About
The beginning of FCA
FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) was founded in 1954 in the United States by Mr. Don McClanen. His work through the gospel and training for athletes and coaches throughout the United States is highly regarded and accepted by the community and schools.
In 2012, FCA expanded its activities for players and coaches internationally. Mr. Will Thompson was dispatched to Japan and the activities of FCA Japan was started. Up to now, we have held activities such as baseball clinics by professional athletes in cooperation with local churches, Rugby World Cup activities, seminars, and camps. We are also engaged in projects unique to Japan, such as creating a Japanese version of the Sports Bible that includes the testimonies of professional athletes. We also regularly facilitate huddles (small groups) of coaches and athletes in Tokyo. In the future, we will continue to build a cooperative relationships and partnerships with the local churches, mission groups, and sports associations. We continue to work to build the foundation of sports ministry in Japan and to see the FCA vision of the world transformed by Jesus Christ through the influence of coaches and athletes be fulfilled throughout Japan.
History
1954：Founded the Fellowship of Christian Athletes in Oklahoma, USA.
1956：Moved to Kansas City, Missouri/Camp program started.
1966：Huddle program started.
2002：Reorganized main activities into Coach, Camp, Campus, and Community.
2012：International division established, with staff dispatched to Japan.
2015：Produced and distributed a free Japanese version of the Baseball Bible.
2017：Huddle program started in Tokyo. The 2nd edition of the Baseball Bible was produced and distributed by free.
2018：FCA Japan, a voluntary organization, is established. Office established in Chiyoda, Tokyo.
2019：Cooperated with JiSP's rugby evangelism activities. Produced the baseball and rugby editions of the sports bible and distributed approximately 15,000 free copies.
2020：Established FCA Japan as a General Incorporated Association.
2021：Huddle program started in Nagoya. A second huddle started in Tokyo.
Approved as the Endorsed Ministry of JEMA (Japan Evangelical Missionary Association) in May 2021.
About FCA
Vision / Vision
To see the world transformed by Jesus Christ through the influence of coaches and athletes.
Mission / Mission
To lead every coach and athlete into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and His church.
Values
Our relationships will demonstrate steadfast commitment to Jesus Christ and His Word through Integrity, Serving, Teamwork and Excellence.
Strategy
We pursue our vision and mission through the strategy of to and through the coach. We seek ministry first to coaches hearts, marriages and families. Then, when ready, we minister through coaches to their fellow coaches, teams and athlete leaders.
FCA Impact
Founded in 1954, FCA has expanded globally to support coaches and players around the world.
92
Active country
6,617
Confession of faith
5,917
Coach Academy Student
1,913
Huddle (small group)
Methods
Engage / Get involved
We engage relationally by connecting with individuals and through events in many different environments by building genuine trust, sharing our lives and sharing the gospel. We strive to connect with coaches and athletes where they are on their spiritual journey.
Empower
Once equipped, we empower faithful leaders who desire to use their time, talents and treasures to help other coaches and athletes experience the gospel, grow in their faith and share Him with others. We desire to develop disciples who make disciples, assisting them so that they can in turn engage, equip and empower others to know and grow in Christ and lead others to do the same.
Equip / Prepare
After cultivating relationships and once coaches and athletes come to faith in Christ, we want to equip them with Christ-centered training, events, resources and on-going support in what it means to be a follower of Christ, growing in God’s Word and applying it to life.
Would you like to participate in FCA?
You can get involved in FCA in many ways.
Find out more about each activity in "Ministry" section.