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  • May 1947

    Presentation Video…65 Years and Counting

    This video presents FCA’s history and culture, since its inception in 1954 until now. And, while FCA was first incorporated in 1954, that date came seven…

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  • March 1954

    "For some time, I have had the idea of forming an organization of athletes and coaches in this hero-worshiping nation of ours. If athletes can endorse shaving cream, razor blades and cigarettes, surely they can endorse the Lord, too. So my idea is to form an organization that would project you as Christian men before the youth and athletes of our nation."

    Don McClanen

    Don McClanen invitation letter quote

    In a letter to 19 athletes, Don McClanen laid out his desire to form an organization that would eventually become the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. The letters…

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  • September 1954

    The name 'Fellowship of Christian Athletes' just came naturally. This was a Christian movement totally. We would not be ashamed of proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ. So we decided on 'Fellowship of Christian Athletes.' At last, this idea and dream had a name."

    FCA founder Don McClanen

    The Dream Gets a Name

    FCA founder Don McClanen shares how FCA’s official name was decided upon. “One of the first names considered was Athletes for Christ. This was so close…

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  • November 1954
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    FCA Founded

    The official chartering date of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes was November 10, 1954. On that day, in Norman, Okla., the organization’s first set of bylaws…

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  • November 1954
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    Founding Fathers

    Four of the founding fathers of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. From left to right: Dr. Louis R. Evans, Dr. Roe Johnston, Don McClanen and Branch…

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  • June 1955
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    FCA Gains Solid Footing, Thanks to Branch Rickey

    On June 7, 1955, Pittsburgh Pirates executive Branch Rickey (at podium) hosted a banquet in Pittsburgh to introduce FCA to the region and help gain financial…

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  • February 1956

    Hero Worship Harnessed

    Sports Illustrated featured the Fellowship of Christian Athletes in its Feb. 6, 1956 issue. Less than 15 months after its founding, FCA hit the pages of…

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  • June 1956

    Camp Theme 1956: I Am The Way, The Truth, And The Life

    The FCA Camp theme for the year of 1956 was “I Am The Way, The Truth, And The Life.”

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  • August 1956
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    Robin Roberts Pitching for Tomorrow

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  • August 1956
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    First National Conference (Camp) at Estes Park, Colo.

    FCA’s first National Conference in 1956 has been called by many the most important event in FCA’s history. However, there was some doubt as to whether…

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  • August 1956

    "This Fellowship of Christian Athletes is not a namby-pamby thing; it is a courageous organization."

    Branch Rickey

    Click “View Post” to hear Branch Rickey’s address at the first FCA National Conference. (Two parts) Click the arrows below to start the clips.    …

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  • September 1956

    FCA Relocates Headquarters to Kansas City

    FCA moves its offices from Norman, Oklahoma to Kansas City, Missouri.

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  • December 1957
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    The Founder, the Football Legend and the Preacher

    FCA founder Don McClanen (left), football legend Otto Graham (center) and Dr. Robert “Jack” Robinson (right), a former basketball star at Baylor University and the pastor…

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  • June 1958
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    “It was only natural that I become involved in FCA.”

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  • August 1958
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    Batting Champ George Kell at Estes Park, 1958

    George Kell, who won a batting title in 1949 as a member of the Detroit Tigers and would go on to be enshrined in baseball’s Hall…

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  • March 1959

    The Christian Athlete debuts

    The Christian Athlete, the precursor to Sharing the Victory and FCA Magazine, debuts as a one-page, one-fold publication in March, 1959.

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  • March 1959

    Here and There…With F.C.A.

    The following roundup column appeared in the inaugural issue of The Christian Athlete, which was delivered in March, 1959. That first issue was a four-page, digest…

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  • April 1959

    “For Christ and His Church” Shall Ever Be Our Central Theme

    From the very beginning, FCA has emphasized its role in calling athletes and coaches into the Church, including the phrase “…in the fellowship of the Church”…

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  • June 1959

    1959: Let Us Run The Race

    The FCA Camp theme for the year of 1959 was “Let Us Run The Race.”

