God's Men Of Influence Podcast

FCA is a wonderful organization that says if we can't get the influencers in society to speak out about Jesus, the rest will be inspired.  In our society the influencers are athletes.  In this special episode ex-NFL player Mark Boyer talks about his career with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and what this calling has meant to Southern California. Don McClanen - Founded FCA in the 50’s. Don was watching TV and realized if athletes could sell products then Christian athletes could sell Jesus. Do met with Branch Rickey after months of trying for a 5 minute meeting and stayed for 5 hours. FCA began with camp ministry to bring kids in to work on their sport, but also to develop their relationship with God. Campus ministry was an outreach to the campuses and student athletes. If you can influence coaches and athletes to be role models for Christ, than you will affect lives around the world. FCA is not just for athletes. Christian athletes have a responsibility to live a life of leadership for