his leadership talents and vision to pave the way for FCA to continue reaching coaches and athletes for Christ.

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Bruce Gray

A true pioneer, Bruce Gray has given his all to see FCA reach every coach and athlete in Canada. In 2016, he took a leap of faith and began the process of establishing FCA Canada. From receiving FCA training to working through the steps to obtain official legal and charity status, FCA Canada would not be where it is today without his obedience. Gray served five consecutive terms as a member of the Governing Board of Directors, and he personally recruited and trained many current staff and board members. He’s served in almost every role within FCA Canada, and he paved the way for the landscape of FCA Canada’s ministry today.

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Edwin Horner

Edwin Horner has been instrumental in growing FCA’s influence in Maryland, Delaware and Georgia. From the open to close of duck hunting season, he’s organized an annual hunt to bless donors and volunteers. He carefully plans each event, from the pre-hunt devotionals, the hunts themselves, dinner testimonies and lodging at his home. He and his wife minister through hospitality and those who’ve stayed at “Horner Farm” leave as friends. He’s one of the most sincere, Jesus-loving outdoorsman at FCA who shares the Gospel through giving his life and living it with others.

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Patti Howard

Early on in her career, Patti recognized the influence she carried as a coach and teacher. Following God’s prompting, she started an FCA Huddle with her daughter and her two friends. The Huddle later grew to see more than 100 students participating in FCA meetings and events. For nearly 30 years, Howard has faithfully served in many roles at FCA: coach, Huddle leader, board member and donor. She has has been instrumental in the growth of Southeast Indiana FCA over the last 20 years. She embodies the core values of FCA, and she has lived out the mission and vision with great enthusiasm.

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Gary Williamson

For more than 25 years, local businessman Gary Williamson has served on and led multiple boards and ministry teams across Midlands, South Carolina, and Florida. In South Carolina, he was integral to open doors for FCA and he used his influence in the community to help the Midlands Board thrive and support the growth of staff and ministry opportunities. When he relocated to Florida, he immediately got plugged into his local FCA and became the Board Chair of Pinellas County after recognizing the need for leadership. He and his wife Ann have supported FCA together and modeled, grown and encouraged FCA staff. They’ve made an impact with and through FCA.

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Bob Williams

Bob Williams was the first black player for the Minneapolis Lakers in 1955, and one of only seven black players in the NBA at that time. He was a quiet trailblazer for blacks in sports and played successfully for the team for two years while traveling with the Harlem Globetrotters in the off season. In the 1960s, FCA was gaining significant visibility around the country and Williams helped grow the ministry in Minnesota. He helped host the first-ever FCA Camp in the Hudson, Wisconsin area, which led to the formation of Huddles at the University of Minnesota and Richfield High School. Williams joined a basketball team of professional athletes who traveled the state to play games and share about the ministry of FCA and present the Gospel to local communities and crowds. As a result, FCA gained notoriety and credibility throughout Minnesota, and many more Huddles began. In 1998, he was inducted into the Minnesota FCA Hall of Faith for his “humble, loyal, and determined service to FCA and the Lord.”

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Diana Myers

Nearly all FCA staff know Diana Myers. As the founder of Gifts of Grace ministry, she helps the team hire staff and accesses their spiritual gifts. Her passion for helping people understand the gifts God’s given them, and how to best use them, has led her to serve prominent pastors and leaders in of the U.S.’s largest churches and ministries. Myers has served on numerous boards within FCA’s Western Region for more than 20 years, and she’s currently on the FCA Board of Trustees.

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Chang-won Kim

Since FCA Korea’s inception in 2017, Chang-won Kim has served two consecutive terms as the Board Chair. A specialist in rehabilitation medicine, he sends medical staff to FCA events and has participated in sports camps and 3D coaching seminars for more than a decade. As the Chair of FCA Korea, he leads the team in recruiting and training board members and financial giving. His leadership and influence have played a pivotal role in FCA Korea’s growth. He was awarded TLA Captain of FCA Korea in 2019 and 2020.

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Steve Powell

Steve Powell is the quintessential FCA pioneer, volunteer, donor and board member. In FCA, which is “volunteer-driven,” he has been a compelling force from the ministry’s beginning in the Northeast Region. In the early 2000s, Powell introduced FCA to the Rochester area before it had

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