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  • August 1959
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    Hoops Legend Bob Pettit an FCA Legend, Too

    In this 1959 photo, NBA legend Bob Pettit teaches basketball skills at FCA’s National Convention at Estes Park, Colo. Over the years, Pettit was a part…

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  • April 1960

    A Yankee Looks at Life

    The following article, written by Gary Demarest, appeared in the April, 1960 issue of The Christian Athlete, FCA’s flagship publication at the time. Although the snow…

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  • June 1960

    1960: You Shall Be My Witnesses

    The FCA Camp theme for the year of 1960 was “You Shall Be My Witnesses.”

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  • June 1961

    1961: Your Body Is A Temple

    The FCA Camp theme for the year of 1961 was “Your Body Is A Temple.”

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  • August 1961
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    Lessons from “Boo”

    Former Boston Red Sox pitcher Dave “Boo” Ferriss has been a part of FCA from the very beginning. In this photo, Boo is showing student-athletes at…

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  • August 1961
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    Paul Dietzel

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  • June 1962

    1962: A Faith That Works

    The FCA Camp theme for the year of 1962 was “A Faith That Works.”

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  • September 1962
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    Training to Win

    by Rafer Johnson It is sometimes said that winning is not important, that the important thing is competing. But when we have to go to a…

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  • September 1962
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    Bob Stoddard named FCA’s second executive director

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  • August 1963
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    Deacon Dan Towler

    “Deacon” Dan Towler, a running back with the Los Angeles Rams from 1950-55, was a part of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes from its inception until…

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  • August 1963
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    Rapid Robert’s Biggest Victory?

    Bob Feller showed off his Hall of Fame arm to participants of FCA’s National Conference in Estes Park, Colo., in 1963. The former Cleveland Indians flamethrower…

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  • September 1963

    Three Summer Conferences Climax FCA Year

    The following article appeared in the September, 1963 issue of The Christian Athlete, then the flagship publication of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. THREE SUMMER CONFERENCES…

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  • November 1963
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    FCA Footprint in Land of Tar Heels

    North Carolina basketball legend Dean Smith was in his third year as the Tar Heels’ head coach when this photo was snapped in November, 1963. Smith…

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  • December 1963
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    James Jeffrey named FCA’s third executive director

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  • February 1964
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    The Wizard and His Protege

    John Wooden would go down as one of the greatest coaches in the history of basketball, or any other sport, leading his UCLA Bruins to 10…

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  • June 1965
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    Isn’t That Just Like The Lord…

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  • June 1965

    1965: The Goal And The Glory

    The FCA Camp theme for the year of 1965 was “The Goal And The Glory.”

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  • January 1966

    Huddle Program established

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  • June 1966

    1966: A Still More Excellent Way

    The FCA Camp theme for the year of 1966 was “A Still More Excellent Way.”

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  • February 1967

    First Weekend of Champions held

    In February, 1967, the first Weekend of Champions was held in Kansas City. The FCA staff teamed up with college and professional athletes and coaches and…

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  • June 1967

    1967: Courage To Conquer

    The FCA Camp theme for the year of 1967 was “Courage To Conquer.”

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  • June 1967
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    “Influence” photo taken in 1967

    David Dean was an adorable child and quite an athlete, even at three-and-a-half years old. He had a charming demeanor about him and easily won your…

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  • June 1968

    1968: The Life That Wins

    The FCA Camp theme for the year of 1968 was “The Life That Wins.”

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  • June 1969

    1969: Run The Great Race…Of Faith

    The FCA Camp theme for the year of 1969 was “Run The Great Race…Of Faith.”

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  • June 1970

    1970: The Uniform Of Faith

    The Camp theme for the year of 1970 was “The Uniform Of Faith.”

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  • February 1971
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    The Good Times and The Bad by Tommy Curtis

    The following article appeared in the February, 1971 issue of The Christian Athlete. At the time, UCLA was in the middle of its dominance of the…

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  • June 1971

    1971: Run…To Win The Prize!

    The Camp theme for the year of 1971 was “Run…To Win The Prize!”

