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FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES100%IMPACT REPORT
100% IMPACTWe are thankful for the opportunities to dosports ministry every day. The adversity of2020 refined our faith. We learned more aboutwhat it means to be and give 100% in manyunexpected ways.As each new challenge surfaced, we quickly pivotedas a ministry to embrace and prayerfully respondto how God was moving. We asked ourselves, aswell as the coaches and athletes we serve, toughquestions such as, “How can we give God 100%when our seasons are canceled? How do we lovethe Lord with all our heart, mind, soul and strengthwhen turmoil comes?”Through projects like FCA Virtual, online HuddleUp gatherings, webinars to equip staff for a newseason of ministry, heartfelt all-staff discussionsabout tough issues and more, we saw the Lordmove us through turbulent waters to bringblessing. In His grace, He kept showing us ways tokeep going—keep reaching for 100%—despite thechallenges.Holding fast to the FCA vision and mission, and theability to innovate, we’re thankful to be supportedby those who selflessly give their time, talent andtreasure to present the Gospel and impact countlesslives of coaches and athletes. As we step back andreview our past year, we’re humbled at what Godhas done.
MINISTRY HIGHLIGHTS As FCA ministered to coaches and athletes,we celebrated 29,429 total known faithdecisions to Jesus Christ! FCA now has 2,161 staff and 365 internationalleaders in 106 countries being engaged,equipped and empowered to reach coachesand athletes. FCA continued to grow Bible engagementefforts with its YouVersion Bible reading apppartnership and has more than 100 readingplans in 38 languages with over 200,000subscribers and 1 million plan completions! Revenue was 148.5 million in 2020. As afaith-funded ministry, we give thanks to theLord for His provision. FCA hosted more than 20,948 certifiedHuddles. FCA distributed 101,049 Bibles in 2020. Released in April 2020, The CORE is an8-session Bible study designed to disciplecoaches and athletes who are ready tostrengthen their spiritual core. The Automatic Monthly Partner (AMP)program reached 43.5 million in revenue, a15.4% increase over the prior year and madeup 37.3% of FCA’s total donors.
GAME PLANVISIONTo see the world transformed by Jesus Christthrough the influence of coaches and athletes.MISSIONTo lead every coach and athlete into a growingrelationship with Jesus Christ and His church.VALUESOur relationship will demonstrate steadfastcommitment to Jesus Christ and His Word throughIntegrity, Serving, Teamwork and Excellence.
STRATEGYWe pursue our vision and mission through thestrategy of ministering “To and Through the Coach.”TO THE COACHThe heart of the coach matters. Wherever coachesand athletes compete, that’s where FCA plans tobe. We share resources and support with all wholead athletes—on and off the field. We first helpcoaches know Christ, equip them to grow in theirrelationships with Christ, and encourage them asthey prepare to share Christ with their players.THROUGH THE COACHTransformation sparks transformation. A coach whohas been changed because of Jesus Christ is oneof the most powerful ways to reach an athlete.FCA provides the training, resources and supportcoaches need when they’re ready to share Jesuswith current and future generations of athletes.
2020: A HISTORICWhen we look back on this historic year, wewill not define it only by the trials we faced,but by the incredible ways God stretched usto give Him even more. During a year whenwe’ve pursued 100%, here’s how God askedand showed us at FCA to love Him with all ourheart, soul, mind and strength.FCA VIRTUALFCA Virtual encouraged competitors toengage with the ministry and one anotherthrough hashtags, online videos, social postsand comments, online resources and videoconferencing. Thousands flocked to the newvirtual ministry almost instantly and beganto rally via virtual Huddles, Bible studies andcreative technology-based methods.DAY OF PRAYER AND FASTINGFor the first time in the ministry’s history, allof Team FCA was called together for a timeof prayer and fasting. The powerful Scripturefrom Daniel 9 led participants through prayersof confession, adoration and petition; andtogether as a global family, FCA sought theLord’s face and asked Him to hear their prayers.HUDDLE UPSHuddle Up webcasts brought college and proathletes and coaches together to encouragecompetitors.
YEARONLINE HUDDLES AND WORKSHOPSWhen traditional in-person Huddles werenot available due to social distancing, manygathered online from remote locations to joinvirtual communities and stay connected.VIRTUAL TRAINING FOR FCA STAFFFCA’s training strategy shifted in 2020 tohosting virtual online events. Through thismethod, FCA was able to host its more than2,000-member staff for in-depth trainingon FCA’s E3 discipleship method. It was thelargest online training in the ministry’s history.FCA CAMPSMany FCA Camps transformed into virtualgatherings this year as staff engaged coachesand athletes with online tools and gear. Forthe first time ever, the ministry hosted anFCA Virtual Coaches Camp featuring seasonedhigh-profile coaches such as Tony Dungy,Patty Gasso and Mark Richt along with hiswife, Katharyn.CONVERSATIONS ABOUT RACEFCA took a hard look at its response toracism—both as a team and as individualswithin the ministry. As a global family, FCApaused to deeply and intentionally reflecton the need to come together to renouncethe sin of racism and discuss how to increaseand cultivate greater diversity within theorganization.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTSAt FCA, we’re thankful for our teammates whoinvest their gifts of time, talent and treasure.We’re also thankful for the faithfulness of ourstaff, volunteers and donors as we strive to beeffective and efficient with the funds given.Major sources of gift revenue includedindividuals (62%), businesses (13%),foundations (13%), churches (7%) andother (5%).82% of expenses related directly toministry program services and events,11% to general/administrative and 7%to fundraising.Revenue was 148.5 million in 2020. As afaith-funded ministry, we give thanks tothe Lord for His provision.The Automatic Monthly Partner (AMP)program reached 43.5 million in revenue,a 15.4% increase over the prior year andmade up 37.3% of FCA’s total donors.8701 Leeds Road, Kansas City, MO 64129-16808 0 0 -2 8 9 - 0 9 0 9 f c a@ f c a . o r g f c a . o r gfacebook.com/thefcateam twitter: @thefcateamThe Fellowship of Christian Athletes now has fourteen consecutive 4-Star topratings from Charity Navigator, America’s largest organization rating the fiscalmanagement of charities. This puts FCA in the top 1% of all charities rated.
hosting virtual online events. Through this method, FCA was able to host its more than 2,000-member staff for in-depth training on FCA’s E3 discipleship method. It was the largest online training in the ministry’s history. FCA CAMPS Many FCA Camps transformed i
