Thanksgenerous PUBLISHED ON November 26, 2019 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 PUBLISHED ON November 26, 2019 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 PUBLISHED ON November 26, 2019 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.
You First! PUBLISHED ON October 30, 2019 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 PUBLISHED ON October 30, 2019 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.
Never Say No! PUBLISHED ON September 29, 2019 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 PUBLISHED ON September 29, 2019 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.
3D Coaching Impacting Latin America PUBLISHED ON August 29, 2019 “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? PUBLISHED ON August 29, 2019 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 PUBLISHED ON August 25, 2019 “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't Miss It! PUBLISHED ON July 30, 2019 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 PUBLISHED ON July 30, 2019 “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.”
FCA President Shane Williamson Coaches At Ukraine Summer Volleyball Clinic PUBLISHED ON July 23, 2019 FCA president and CEO Shane Williamson helped coach at a Ukrainian volleyball clinic that tends to athletic and spiritual training.
The Leader's Journey Impacting Africa PUBLISHED ON June 28, 2019 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 PUBLISHED ON June 28, 2019 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 PUBLISHED ON June 28, 2019 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 PUBLISHED ON June 28, 2019 “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.”
PRAY/9:38 PUBLISHED ON May 27, 2019 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 PUBLISHED ON May 27, 2019 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.
All Nations PUBLISHED ON May 06, 2019 God has breathed onto the international movement over the last 12 years and is expanding his ministry through sports across the world.