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  • April 1972
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    True Strength

    What do you call a man who lifts two 85-pound dumbbells with his little fingers, hammers a twenty-penny nail through a two-inch board with his fist…

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  • June 1972

    1972: A Special Kind Of Man

    The Camp theme for the year of 1972 was “A Special Kind Of Man.”

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  • November 1972
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    John Erickson named FCA’s fourth executive director

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  • June 1973

    1973: The Call To Commitment

    The Camp theme for the year of 1973 was “The Call To Commitment.”

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  • July 1973
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    Get on the Bus

    Seventeen-year-old Carey Casey paused. He knew he wanted to go to FCA Camp. He was part of the Huddle at Andrew Lewis High School in Salem,…

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  • June 1974

    1974: The Man In The Gap

    The Camp theme for the year of 1974 was “The Man In The Gap.”

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  • October 1974
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    Dream Come True

    FCA’s long-awaited National Resource Center is a reality! For eight conference weeks this summer the wooded 350-acre site in western Indiana teemed with the sights and…

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  • March 1975
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    Building a Perspective

    FCA President John Erickson Looks at the Fellowship’s Role in the Competitive Arena. CA—What is your definition of competition? Erickson—I’d define competition as that which pits…

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  • June 1975

    1975: We Really Do Need Each Other

    The Camp theme for the year of 1975 was “We Really Do Need Each Other.”

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  • June 1975
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    Changing Faces

    The face of today’s FCA barely resembles that of just three or four decades ago. Like many long-standing organizations, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes has had…

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  • September 1975
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    Big Enough

    You’re Archie Griffin and you’ve always been too little. Rich Street in Columbus, Ohio, will never be confused with Snob Hill, and when you were growing…

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  • June 1976

    1976: The Truth Will Make You Free

    The Camp theme for the year of 1976 was “The Truth Will Make You Free.”

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  • January 1977

    National golf ministry becomes FCA’s first sports-specific ministry

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  • June 1977

    1977: Called To Serve

    The Camp theme for the year of 1977 was “Called To Serve.”

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  • June 1978

    1978: Ever Stronger

    The Camp theme for the year of 1978 was “Ever Stronger.”

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  • May 1979

    National Support Center and Chapel Dedicated

    FCA’s offices had been in various locations in downtown Kansas City since moving to town in 1956, but John Erickson, FCA’s president from 1972-1988, knew that…

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  • June 1979

    1979: Sharing The Victory

    The Camp theme for the year of 1979 was “Sharing The Victory.”

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  • June 1980

    1980: Build The Church…Begin With Me

    The Camp theme for the year of 1980 was “Build The Church…Begin With Me.”

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  • June 1981

    1981: Stand Tall

    The Camp theme for the year of 1981 was “Stand Tall.”

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  • January 1982
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    The Seeker

    The following article originally appeared in the Jan./Feb., 1982 issue of The Christian Athlete, then the flagship publication of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. “But seek…

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  • June 1982

    1982: Compete For The Crown

    The Camp theme for the year of 1982 was “Compete For The Crown.”

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  • November 1982

    The Christian Athlete becomes Sharing The Victory

    In November of 1982, FCA’s official publication took on a new title, Sharing the Victory. Since March of 1959, FCA’s magazine had been titled The Christian…

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  • June 1983

    1983: In His Steps

    The Camp theme for the year of 1983 was “In His Steps.”

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  • May 1984

    FCA’s television special “Sharing the Victory” airs nationally

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  • June 1984

    1984: Honor Him

    The Camp theme for the year of 1984 was “Honor Him.”

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  • June 1985

    1985: Renewed By His Strength

    The Camp theme for the year of 1985 was “Renewed By His Strength.”

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  • July 1985

    FCA and Salvation Army partner to reach inner-city youth

    FCA and Salvation Army partner to reach inner-city youth and bring them to FCA Camps.

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  • June 1986

    1986: Run To The Finish

    The Camp theme for the year of 1986 was “Run To The Finish.”

