FCA Magazine to Create Greater Brand Identity and Awareness As the Official Publication of the Ministry
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PURPOSE-DRIVEN COACH FRIENDS UNIVERSITY’S JASON PARR AFRICA STRONG THE ORIGIN AND GROWTH OF FCA CAMPS IN AFRICA A GIFT TO YOU FROM OUR FCA STAFF • FCA.ORG LOOKING BACK, CONTENTS LOOKING FORWARD early five years after its inception in 1954, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes printed and distributed its first publication, The Christian NAthlete. The small, pamphlet-sized piece created in 1959 served as a way to communicate to those involved with FCA, sharing stories of eternal impact occurring through the ministry. With time, the publication grew in size and distribution. In 1982, it was renamed to Sharing the Victory (STV). Then, 30 years later in 2012, the publication changed its name to FCA Magazine to create greater brand identity and awareness as the official publication of the ministry. With each change in title, design or frequency, the mission continued to be the same: to share how Christ was working in and through the ministry of FCA by transforming coaches and athletes and those they influence. Looking forward, as we seek to expand FCA’s reach, we recognize how different the communications world is today than it was in the past. With that, we’d like to become even more adaptable to the personal preferences of our readers. So, following this issue, a donor-targeted publication with stories of FCA impact will be published twice per year—in the spring and fall. Additionally, we’re excited to say that a variety of channels, including social and digital, will be used to share that great content in new ways; so stay tuned! With these changes on the horizon, we wanted to thank everyone who has contributed to The Christian Athlete, Sharing the Victory and FCA Samura and Jason Parr Sports and Courtesy of the Los Angeles Dodgers, Yatta © Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Magazine over the past 60 years. By God’s grace and sovereignty, lives will continue to be transformed by Christ through the influence of coaches and athletes involved with FCA. And we’ll continue to share those stories, just as it says in 1 Chronicles 16:24: “Publish his glorious deeds among the nations. Tell everyone about the THE TIME amazing things he does.” OF HIS LIFE CLAYTON KERSHAW’S Nancy Hedrick INTENTIONALITY WITH TIME Executive Vice President of Communications and Marketing HAS LED TO IMPACT BEYOND THE DIAMOND. ALL ACCESS: PAGE 6 BY DREW VAN ESSELSTYN • News and notes, including a look back at past FCA publications • Minnesota Lynx shooting guard Tanisha Wright steps into the FCA Zone PAGE 8 • LPGA Tour pro Emma Talley answers our 6 Questions COVER STORY PURPOSE-DRIVEN 5 COACH’S CORNER COACH 6 ALL ACCESS Friends University’s 14 HEART OF A COACH Jason Parr lives to point Stephanie Sanders others to Christ. Villanova BY CHAD BONHAM 15 HEART OF AN ATHLETE Courtney Bergum PAGE 18 Winona State AFRICA STRONG 16 POSTER The Origin and Growth 22 TEAM FCA Sports Cover Photo: © Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY of FCA Camps in Africa 23 REGION ROUND-UP 28 FIT 4 EVER BY CHAD BONHAM 29 HOME STRETCH Michelle Carter USA Track & Field FEATURES PAGE 24 30 FINISH STRONG COLUMNS 4 FCA MAGAZINE PAGE 29 COACH'S CORNER Volume 60, Issue 4 Editorial Team Shane Williamson . President/CEO Nancy Hedrick . Executive Editor FIGHT, FINISH, FAITH Clay Meyer . Editor Nate Taylor . Content Writer Samantha Couch . Editorial Assistant ith FCA Camp season in full swing, it’s always a joy to reflect Matheau Casner . Creative Director upon the impact it had on me. And it’s even more fulfilling to Luke Casner . Design Assistant know that similar experiences will take place all around the Nick Dunn . Editorial Consultant Wworld, as coaches and athletes converge for a week of inspiration Contributing Authors: and perspiration, where they’ll be poured into athletically and spiritually and will Chad Bonham Michelle Carter be transformed by the Holy Spirit. Jimmy Page This year’s theme, “Strong,” is based on 2 Timothy 4:7, which says, “I have Sue Ramsey Sarah Rennicke fought the good fight, I have finished the race, and I have remained faithful.” I Drew van Esselstyn believe this theme is one of the best we’ve ever had in tying our daily spiritual Copyright 2018, Fellowship of Christian journey to athletic principles through Scripture. Athletes It’s so encouraging to see those words, written almost 2,000 years ago, lived out by today’s coaches and athletes as they face competition—physical and All statements, including product claims, are those of the person or organization making spiritual—on the races marked out for them. the statement or claim. The publisher does Like campers are doing this summer, let’s take a closer look at the three not adopt any such statement or claim as its components of that verse: Fight, Finish and Faith. own, and any such statement or claim does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Fight. Think about the coaches in your life—past or present—and how they publisher. inspired you to compete harder, to push past the pain, to fight. We’re all familiar with “fighting” on the field, but as believers we must also Freelance writers and photographers should check fca.org for guidelines. FCA is not realize there is an ongoing fight against the spiritual powers of evil. Ephesians responsible for unsolicited submissions. 