FCA Character Coaches:
Engage local coaches and athletes through genuine relationships by sharing your life and the Gospel
To-Do's:
✓= Required ☐= Not Required
✓ Fill out MLA Form
✓ Identify where God has called you
Connect with local FCA staff to find the best fit with local teams / schools
+ Communicate your availability
Execute E3 Discipleship Method
(Below)
"Engage"
Build relationships
✓ + 1 weekly lunch / breakfast with FCA staff and local coaches per month
✓+ 1 visit with coaches / athletes at practices or games per week
"Equip"
Help Share God's Word
☐ Speak at team or campus huddles
☐ Identify team leaders / develop leadership teams
☐ Recruit for FCA Camps and Leader Trainings (or attend)
"Empower"
Help Multiply
☐ Recruit and train other future "character coaches"
☐ Encourage athletes and coaches to pray, speak, or share
☐
Help put on FCA events / camps in your area
E3 DISCIPLESHIP METHOD
FCA has a big vision to see the world transformed by Jesus Christ and a clear and compelling mission to lead every coach and athlete into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and His church.
FCA’s approach to pursue that mission is through our Methods to help Coaches and Athletes become disciples of Jesus Christ who make disciples.
Engage, Equip, and Empower is our discipleship process.
ENGAGE
Scripture
“We loved you so much that we shared with you not only God’s Good News, but our own lives, too” (1 Thessalonians 2:8).
Definition
We Engage coaches and athletes through genuine relationships by sharing our lives and the Gospel.
Discipleship Principles
- Engage God First
- Engage the Heart
- Engage with the Gospel
- Engage to Multiply
EQUIP
Scripture
“Their responsibility is to equip God’s people to do his work and build up the church, the body of Christ”
(Ephesians 4:12).
Definition
We Equip coaches and athletes to grow in Christ through God’s Word.
Discipleship Principles
• Equip with Prayer
• Equip with Scripture
• Equip in Community
• Equip with a Clear Plan
EMPOWER
Scripture
“You have heard me teach things that have been confirmed by many reliable witnesses. Now teach these truths to other trustworthy people who will be able to pass them on to others” (2 Timothy 2:2).
Definition
We Empower coaches and athletes to Engage, Equip, and Empower others to know and grow in Christ.
Discipleship Principles
- Empower by Modeling
- Empower by Assisting
- Empower by Watching
- Empower by Launching
Contact Info
PO Box 230685, Montgomery, AL 36123