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  • September 1986
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    Oklahoma, Nebraska FCA football players meet to pray

    Five football players from Oklahoma and five from Nebraska, all 10 FCA members, meet at midfield to pray together before kickoff of their rivalry game, becoming…

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  • June 1987

    1987: Press On

    The Camp theme for the year of 1987 was “Press On.”

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  • February 1988
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    Dick Abel named FCA’s fifth president

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  • February 1988

    Inaugural FCA National Convention

    Inaugural FCA National Convention is held in Kansas City, Mo.

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  • June 1988

    1988: More Than Winning

    The Camp theme for the year of 1988 was “More Than Winning.”

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  • August 1988
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    Carey Casey named National Director of Urban Ministry

    Greater Dallas FCA’s Carey Casey is named National Director of Urban Ministry. He later serves as Senior VP and National Director of OW2P Programs and VP…

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  • October 1988

    CHAD (Camps, Huddles, Adult Chapters, Development) program developed

    Under Dick Abel’s leadership, FCA develops the CHAD (camps, huddles, adult chapters, development) program.

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  • November 1988
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    And It Came To Pass…

    The following article originally appeared in the November/December, 1988 issue of Sharing the Victory, then the print publication of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. His mother…

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  • May 1989
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    FCA Lacrosse Established

    FCA Lacrosse is established as Gettysburg, Pa., hosts its first FCA Camp.

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  • June 1989

    1989: Be Strong And Courageous

    The Camp theme for the year of 1989 was “Be Strong And Courageous.”

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  • June 1989

    FCA Lacrosse established with first camp at Gettysburg College

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  • June 1990

    1990: Disciplined To Win

    The Camp theme for the year of 1990 was “Disciplined To Win.”

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  • April 1991
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    One Way 2 Play – Drug Free! program established

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  • June 1991

    1991: His Mighty Power

    The Camp theme for the year of 1991 was “His Mighty Power.”

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  • June 1992

    1992: Road To Victory

    The Camp theme for the year of 1992 was “Road To Victory.”

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  • June 1992
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    Dal Shealy named FCA’s sixth president/CEO

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  • August 1992
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    FCA Lacrosse competes in Vail Shootout

    FCA Lacrosse competes in the prestigious Vail (Colo.) Shootout for the first time.

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  • June 1993

    1993: Soar Like Eagles

    The Camp theme for the year of 1993 was “Soar Like Eagles.”

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  • September 1993

    FCA Camp attendance exceeds 10,000

    FCA Camp attendance exceeds 10,000; FCA Huddle attendance tops 5,000 for the first time.

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  • June 1994

    1994: Champions In Christ

    The Camp theme for the year of 1994 was “Champions In Christ.”

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  • August 1994
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    A Variety of Purposes

    “Inspiration and perspiration.” Few phrases more accurately describe what happens in a young person’s life at FCA Camp. Camp Week begins with an assembly hall full…

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  • March 1995
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    FCA establishes first web domain

    FCA launches its first domain on the web: www.fca.org.

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  • June 1995

    1995: Ready For Action

    The Camp theme for the year of 1995 was “Ready For Action.”

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  • June 1996

    1996: Strong To The Finish

    The Camp theme for the year of 1996 was “Strong To The Finish.”

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  • September 1996

    FCA releases the first One Way 2 Play – Drug Free! video

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  • June 1997

    1997: No Off Season

    The Camp theme for the year of 1997 was “No Off Season.”

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  • January 1998

    Plans to expand FCA World Headquarters (now NSC) announced

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  • June 1998

    1998: Go The Distance

    The Camp theme for the year of 1998 was “Go The Distance.”

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  • June 1998

    More than 10,000 players take part in the first FCA National Golf Scramble

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  • December 1998

    FCA established Grant Teaff Award and Grant Lifetime Achievement Award

    FCA establishes the Grant Teaff Coach of the Year and Grant Teaff Lifetime Achievement awards, named after the longtime football coach most known for his 20-year…

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  • June 1999

    1999: Live It Out

    The Camp theme for the year of 1999 was “Live It Out.”

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  • June 2000

    2000: 2 B New (This Changes Everything)

    The Camp theme for the year of 2000 was “2 B New (This Changes Everything).”

