International Ministry
FCA desires to fulfill our vision statement by impacting the world for Jesus Christ through the influence of athletes and coaches. Currently, most of our ministry is US bordered. FCA can increase our impact through partnering with existing international ministries.
Our strategic plan will help us grow our international efforts by growing ministries and programs to equip coaches, athletes and volunteers as they grow in their faith and reach the world for Christ. In our strategic plan, we have the following:
International FCA Vision Statement: To fulfill the FCA vision by serving coaches and athletes internationally through:
- Resourcing
- Ministering
- Training
- Staffing
We currently have FCA staff in 3 countries outside the US with trip opportunities to more than 10 countries including South Korea, Mexico, Italy and Colombia.
FCA Co-op Summer 2010 Ministry Opportunities
Impact 2010 Sports Ministry Internship
Bobbio Pellice, Italy (near Turin)
This 9-week summer internship is for college athletes and recent post-college athletes (June 1- July 29, 2010). Interns will gain a global perspective of international sports ministry while developing character and leadership skills in this cross-cultural learning environment which combines classroom teaching with hands-on training and outreach. Only 20 candidates from FCA will be selected--10 guys and 10 girls. Cost: $4000 and includes airfare. For more information call Barry Spofford at 443-223-0189 or email him at bspofford@fca.org. FCA application deadline will be end of February 2010! This is a partnership internship between Operation Mobilization OM SportsLink and FCA. Visit http://www.fca.org/impact.
World Cup Soccer Outreach Internship 2010
Near Cape Town, South Africa
This internship wil be a partnership between FCA/OM SportsLink/SCAS (Sports for Christ South Africa) is for college athletes and recent post-college athletes. Interns will be working in the run up to and during the 2010 Soccer World Cup. The Internship can last anywhere from two weeks ($1000) or one month ($1500) to two months or longer (two months - $2200). Further information can be obtained by contacting Kate Randall, Internship Coordinator (interns@scas.co.za). Interns will be selected on the basis of receipt of application. Costs do not include personal funds or airfare and are in US dollars.
FCA Summer 2010 Ministry Opportunities
FCA Israel/West Bank STM Camps 2010
Jerusalem/Bethlehem: June 8-20 or 27, 2010. Sports: Basketball (men and women), US Football and Swimming Coaches. Forming teams now to play exhibition games and hold camps for local coaches and athletes. Approximate cost, $3,000 + $325 to stay till 27th. Experience a faith-building STM trip while playing your favorite sport and enjoying the competition. Contact South Central WV FCA Director Mike White at 304-673-8978 or 304-253-2858 or mwhite@fca.org
Non FCA Summer2010 Sports Ministry Opportunities
(FCA has no leadership involvement in these camps.)
SportQuest Camps 2010:
Belgium:July 20-August 7, 2010. Basketball, volleyball, soccer, baseball, dance. Approximate cost, $2,100. Experience a faith-building training camp in Belgium before splitting up into teams and helping lead two weeks of sport camps in your sport of expertise. Some teams will also have scheduled matches.
Kenya:June 14-July 3, 2010. Basketball (men’s and women’s college age only). Approximate cost, $3,000. After a 4-day training camp in Nairobi you will take your basketball skills to the streets and bring hope to children who live in the slums. Teams will also have competitive matches.
Contact: Seth Leichtfuss (seth@sportquest.org). www.SportQuest.org.
Competitive Edge International (Softball Ministry)
Asia: July 12 - Augusta 9. CEI’s competitive team will compete in an international softball tournament. They will have a 5-7 day Training camp in Costa Mesa, California prior to heading overseas. Cost: $3,500 - $3,700 per person (Costs cover travel, transportation, lodging and food) Team Size: 15-18 persons
Southeast Asia: June 18 - July 2. CEI’s clinic team will conduct softball clinics in a country beginning to develop softball. They will have a 2-3 days training camp in Costa Mesa, California prior to heading overseas. Cost: $2,800 - $3,000 (Costs cover travel, transportation, lodging and food). Team Size: 5-8 persons
Middle East: June 18 - July 2. CEI’s clinic team will conduct softball clinics in a country beginning to develop softball. They will have a 2-3 days training camp in Costa Mesa, California before heading overseas. Cost: $2,800 - $3,000 (Costs cover travel, transportation, lodging and food).Team Size: 5-8 persons.
Contact: cei@ceisports.org; Website: www.ceisports.org
Egypt Sports Camp 2010
Egypt: July 27-Aug 3
Sports Camp (kids games camp plus). Still need experienced coaches: basketball and soccer. It’s a camp for Christian and non-Christian athletes in 5 sports: basketball, volleyball, soccer, swimming and tennis. We practice twice a day and have many other sports activities during the day plus value based lectures and group discussions. We are using sports as a tool to reach kids in the middle east. One of the days we invite parents and coaches to come for a special program. We have most of our coaches lined up. However, we are in need of a head basketball coach (male) and a soccer coach (male). We have 2 female basketball coaches going already and a head soccer coach and an assist. lined up as well. The basketball camp is coed, the soccer camp is for males only. If any of you know of a coach that would be interested, please let me know. The dates for the trip are July 24-Aug. 6. Flight leaves from JFK in the evening of the 24th. Group tickets have already been purchased. The amount from JFK is $1269.60 per coach. The expense when we get to Egypt is covered already. If interested and need more information, contact Molly Shull by e-mail at: mshull@fca.org. Please keep us in your prayers. Call mob: 717-816-8529.
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