Just in time for Christmas this year, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, a well-known Christian student organization on college campuses around the country, made a happy news. 51,730 persons are said to have made “faith decisions” as a result of the group’s efforts at various events from September 2022 to August 2023.
Christian Post stated that FCA President and CEO Shane Williamson expressed his gratitude for the group’s accomplishment in a statement, adding, “The best gift we can give and receive at Christmas is the gift of Christ, who came to Earth to save us and offer us all the free gift of salvation.”
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Additionally, a representative for the FCA stated that these “faith decisions” are documented via the group’s “Faith Response Tool, a texting system that allows FCA staff, coaches and athletes to share these significant, life-changing decisions.” The spokesman explained, “This system provides FCA with the opportunity to not only get an idea of their impact around the globe, but also allows for an initial contact between the organization and each young follower of Christ.”
Williamson continued,
“As we reflect on the birth of our Savior, we are reminded of what Jesus has done with FCA and are so thankful for the 51,730 student-athletes who came to know Him this year through the ministry.”
As part of our procedure, committed FCA employees and volunteers follow up with coaches and players following camps and events.
“Follow-up includes ensuring the athlete or coach have a Bible and get plugged into a local church community, connected to a huddle, and are supported as they grow in their relationship with God on their discipleship journey.”
After almost 3,000 individuals attended an event held in October at an Arkansas high school, Micah May, the multi-area director for FCA South Central Arkansas, told Christian Post, “Truly, there was an unmistakable move of the Holy Spirit. Hundreds of students prayed seeking the Lord, God was present and lives were changed.”
FCA posted to X, stating that it has “distributed 230,247 Bibles in 2023 alone, staying true to the mission of leading every coach and athlete into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and His church.”
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The FCA clarified in a statement on its accomplishments in 2022—which had a somewhat greater response at 52,358 faith decisions—that “Holding fast to the FCA Vision and Mission, the number of FCA staff, international leaders and Huddles grew this year. FCA now has 2,527 staff and 418 international leaders serving 19,431 Huddles globally. The ministry continues to serve 114 countries.”
According to reports, the group has collected $190 million in donations, representing a 16% rise over the previous year. The organization also stated, “As a faith-funded ministry, we give thanks to the Lord for His provision.”