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  • August 2000

    Vice Presidential candidate Dick Cheney visits FCA

    Vice presidential Dick Cheney visited FCA’s World Headquarters (now National Support Center) in 2000 to endorse the One Way 2 Play – Drug Free! program.

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  • November 2000
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    FCA headquarters expansion groundbreaking

    Ground is broken on the FCA headquarters expansion project in Kansas City, Mo.

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  • January 2001
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    FCA Introduces New Logo

    For the first time in 40 years, FCA introduced a new logo.

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  • June 2001

    2001: Team United

    The Camp theme for the year of 2001 was “Team United.”

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  • September 2001
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    Remembering an FCA Hero

    On September 11, 2001, the world was changed forever. No one will forget the terrifying images of airplanes crashing into the towers of the World Trade…

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  • April 2002
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    Dedication of Expanded FCA World Headquarters

    FCA’s newly expanded 59,000-square foot headquarters (now National Support Center) is dedicated.

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  • June 2002

    2002: Back2Basics

    The Camp theme for the year of 2002 was “Back2Basics.”

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  • September 2002

    FCA Introduces Four C’s of Ministry

    Coaches, Camps, Campus and Community become the ministry focus of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

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  • September 2002
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    Sleek in Silver and Blue

    Long before Barry Sanders made defenders miss the silver and blue Lions No. 20 jersey with his deer-like moves, even before Billy Sims made defenders wish…

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  • January 2003
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    FCA Introduces Team FCA and the Competitor’s Creed

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  • May 2003
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    FCA Baseball ministry established

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  • June 2003
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    FCA Motocross ministry established

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  • June 2003

    2003: Audience Of One

    The Camp theme for the year of 2003 was “Audience Of One.”

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  • October 2003

    FCA establishes Bobby Bowden Athlete of the Year award

    FCA establishes the Bobby Bowden Athlete of the Year award, named after the former Florida State University football coach.

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  • November 2003

    John Lotz “Barnabas” Coach of the Year award established

    FCA establishes the John Lotz “Barnabas” Coach of the Year award, named after the former University of Florida basketball coach.

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  • December 2003

    FCA camp attendance exceeds 20,000

    FCA camp attendance exceeds 20,000; number of certified FCA Huddles reaches 7,790.

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  • June 2004

    2004: One Mission: Get It, Got It, Give It

    The Camp theme for the year of 2004 was “One Mission: Get It, Got It, Give It.”

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  • September 2004
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    On A Mission

    The following article originally appeared in the March, 2004 issue of Sharing the Victory, then the print publication of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. By Christin Ditchfield…

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  • October 2004

    Fields of Faith held for first time

    It is estimated that more than 80% of youth who attend church will stop going between the seventh and 12th grades. It seems we are losing…

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  • March 2005
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    Les Steckel named FCA’s seventh president/CEO

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  • May 2005
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    FCA Endurance Ministry Launches

    Elite marathoner Carl Rundell sign’s-up online to become the first FCA Endurance Teammate. Since then over 4,000 endurance athletes, from 5K walkers to professional triathletes, have…

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  • June 2005

    2005: Heart Of A Champion

    The Camp theme for the year of 2005 was “Heart Of A Champion.”

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  • June 2006

    FCA Cheerleading Debuts With First Team Camp

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  • June 2006
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    2006: For The Glory

    The Camp theme for the year of 2006 was “For The Glory.”

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  • June 2007

    2007: Game Ready

    The Camp theme for the year of 2007 was “Game Ready.”

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  • December 2007

    FCA Reaches Over 2 Million Coaches and Athletes For First Time

    For the first time, FCA reached more than two million coaches and athletes in a single year through the Four Cs of ministry: coaches, campus, camps,…

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  • January 2008

    FCA Hockey Established

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  • June 2008

    First National Collegiate Conference Held in Lookout Mountain, Ga.

    Covenant College hosted the first NCC.

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  • June 2008
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    2008: Get Focused

    The Camp theme for the year of 2008 was “Get Focused.”

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  • June 2009
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    2009: Inside Out

    The Camp theme for the year of 2009 was “Inside Out.”  

