Summary
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes ("FCA") is touching millions of lives...one heart at a time. Since 1954, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes has been challenging coaches and athletes on the professional, college, high school, junior high and youth levels to use the powerful medium of athletics to impact the world for Jesus Christ. FCA is the largest interdenominational, schoolbased, Christian sports organization in America. FCA focuses on serving local communities by equipping, empowering and encouraging people to make a difference for Christ. This organization is a nonprofit. Contributions to it are fully tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. It is a member of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA).
Contact Information: [ Back to top ]
| Mailing Address: | 8701 Leeds Rd.
Kansas City, MO
64129-1680 |
| Website: | www.fca.org |
| Phone: | (816) 921-0909 |
| Email: | You need to enable javascript to see the email |
Organization Details [ Back to top ]
EIN: 440610626
| CEO/President: |
Mr. Les Steckel |
Tax Deductible: |
Yes |
| Chairman: |
Mr. Fred Exum |
Fiscal Year End: |
August 31 |
| Board Size: |
24 |
Financial info from: |
990 |
| Founder: |
Mr. Don McClanen |
Member of ECFA: |
Yes |
| Year Founded: |
1954 |
Member of ECFA since: |
1987 |
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes ("FCA") is touching millions of lives...one heart at a time. Since 1954, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes has been challenging coaches and athletes on the professional, college, high school, junior high and youth levels to use the powerful medium of athletics to impact the world for Jesus Christ. FCA is the largest interdenominational, school based, Christian sports organization in America. FCA focuses on serving local communities by equipping, empowering and encouraging people to make a difference for Christ. FCA is a nonprofit organization. Contributions to it are fully tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. In addition, it is a member of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA).
The FCA Vision
To see the world impacted for Jesus Christ through the influence of athletes and coaches.
The FCA Values
FCA relationships strive to demonstrate steadfast commitment to Jesus Christ and His Word through Integrity, Serving, Teamwork and Excellence.
Integrity- FCA will demonstrate Christ-like wholeness, privately and publicly.
Serving- FCA will model Jesus' example of serving.
Teamwork- FCA will express their unity in Christ in all their relationships.
Excellence- FCA will honor and glorify God in all they do.
The Ministries of FCA
The FCA Ministries encourage, equip and empower coaches and athletes on the professional, college, high school, junior high and youth levels to use the powerful medium of sports to impact their world for Jesus Christ. The FCA Ministries are: Coaches Ministry, Campus Ministry, Camp Ministry and Community Ministry.
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes' Mission Statement is:
"To Present to athletes and coaches and all whom they influence the challenge and adventure of receiving Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, serving Him in their relationships and in the fellowship of the church."
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Statement of Faith [ Back to top ]
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes' Statement of Faith is:
We believe the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative Word of God.
We believe that there is only one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
We believe in the deity of Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and in His personal return in power and glory.
We believe that for the salvation of lost and sinful men (women) regeneration by the Holy Spirit is absolutely essential.
We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit, by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a godly life.
We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost, they that are saved unto the resurrection of life and they that are lost unto the resurrection of damnation.
We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in our Lord Jesus Christ.
1954
Don McClanen, Founder, incorporates FCA
Paul Benedum, Branch Rickey raise first year's budget.
Charter members included Otto Graham, Carl Erskine, Donn Moomaw and Rickey.
1956
First National Camp at Estes Park, Colorado. 256 athletes and coaches attend. National headquarters moves from Norman, Oklahoma to Kansas City, Missouri.
1959
First issue published of "The Christian Athlete" magazine.
1964
Adult Chapter program begins
First National Camp at Black Mountain, North Carolina.
1966
Huddle (school-baed club) program established.
1967
National Camps total eight with 4,700 participants.
1968
National Coaches Conferences initiated.
1969
National Camps total 16 with more than 7,000 attendees.
FCA huddles exceed 1,000.
1974
Women's Ministry established.
1977
National Golf Ministry, FCA's first Sports Specific Ministry is launched.
Huddles increase to 2,000.
1978
FCA staff grows to 100.
National Camps total 32.
1979
National Headquarters Building and Chapel dedicated.
1985
4,400 official Huddles and 220 FCA employees in 34 states.
1987
National Camps total 34.
National Coaches Events total 17 with 4,300 coaches and spouses attending.
1989
FCA Memberships reaches 40,000 athletes and coaches, and adults.
FCA staff reaches 275 in 42 states.
100,000 student athletes meeting in Huddles during school year.
1991
"One Way 2 Play - Drug Free!" program is launched.
National Lacrosse Ministry joins Sports Specific Ministry roster.
1993
National Camp attendance exceeds 10,000.
Huddles top 5,000.
1994
FCA celebrates its 40th Anniversary.
FCA staff reaches 320 staff members.
1995
FCA joins the World Wide Web at www.fca.org
1996
FCA releases the "One Way to Play - Drug FREE!" video.
"Reunion Camp" at Estes Park, Colorado celebrates 40th year of FCA Camps.
1997
FCA launches the Global Initiative; takes FCA international.
1998
FCA host its first National Golf Scramble for more than 10,000 golfers.
Skateboarding Camp joins FCA Camp roster.
The Home Office announces plan to double the size of the Home Office campus.
2000
Surfing Camp joins FCA Camp roster.
2003
FCA introduces The Competitor's Creed; launches the TEAM FCA program.
National Baseball Ministry joins Sports Specific Ministry roster.
Motocross Camp joins the FCA Camp roster.
2004
FCA celebrates its 50 Anniversary - '50 Years. One Mission."
National Fitness Ministry joins Sports Specific Ministry roster.
2005
FCA host 139 national camps with a record 27,954 in attendance.
Overall ministry outreach impacts over 1,470,679 people.
2006
FCA national camps rises to over 170.
FCA is completely faith-fund with over 54% of revenue coming from individuals. Corporations give over 24%, following by foundations, churches and service organizations.
Volunteers: Thousands of community volunteers carry out the vision of our ministry, by supporting the paid staff, taking on roles from campus sponsors to local Leadership Boards. These volunteers make many local outreach events possible, such as golf scrambles, bowl and championships game breakfasts and coaches conventions.
Research Analysis
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| Transparency Grade of : A |
| Criteria category | Grade | Other Comments |
| Timeliness: | 100 | |
| Financial Information: | 100 | |
| Foundational Clarity: | | |
| Level of Cooperation: | | |
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MinistryWatch.com 5 Star Financial Efficiency Ratings [ Back to top ]
| Ranking Category | Rating | Overall Rank | Fellowship Evangelism Sector |
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| Overall Efficiency Rating |  | 165 of 348 | 7 of 19 |
| Fund Acquisition Decision |  | 165 of 348 | 7 of 19 |
| Resource Allocation Decision | | of 348 | 7 of 19 |
| Asset Utilization Decision | | of 348 | 7 of 19 |
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