What is the MINISTRY LEADER APPLICATION?

We are looking for volunteers who are...

...believers in Jesus Christ.

...seeking an obedient walk with Christ.

...desiring to serve Christ through their gifts and abilities.

...active in a local church.

...wanting to minister to athletes and coaches.

...athletically focused.

...willing to live out the FCA Values – Integrity, Serving, Teamwork and Excellence.

...willing to fulfill the tasks of a Ministry Leader.

Complete this application if you are interested in being involved with FCA as a volunteer and desire to be a Ministry Leader.

This application MUST be completed for adult leaders who work with youth under the age of 18.

Non-denominational Ministry

Non-denominational Ministry FCA’s ministry presents Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior by evangelism through fellowship. FCA centers on our relationship with Christ and others rather than promote any particular denominational issue. Certain doctrinal issues (such as speaking in tongues, healing, prophesying and baptism) are a part of the Christian experience for many; however, FCA chooses not to focus on these but on the Gospel of Christ.



Volunteer Ministry Leader Expectations

As a volunteer leader, you will serve under the leadership of the local FCA staff. They will train and equip you to serve Christ through the various FCA Ministries.

Criteria and Responsibilities:

Committed Christian – you have accepted the challenge and adventure of receiving Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, and are demonstrating this by walk and talk.

Vision – you will help FCA fulfill their Vision: “To see the world transformed by Jesus Christ through the influence of coaches and athletes.”

Athletically Focused – you are involved in the world of sport, have an athletic background, and/or understand that athletics is a powerful medium to impact the world for Jesus Christ.

Influence – you will use the gifts and talents that God has entrusted to you to be a Christ-like example in your relationships and be a Christian role model.

Church – you will be actively involved in a local church.

Time – you will be willing to invest time in ministering to athletes and coaches.

Values – your relationships will demonstrate steadfast commitment to Jesus Christ and His Word through...

• Integrity – you will demonstrate Christ-like wholeness, privately and publicly.
• Serving – you will model Jesus’ example of serving.
• Teamwork – you will express your unity in Christ in all your relationships.
• Excellence – you will honor and glorify God in all you do.

Grow – you will seek God’s will with all your heart through prayer, Bible reading, and other spiritual disciplines.

Minister – you will be involved with one or more of the FCA Ministries that encourage, equip and empower coaches and athletes on the professional, college, high school, junior high and youth levels to use the powerful medium of sports to impact their world for Jesus Christ. The FCA Ministries are: Coaches Ministry, Huddle Ministry, Camp Ministry and Sport Chaplaincy Ministry.

Policies – you will function within all the FCA policies, guidelines and authority structure.

As an inter-denominational ministry,

FCA is Christ centered… focus of our message;

Kingdom minded… serving the purpose of the Church;

Bible based… source of our authority, athletically focused… ministering to coaches and athletes; spiritually nurturing… helping people to know and grow in Christ;

fellowship oriented… connecting people through the love of Christ; volunteer intensive… mobilizing adults to accomplish the mission;

culturally adaptive… meeting the diverse needs of people;

and faith financed… funded through people moved by God to give.

Our purpose is “to lead every coach and athlete into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and His church.”

FCA's Youth Protection Policy

Youth Protection Policy Behavior Policy: Any abuse (whether sexual, physical, emotional or neglect) will not be tolerated. Abusive conduct or allegation will lead to immediate removal from leadership and responsibilities. To assist and protect your integrity and leadership responsibilities, we ask that you... not put yourself in a compromising situation. not rely on your good reputation or put yourself in a position where it’s your word against another individual’s. be aware of what you say. watch what you do, being cautious of and avoiding “bad” touch. be aware of fantasy relationships. be aware that athletic activities could be opportunities for an abusive situation. focus on the spiritual guidelines while working with athletes.

FCA's Sexual Purity Statement

God desires His children to lead pure lives of holiness. The Bible teaches that the appropriate place for sexual expression is in the context of a marriage relationship. The biblical description of marriage is one man and one woman in a lifelong commitment. While upholding God’s standard of holiness, FCA strongly affirms God’s love and redemptive power in the individual who chooses to follow Him. FCA’s desire is to encourage individuals to trust in Jesus and turn away from any impure lifestyle.

Applicant's Release

• I hereby authorize all employers, organizations, churches, and other entities and persons identified in this form to release any information contained in their files or records concerning me.
• In consideration of the receipt and evaluation of this application by FCA, I hereby release FCA and any individual, church, youth organization, charity, employer, reference, or any other person or organization, including record custodians, both collectively and individually, from any and all liability for damages of whatever kind or nature which may at any time result to me, my heirs, or family, on account of compliance or any attempts to comply, with this authorization. I waive any right that I may have to inspect any information provided about me by any person or organization identified by me in this application. 
• I understand and agree that it is critical to the mission and ministry of FCA that all employees and volunteers conform to the highest standards of safety, interpersonal conduct, and sexual morality. I affirm that I will strictly comply with FCA’s youth ministry policies and procedures, including those concerning child safety and protection, sexual abuse and misconduct, and interpersonal relationships. I understand and agree that failure by me to abide by such policies and procedures may result in my immediate dismissal, or disciplinary action, all in the discretion of FCA.
• My responses above are truthful and accurate. I understand and agree that if they are not truthful or accurate, FCA may determine that I am no longer qualified to be associated with its programs as an employee, or volunteer, in any capacity.