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  • January 2010

    FCA’s World Headquarters Renamed National Support Center

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  • June 2010
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    2010: Unleash The Power

    The Camp theme for the year of 2010 was “Unleash The Power.”  

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  • September 2010

    FCA Restructures Into 11 National Regions

    Each region came under the leadership of a regional vice president.

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  • June 2011
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    2011: Game Changer

    The Camp theme for the year of 2011 was “Game Changer.”  

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  • January 2012

    FCA Launches FCA International; VP of International ministry named

    FCA launched FCA International in 2012 to reach the world through coaches and athletes. Longtime FCA staff member and former vice president of ministry resources Dan…

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  • February 2012

    A 12th National Region is Added

    The Carolinas become a separate region.

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  • June 2012
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    2012: In The Zone

    The Camp theme for the year of 2012 was “In The Zone.”  

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  • September 2012
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    Sharing The Victory becomes FCA Magazine

    Known as Sharing the Victory for over 30 years, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes changed its flagship publication’s title to FCA Magazine, debuting the new moniker…

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  • June 2013
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    2013: Relentless

    The Camp theme for the year of 2013 was “Relentless.”      

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  • September 2013

    FCA Becomes a Worldwide Ministry

    FCA officially becomes a worldwide ministry as the international language of sport takes FCA beyond the U.S. borders and into new cultures, languages and communities. FCA…

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  • December 2013
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    2013 Digital Ministry Report

    FCA releases its first ministry report digitally. To view, click here.

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  • January 2014
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    FCA Updates Logos

    FCA officially introduced an updated version of its iconic logo on January 1, 2014. A few subtle changes make the new logo a simplified and more contemporary,…

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    2014: All In

    The Camp theme for the year of 2014 was “All In.”  

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  • August 2014
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    “All In”: 2014 Camp Report

    The 2014 FCA Camp season was about living ALL IN. Based on Colossians 3:17, campers were challenged to take a leap of faith and commit 100%…

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  • October 2014
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    60 Years and Counting

    It started with some old magazine clippings crammed in a dresser drawer and an invitation to speak about his job. Humble beginnings, for sure. Of course,…

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  • December 2014
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    2014 Digital Ministry Report

    FCA releases its second consecutive digital ministry report. To view, click here.

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  • March 2015
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    FCA Bible distribution passes 2 million

    Since 2003, FCA has distributed more than 2 million Bibles across various channels, including 177,850 in 2014. Those statistics include annual camp theme Bibles, sport-specific New…

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  • July 2015
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    New Bold and Beautiful Women’s Resource Published

    Many qualities make a female athlete unique—her drive, dedication, God-given talents and even her femininity. A new FCA study created specifically for college-aged female athletes addresses all…

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  • August 2015
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    2015: Undefeated Camps Impact Nearly 100,000

    The Camp theme for the year of 2015 was “Undefeated.”   FCA saw a record-breaking year for its popular and life-changing camps program, with 94,505 coaches and…

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  • February 2016
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    2015 Digital Ministry Report

    FCA releases its third consecutive digital ministry report. To view, click here.

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  • February 2016
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    FCA Founder Don McClanen Passes Away

    FCA mourns the passing of its founder, Don McClanen, who died at the age of 91 on Feb. 16, 2016. His dedicated vision for a sports ministry…

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  • May 2016
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    FCA Kicks Off 60th Camps Season

    Over Memorial Weekend, FCA Camps season is celebrating the 60th year of a time of “inspiration and perspiration” for coaches, athletes and teams. “All of us…

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  • June 2016
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    2016: Rise

    The Camp theme for the year of 2016 was “Rise.” For more information on FCA Camps, click here.

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  • December 2016
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    Honoring and Celebrating Coach Les

    Les Steckel took over as FCA’s seventh president and CEO on March 1, 2005, and since then the ministry has experienced unprecedented growth, impacting more coaches…

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  • December 2016
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    2016 Digital Ministry Report

    FCA releases its fourth consecutive digital ministry report. To view, click here.

