Now Introducing FCA Campus 101

We are pleased to announce that FCA Campus 101 was launched this week!!!!  What is Campus 101 you ask?  Campus 101 is the one place where every athlete, coach and volunteer can learn what FCA Campus Ministry is, and how to use it effectively.  It includes four components that work together to train, equip, connect and grow. It uses videos, quizzes, resources and interaction from the whole FCA family to unify, enhance and advance our Campus Ministry.

All of the content within Campus101 is grouped into three sections which will help answer the questions:

• What is FCA Ministry?
• What is FCA Campus Ministry?
• How Do I Do FCA Campus Ministry?

If you are currently leading an FCA Huddle or you have an interest in finding out more about the vision and purpose of FCA, check out www.FCACampus101.com.

ENGAGE: Go and Pray . . . See You At the Pole

This year’s See You at the Pole theme was simple, ENGAGE: Go and Pray . . .

Today,  Wednesday, September 23, 1 hour before school began, students from all over the nation gathered at their flagpole to PRAY for their friends, family, school, community and the world. See You at the Pole connects believers together at the beginning of the school year, so they can stand strong together throughout the year.  It’s all about prayer. It’s about believers coming together and laying aside all of the labels and groups for one day, to simply engage with God in prayer and connect with fellow Christians in unity around the flagpole.

**Pictured are Bartram Trail High School students gathered for prayer at their SYATP event

FCA Leadership Day of Champions

On Saturday, September 12^th from 8:00am to 2:00pm we held our first ever FCA Leadership Day of Champions in Northeast Florida.  The event was located at Celebration Church – Midtown Campus/Annex.  The Leadership Day of Champions was a day of training specifically for our Huddle Coaches and Student leaders who run the FCA Huddle (Campus Club) on their campus.  Our training consisted of coaching on how to run a huddle, facilitate team and coaches Bible Studies, and how to maximize use of FCA Resources. The training was FREE to all Adult leaders and anyone involved with the leadership in the campus Huddles (Adults, Faculty, Coaches, Students, etc.) were welcomed and encouraged to attend.

Overall, there were 48 people in attendance and 16 Northeast Florida FCA Huddles represented!  Also, we would like to give a BIG thank you to Longhorn Steakhouse (Regency location) for their donation of lunch during this event!

FCA Firehouse Kick-Off Classic

FCA has never been hotter with the Jacksonville Suns . . .

This years FCA Firehouse Subs Kick-Off Classic was a great success!  Fourteen area High School Football Teams and coaching staffs made up the more than 850 guests in attendance at the Jacksonville Baseball Grounds (Jacksonville Suns Stadium).  The Kick-Off Classic had a great list of presenters including former Jacksonville Jaguar and 14 year NFL veteran Marco Coleman.  Coleman, who represents the National Collegiate Scouting Association shared the “5 things every high school athlete must know and the 5 things they must do in the recruiting process”.  FCA staff member Frank Reynoso shared an inspiring message about Jesus Christ which concluded with 45 student athletes indicated making first-time commitments to Jesus Christ. What an incredible blessing!  It was a truly exciting and impactful time!

Many Thanks to our WONDERFUL volunteers who came together to help put on the FCA Firehouse Subs Kick-Off Classic!  A special thank you to Firehouse Subs for providing Subs for all who attended, to Mr. Bragan and everyone at the Jacksonville Suns who so kindly provided the venue, to Coca-Cola for the donation of Dasani waters and to the ICE MAN for their ice donation.

Riding Faster for the Master!

Wanna Ride Faster for the Master?

Northeast Florida FCA Leadership Board member, Shannon Smith,  rode with TEAM FCA MOTOCROSS this weekend in Nashville!!! 

FCA isn’t just about the field and the court.  We bring it on the dirt track as well. 

That’s right. . . Start your engines. Let the competition begin, let the glory by God’s!

Jacksonville Jaguars Faith and Family Night

Northeast Florida FCA is teaming up with the Jacksonville Jaguars to get the word out about their 1^st Annual Faith and Family Night!  The night will feature Christian music artists, Thousand Foot Crutch and the Jaguars vs. Buccaneers pre-season game to follow.  Tickets are only $30 and you will receive admission to both the concert and the game.  Come join Northeast Florida FCA in supporting the Jags and this outstanding family focused event!  The concert will be held on the Jaguars Practice Field at 4:30pm and the game will follow at 7:30pm. 

For more information contact Seth Parise at (904)633-4670 or parises@nfl.jaguars.com

To purchase tickets online please visit www.jaguars.com/faith (Offer Code: Faith)

FCA Firehouse Subs Kick-Off Classic

The FCA Firehouse Subs Kick-Off Classic is literally right around the corner!!!  Next Wednesday, August 12^th, from 11:30am – 1:30pm, we are expecting some 1,100 high school football players and coaches to gather at the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville for a Firehouse Subs lunch and to hear from former Jacksonville Jaguar and 16 year NFL veteran, Marco Coleman.  We are so thankful for all of the help and donated support that we have received so far.  Without the help of many people and area businesses this event would not be possible.  There is much still to be done during this week before the event!!  Please keep us in your prayers as we continue to contact area high school football teams.  We are very excited for this opportunity to build relationships and share the love of Christ with these teams!

 

Coach J.D. Hall. . . the legacy lives on

The influence of Coach J.D. Hall, former Mandarin HS Head Football Coach, is the example Northeast Florida FCA points to when illustrating the impact a coach can have on his players and his community.  Coach Hall “got it”.  He knew his coaching career wasn’t about winning football games but winning people to Christ.  He was driven by eternity.  Coach Hall passed away on Jun 23^rd 2007.  Many of you know the legacy Coach Hall left behind.  You have heard the story, but his story lives on.  On Mother’s Day last month ten of Coach Hall’s past players showed up at Banita Hall’s (Coach Hall’s mother) home to celebrate Mother’s Day.   This visit was initiated by the young men and a surprise for Mrs. Hall.  Their actions are a testament to the influence and the “Legacy Coach” has passed on to the next generation.  At FCA our mission is to reach coaches and help them “get it”.   The local staff of FCA is so grateful for the example Coach Hall has left behind and we look forward to seeing the legacy live on.

Check out this YOU TUBE link to see what he meant to his players. . . http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kk8Zna0ySQ and understand why our mission is so important.

Also check out the tribute to Coach Hall at MandarinFootball.com

Night of Champions Recap

The “Night of Champions” was a great success.  We saw 6,200 people pour into the arena. More than 200 people came forward out of the seats to give their lives to Christ.  Take a look at some pics from the event. . . 

TPC “Breakfast with the Pros”

Big week next week for FCA!

 

Starts off Wednesday, May 6^th with THE PLAYERS Championship “Breakfast with the Pros” at the Sawgrass Marriott Resort in Ponte Vedra Beach

 

Thanks to our incredible sponsors 850 local high school and college golfers and their coaches will be able to attend this exciting and inspiring annual event free of charge.

 

TPC “Breakfast with the Pros” features two-time PGA tour winner Aaron Baddeley.  Aaron won his first PGA TOUR title at the Verizon Heritage, and his second in early 2007 at the FBR Open.  He has been very outspoken about his faith, and says that “Jesus has had the biggest influence on my life. If it wasn’t for Him in my life I wouldn’t be where I am today or who I am today.”  Check out Aaron website at www.badds.com.  We hope you’ll join us for this year’s “Breakfast with the Pros” to hear Aaron share his golfing experiences.