1990: Disciplined To Win
The Camp theme for the year of 1990 was “Disciplined To Win.”
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1991: His Mighty Power
The Camp theme for the year of 1991 was “His Mighty Power.”
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1992: Road To Victory
The Camp theme for the year of 1992 was “Road To Victory.”
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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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1993: Soar Like Eagles
The Camp theme for the year of 1993 was “Soar Like Eagles.”
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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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1994: Champions In Christ
The Camp theme for the year of 1994 was “Champions In Christ.”
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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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FCA establishes first web domain
FCA launches its first domain on the web: www.fca.org.
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1995: Ready For Action
The Camp theme for the year of 1995 was “Ready For Action.”
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1996: Strong To The Finish
The Camp theme for the year of 1996 was “Strong To The Finish.”
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1997: No Off Season
The Camp theme for the year of 1997 was “No Off Season.”
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1998: Go The Distance
The Camp theme for the year of 1998 was “Go The Distance.”
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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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1999: Live It Out
The Camp theme for the year of 1999 was “Live It Out.”
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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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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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FCA headquarters expansion groundbreaking
Ground is broken on the FCA headquarters expansion project in Kansas City, Mo.
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FCA Introduces New Logo
For the first time in 40 years, FCA introduced a new logo.
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2001: Team United
The Camp theme for the year of 2001 was “Team United.”
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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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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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2002: Back2Basics
The Camp theme for the year of 2002 was “Back2Basics.”
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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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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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2003: Audience Of One
The Camp theme for the year of 2003 was “Audience Of One.”
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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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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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FCA camp attendance exceeds 20,000
FCA camp attendance exceeds 20,000; number of certified FCA Huddles reaches 7,790.
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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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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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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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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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2005: Heart Of A Champion
The Camp theme for the year of 2005 was “Heart Of A Champion.”
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2006: For The Glory
The Camp theme for the year of 2006 was “For The Glory.”
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2007: Game Ready
The Camp theme for the year of 2007 was “Game Ready.”
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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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First National Collegiate Conference Held in Lookout Mountain, Ga.
Covenant College hosted the first NCC.
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2008: Get Focused
The Camp theme for the year of 2008 was “Get Focused.”
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2009: Inside Out
The Camp theme for the year of 2009 was “Inside Out.”
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2010: Unleash The Power
The Camp theme for the year of 2010 was “Unleash The Power.”
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FCA Restructures Into 11 National Regions
Each region came under the leadership of a regional vice president.
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2011: Game Changer
The Camp theme for the year of 2011 was “Game Changer.”
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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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A 12th National Region is Added
The Carolinas become a separate region.
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2012: In The Zone
The Camp theme for the year of 2012 was “In The Zone.”
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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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2013: Relentless
The Camp theme for the year of 2013 was “Relentless.”
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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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2013 Digital Ministry Report
FCA releases its first ministry report digitally. To view, click here.
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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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“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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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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2014 Digital Ministry Report
FCA releases its second consecutive digital ministry report. To view, click here.
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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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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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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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2015 Digital Ministry Report
FCA releases its third consecutive digital ministry report. To view, click here.
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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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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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2016: Rise
The Camp theme for the year of 2016 was “Rise.” For more information on FCA Camps, click here.
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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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2016 Digital Ministry Report
FCA releases its fourth consecutive digital ministry report. To view, click here.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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2023 Theme – Greater
FCA’s annual theme gives everyone in our ministry a starting point for their content creation as they minister to coaches and athletes. This year: Greater. Coaches…
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2024 Theme – 24/7
FCA’s annual theme gives everyone in our ministry a starting point for their content creation as they minister to coaches and athletes. This year: 24/7. Coaches…
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March 2024 Realtime
Faith. Fellowship. Fun. This was the encouragement for more than 2,100 staff members and spouses who attended FCA’s 2024 Realtime in Orlando, Florida in February.
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August 2024
FOF Refresh: Over 20 years ago, God birthed Fields of Faith to be a movement to change the culture in one community. Since then, God grew…
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2022 FCA Sports
FCA Sports launches into the league and club space. New sports environments are introduced.
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November 2024
Celebrating 70 Years: 2024 marks the year of FCA’s 70th anniversary,officially founded Nov. 10, 1954 by Don McClanen, then a young basketball coach fromOklahoma who was…