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  • January 2017
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    Introducing FCA’s New President: Shane Williamson

    A new era has begun as the Fellowship of Christian Athletes has named Shane Williamson its eighth President and CEO, effective Jan. 1, 2017. Prior to…

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  • June 2017
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    2017 FCA Camp Theme: One

    The FCA Camp theme for 2017 was “One.” The theme was based upon Philippians 1:27: “Above all, you must live as citizens of heaven, conducting yourselves…

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  • August 2017

    FCA Staff Surpasses 1,500

    The number of FCA staff surpasses 1,500. With thousands of valued volunteers, more and more coaches and athletes are being impacted for Christ around the world.

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  • October 2017
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    2018 FCA Camp Theme: Strong

    FCA announces its 61st camp season theme: “Strong.” The theme was based on Timothy 4:7: “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, and…

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  • January 2018
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    2017 Digital Ministry Report

    FCA releases its digital summary of FCA’s ministry impact for the Lord in 2017. To view click here.

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  • February 2018
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    Uniting in Fulfilling the Vision

    Through God’s grace after more than 60 years, FCA is more strongly poised to continue fulfilling the vision placed in the heart of our founder, Don…

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  • August 2018
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    FCA Staff Surpasses 1700

    With U.S. staff reaching 1740 plus 242 international leaders in 84 countries, FCA’s impact for Christ is reaching coaches and athletes around the world!

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  • October 2018
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    2019 Camp Theme: Let’s Go

    The 2019 FCA Camps theme for FCA’s 62nd season is “Let’s Go” based on Matthew 28: 18-20: “18 Jesus came and told his disciples, “I have…

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  • January 2019
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    Celebrating 65 Years and Counting

    2019 marks the year of FCA’s 65th anniversary, officially founded Nov. 10, 1954 by Don McClanen, then a young basketball coach from Oklahoma who was obedient…

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  • January 2019
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    2018 Digital Ministry Report

    FCA releases its annual digital ministry report highlighting how God is transforming lives through FCA. To view and read about FCA”s impact, click here.

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  • December 2019
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    Reflecting on God’s Blessings in 2019

    As 2019 comes to a close, we take a step back to reflect on how God has blessed the ministry and the coaches and athletes it serves…

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  • December 2019
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    FCA Distributed 190,000 Bibles in 2019

    The Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) announced it has distributed 190,000 Bibles in 2019. FCA, a sports ministry, prints about 200,000 Bibles yearly and also distributed 2.5…

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  • January 2020
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    2019 Digital Ministry Report

    FCA releases its annual digital ministry report highlighting how God is transforming lives through FCA. To view and read about FCA”s impact, click here.

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  • January 2020
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    2020 Theme – 100%

    When you love something, you give it your all. What does your sport require of you? One hundred percent of your time, attention, ability and ambition….

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    2020 International Capacity Conference

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    2020: A Historic Year

    During a year when we’ve pursued 100%, here’s how God has asked and shown us at FCA to love Him with all our heart, soul, mind…

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  • January 2021
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    2021 Theme – Pursue

    FCA’s annual theme gives everyone in our ministry a starting point for their content creation as they minister to coaches and athletes. Learn More

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    2020 Digital Ministry Report

    FCA releases its annual digital ministry report highlighting how God is transforming lives through FCA. To view and read about FCA”s impact, click here.

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  • March 2021
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    Introduction of Sport Pillar

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    2021 Hall of Champions Inductees

    FCA is inducting four partners and supporters of the world’s largest international sports ministry into its Hall of Champions (HOC). Learn More

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  • January 2022
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    2021 Ministry Report

    FCA releases its annual digital ministry report highlighting how God is transforming lives through FCA. To view and read about FCA”s impact, click here.

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  • January 2022
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    2022 Theme – Every

    FCA’s annual theme gives everyone in our ministry a starting point for their content creation as they minister to coaches and athletes. Learn More

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  • April 2022
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    FCA Realtime 2022

    Faith. Fellowship. Fun. This was the encouragement for more than 2,100 staff members and spouses who attended FCA’s 2022 Realtime in San Antonio, Texas, in February. Learn More

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