6:12 (MEV) says, “For our fight is not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, and Scripture quotations are from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright against spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.” 1996, 2004, 2007, 2013 by Tyndale House We can’t fight these battles on our own. But the great news is that we are Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois equipped with God’s Spirit to grapple with every spiritual hurdle in our way. We’ll 60188. All rights reserved. be more than conquerors if we fight through the power of His strength. Finish. We’re all given a specific “race” to run as a parent, spouse, coach or For additional information, contact FCA Magazine at 1-800-289-0909 or athlete. God has called us to finish that race all the way through the line. [email protected]. In our home, we emphasize giving 100 percent, finishing what you start. We all have a natural tendency to drop out of the race before it’s done, especially if it Write us at: FCA Magazine gets hard. Ultimately, it’s not how we start, but how we finish that matters. The 8701 Leeds Road world is craving people who can end better than they began, who keep pressing Kansas City, MO 64129 toward the finish line, like Paul says in Philippians 3:14: “I press on to reach the Connect with FCA Magazine! end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us.” Faith. Do you truly believe God is with you? That He will help you fight spiritual battles and finish your race? Your faith in God will be the difference when the FCA Vision: To see the world transformed by Jesus Christ through the influence of coaches external voices of discouragement are there, and your internal voices are filled and athletes. with doubt. Will you remain faithful in those moments, trusting that He will show you the way, so He can be glorified? FCA Mission: To lead every coach and athlete into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ Jesus’ final words to His followers were to go and make disciples. Those words and His church. alone would have motivated anyone, but He knew we would need more than FCA Values: Integrity, Serving, Teamwork, just words, so He sent His Spirit to come and be our strength, encouraging us Excellence throughout the race of life. We ask you to join us in prayer for the more than 100,000 coaches and athletes attending FCA Camps this summer, that they might respond to the gospel and be FCA would like to thank Chick-fil-A for their corporate sponsorship. committed to fighting, finishing and being faithful. OUR GIFT TO YOU: Shane Williamson As a way of appreciating and informing our financial supporters, FCA Magazine is FCA President/CEO provided by FCA Staff as a complimentary gift to anyone who contributes $50 or more ® annually to the ministry. The heart and soul in sports ~ fca.org 5 ALL ACCESS SHARING CHRIST THROUGH FCA With changes in store for the official publication of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, take a look back at the evolution of FCA’s printed piece over the past 60 years. And stay tuned for communication on what’s to come! THE CHRISTIAN ATHLETE SHARING THE VICTORY (STV) FCA MAGAZINE 1959-82 1982-2012 2012-18 March 1959 September/October 1982 September/October 2012 March/April 1982 July/August 2012 July/August 2018 FCA THANKS FROM ZONE FCA MAGAZINE! “The Fellowship of Christian Athletes is very Want your own copy of important because it Changed by Sanctus Real encourages fellowship or No Matter What by Ryan with other believers and Stevenson? One could be yours helps maintain the focus by following FCA Magazine of giving God the glory.” on Facebook or Twitter Images. Ben Malcolmson, The Media Collective and the LPGA Tour/Getty Images, Merge PR, Scott Shuford, Mary Heidenreich, Gregg Papp, Courtesy of the Minnesota Lynx/Getty during July or August. We will - Tanisha Wright Minnesota Lynx randomly select ten people to receive one of the CDs as a thank-you! 6 FCA MAGAZINE “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, and I have remained faithful.” – 2 Timothy 4:7 Follow @FCAMag FAITH & SPORTS ALL ACCESS MAGAZINE RECOMMENDS CALENDAR LITERATURE: JULY 2018 • A captivating narrative that makes both the gospel and 7-29 Tour de France God’s design for competition readily accessible: The Eternal 2-15 Wimbledon Competitor by Scott W.