We are a community of believers working together to see the world transformed by Jesus Christ through the influence of coaches and athletes.

We seek to make disciples through our strategy of engaging, equipping and empowering coaches and athletes to know and grow in Christ and lead others to do the same.

A huddle is a certified small group bible study/devotion for coaches and athletes.

• Team Huddle- A targeted bible study within a unique individual team setting
• Multi-Sport Huddle- A small group bible study for athletes from multiple sports teams
• Coaches Huddle- A small group Bible Study for coaches that coach teams at all levels on campus and in community club/travel sports

Each individual that serves as a representative of FCA must complete a Ministry Leadership Application (MLA).

The MLA includes questions regarding your agreement with FCA’s Statement of Faith, your personal testimony and your commitment to daily Christian living as well as adherence to all Youth Protection Guidelines and policies.

• We believe the Bible to be the only inspired, trustworthy and true, without error, Word of God. (2 Timothy 3:16-17)
• We believe there is only one God who eternally exists in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. (Matthew 28:19)
• We believe Jesus Christ is God, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His death that paid for our sin through His shed blood, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension/rising up to the right hand of the Father, and in His personal return in power and glory. (John 1:1; Matthew 1:18,25; Hebrews 4:15; Hebrews 9:15-22; 1 Corinthians 15:1-8; Acts 1:9-11; Hebrews 9:27-28)
• We believe that acceptance of Jesus Christ and the corresponding renewal of the Holy Spirit is the only path to salvation for lost/sinful men and women. (John 3:16; John 5:24; Titus 3:3-7)
• We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit, who lives within and guides Christians, so they are enabled to live godly lives. (John 14:15-26; John 16:5-16; Ephesians 1:13-14)
• We believe in eternal life and that through belief in Jesus Christ as the Son of God, we spend eternity with the Lord in Heaven. We believe that in rejecting Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, we receive eternal suffering in hell. (Matthew 25:31-46; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18)
• We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in our Lord Jesus Christ that all believers are members of His body, the church. (Philippians 2:1-4)

• Gender- We believe that God creates people in His image as two distinct genders, male and female, and that the intended gender of an individual is determined by such individual’s biological sex at birth (Genesis 1:27; Matthew 19:4; Mark 10:6).
• Sexuality- Scripture is clear in that Christians are to find their identity in Christ. We find complete and appropriate expression of who we are, including sexuality, when our actions align with God’s design for sexual identity and expression. The Bible also states in several passages that participating in homosexual or bisexual activities and other sexual sins is outside of God’s will for a Christian (1 Corinthians 6:9-11, 18- 20). Because of the Bible’s clear stance on this subject, FCA does not condone any sexually immoral act outlined in the Bible, including homosexuality.
• Sex- We believe that sexual relations outside of marriage (whether involving individuals of the same or opposite sex) are inconsistent with God’s call to holiness in our lives. This includes unmarried singles to abstain from sexual relations. We further believe that pornographic materials undermine the dignity and image of God in individuals and promotes sexual conduct contrary to our Christian Beliefs.
• Marriage- We believe God has instituted marriage as a lifelong covenant relationship between a man and a woman and calls spouses to exclusive sexual fidelity. In our policies and programs we will recognize only marriage between a man and a woman is consistent with our Christian Beliefs. Any events in FCA facilities pertaining to marriage (e.g., weddings, receptions, anniversary celebrations) must involve only marriages consistent with our Christian Beliefs. Our beliefs regarding human sexuality, sex and marriage shall apply in all policies and programs in the FCA Christian community.
• Sanctity of Life- We believe individuals are created by God in His image commencing at conception/fertilization. We accordingly believe as a matter of Christian conviction that no procedures should be performed for the primary purpose of terminating a pregnancy and taking the life of an unborn, except in extraordinary circumstances where other biblical, moral principles prevail, such as where it is medically necessary to preserve the life of the mother. Our beliefs also prohibit paying for or otherwise facilitating such procedures.
• Diversity- We believe all men and women are created in God’s image and are of equal value and great worth to Him. Therefore, FCA will strive to reflect the body of Christ throughout our ministry (Matthew 22:37-39; Galatians 3:27-28). We further believe that all prejudice, bias and racism is wrong and is rooted in sin. We believe that as disciples of Jesus Christ, it’s our responsibility to follow His example and instruction to love one another. Jesus said the two greatest commandments are to love God “with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.” The second is to “love your neighbor as yourself” (Matthew 22:37-38).

You can donate to FCA by visiting any area's local webite. For the East Central Mississippi FCA donation page, click here:

https://www.eastcentralmsfca.org/donate

The Automatic Monthly Partner (AMP) Plan is a convenient and easy method of making monthly contributions for charitable giving and donations to FCA.

• It's Secure- Donate safely, quickly and automatically to the Fellowship of Christian Athletes’ bank by monthly transfer between your checking, savings or credit card account.
• It's Convenient- Save time and eliminate the hassle of check writing, it also helps FCA utilize your gifts to have the most impact on ministry.
• It's Strategic- Help staff plan and budget when you give monthly.  Having a predictable monthly income allows staff to be more strategic in their planning.

RFP or Recurring Funding Partner is an individual, church or business that gives to FCA on a recurring schedule. This could be once a month, once a quarter, or once a year.