Welcome to FCA at the University of Arkansas!

Let's Grow Together

We all need to be known, loved, and surrounded by others who will encourage and support us as we navigate life and grow in our faith. If you're looking for someone to walk alongside you on your faith journey consider starting here...

  • ENGAGE

    “We cared so much for you that we were pleased to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own lives, because you had become dear to us.”


    — 1 Thessalonians 2:8

We Engage coaches and athletes through genuine relationships by sharing our lives and the Gospel.

Belong

  • EQUIP

    “To equip the saints for the work of ministry, to build up the body of Christ,” 


    — Ephesians 4:12

We Equip coaches and athletes to grow in Christ through God’s Word.

Grow

  • EMPOWER

    “What you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, commit to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.” 


    — 2 Timothy 2:2

We Empower coaches and athletes to Engage, Equip, and Empower others to know and grow in Christ.

Serve

Vision 

TO SEE the world transformed by Jesus Christ through the influence of coaches and athletes.

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.

Integrity

We will demonstrate Christ-like wholeness, privately, and publicly.
Proverbs 11:3

Serving

We will model Jesus’ example of serving.
John 13:1-17

Teamwork

We will express our unity in Christ in all our relationships.
Philippians 2:1-4

Excellence

We will honor and glorify God in all we do.
Colossians 3:23-24

Engage

"We Engage relationally with others in a variety of 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."

 MULTI-SPORT HUDDLE

 A multi-sport huddle is a large group bible study for athletes from all sports teams on campus at the University of Arkansas.
Ephesians 4:12

TEAM HUDDLE

A consistent small group environment of coaches or athletes of a similar sport where the gospel is made known and lived out.
Matthew 18:20

 1-ON-1 DISCIPLESHIP

Leading coaches and athletes into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and His church.
2 Timothy 2:2

“We cared so much for you that we were pleased to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own lives, because you had become dear to us.” — 1 Thessalonians 2:8

The UARKFCA Team

FCA at the University of Arkansas

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 see the world transformed by Jesus Christ. Through this shared passion for athletes and faith, lives are changed for current and future generations. 
Our Team

Cortez McCraney

Area Director
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Alexandria McCraney

Women's Director
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Ryan Folkes

Life & Character Coach
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William Lang

Life & Character Coach
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ENGAGE Online

Equip

"After cultivating relationships and once coaches and athletes come to faith in Christ, we want to Equip them with Christ-centered training, tools, and ongoing support. We desire to Equip them with God’s Word so they can grow in Christ and help others know and grow in Him."

E3 Playbook

Provides a series of plays and strategies to help you execute God’s game plan.
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Discovery Bible Study

A guide to help you lead an FCA Huddle or your personal devotional time.
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Virtuous Woman

The purpose of this study is to present key character traits using examples of women in the Bible.
Explore

360 Coach

Transform your coaching and your team as you exemplify Jesus to your athletes.
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FCA University

FCAU provides courses, how-to's, and step-by-step guides in an online knowledge base.
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The FOUR

The Gospel explained in four simple truths.
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The CORE

Gives you eight essentials on how to become a fully devoted follower of Christ.
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YouVersion Plans

Download a variety of reading plans, in multiple languages, to get you plunged into God’s Word.
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E3 Playbook

Provides a series of plays and strategies to help you execute God’s game plan.
Download

Discovery Bible Study

A guide to help you lead an FCA Huddle or your personal devotional time.
Download

“To equip the saints for the work of ministry, to build up the body of Christ,” — Ephesians 4:12 

E3 Tools: Persons of Peace

June 30, 2023
Persons of Peace

E3 Tools: The FOUR

June 30, 2023
The FOUR

E3 Tools: Personal Testimonies

June 27, 2023
Personal Testimonies
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Empower

"Once equipped, we Empower coaches and athletes to help others experience salvation in Jesus, grow in their faith, and share Him with others. We desire to Engage, Equip, and Empower coaches and athletes to make disciples who do the same to others." 

STRONG FOUNDATION

Be part of a well-established, thriving Christian sports ministry to coaches and athletes with a long and highly regarded history.

INTEGRATE

Integrate your passion for God and sports.

SIGNIFICANCE

Pursue a career of significance, challenge and personal fulfillment.

HIS CALL

Live out God’s calling and make an eternal difference.

“What you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, commit to faithful men who will be able to teach others also ” — 2 Timothy 2:2

Our Opportunities

Team FCA offers many opportunities in the U.S. and around the world. We are looking for diverse, high impact leaders who are called to SEIZE a life of significance, SHARE the love of Christ and SERVE through the lens of sports.

Staffing Plan

List of Services