What is an FCA Chaplain?

 “Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.”

 

This ancient wisdom still holds true! If anyone knows this, it is the coach. The content of a player’s heart will eventually play itself out in some way. One of the most important roles coaches play in preparing players for competition and life is to give them a chance to develop good character.

 

With greater demand for success based on wins and losses Head Coaches have found an FCA Chaplain to be a great asset. Having this designated support personnel allows the Head Coach to stay current with the players’ issues without losing the macro perspective the job requires.

What are the roles of the FCA Chaplain?

Chaplains could take on a number of different roles, but all of them stem from the role of a servant-leader. Here are some other common ones.

 

§  Lead and coordinate chapel services.

§  Provide personal care to players, coaches and support staff.

§  Alert the coach to critical issues that could affect his or her program.

§  Be available and equipped at all times to help in crisis situations.

§  Provide training and resources for character development.

§  Pray for, encourage and exhort players, coaches, coaches’ families and support staff.

Who are FCA Chaplains?

 

A wide variety of people can serve as a team Chaplain. One need not be a sports ministry professional to faithfully serve and to significantly impact the lives of athletes and coaches. Among those who could serve as a Chaplain are:

 

§  Christian parents of players in youth sports (school based teams or club sports)

§  Coaches of youth sports teams.

§  Lay leaders in the Church with interest in ministry through sport.

§  Athletic trainers or other support personnel with sports teams.

§  Pastors or other ministry professionals.

 

How can I become an FCA Chaplain?

 

FCA wants to provide teams with the best trained, most effective Chaplains that they can, so we have created a process:

 

1.       Meet with your local Chaplains Coordinator and/or your local FCA Area Director.

2.       Complete the one day Chaplains Training at your local FCA Office. Cost is $35.

3.       Meet other chaplains in your area.

4.       On going communication with the FCA staff for planning, prayer, resources, etc…

 

How do I get started?

Getting started is easy.

Begin by praying and and then contact:
 

Donny Harris

Golden Isles FCA

Chaplain Coordinator

Cell: (912)222-1010

DHarris221@teamfca.com

 

OR

Dave Gittings
Golden Isles FCA
Multi Area Director
Cell: (912)399-3328
DGittings@fca.org