Engage
We Engage coaches and athletes through genuine relationships by sharing our lives and the Gospel.
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
"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."
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.
“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
What can FCA do for me?
For Like-minded
- Team/Small Group/staff Bible Study
- Prayer
- Pre-game chapel
- Pray for, and encourage players, coaches and support staff.
- Facilitate any relationships desired with local churches
- Resource players and coaches with a desire for involvement with FCA beyond the campus with service projects, camps, retreats, speaking opportunities, etc.
For All
- Assist with and/or resource for Team Building activities
- Provide resources and assist in character development, life management skills, and any needed counseling.
- Be a Safe place- we don’t control Playing Time, job, or scholarship and we will maintain strict confidentiality with the exception of someone doing harm to themselves or others
- Be available and develop relationships that allow for supporting players, coaches and support staff
- Attend practice and/or games as well as periodic office visits to facilitate this availability
- Be available and equipped at all times to help in crisis situations
- Free Labor- an extra set of hands for menial tasks
The Leadership
- Objective outsider who can hopefully have the pulse of the program
- Pray for and serve the coaching and support staff in whatever way they need/desire
- Alert the coach/administration to critical issues that could affect his or her program
The goal is to assist in a healthy program that graduates mature young people who will be world-changers.
The manner is to serve at the pleasure of the Head Coach.
The hope is to help create a family atmosphere within a competitive athletic arena.