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Fellowship of Christian Athletes seeks a full‑time Area Representative in College Park, MD to implement the ministry plan for the assigned area and advance the FCA mission within a Division I sports setting. You will provide spiritual leadership for staff, volunteers, coaches and athletes, recruit and train volunteers, manage donor relations and budgeting, and collaborate with an Advisory Team and International Region. The role requires flexibility, strong organization, self‑direction, and a heart to serve. To apply, highlight proven discipleship outcomes, fundraising and budget experience, recruiting and developing diverse volunteers, and alignment with FCA policies and the Christian Community Statement. Emphasize college athletics exposure and willingness to work onsite and live FCA values.

The Representative works with the Director and Advisory Team to fulfill the FCA Vision, pursue the FCA Mission and live the FCA Values by implementing the ministry plan for the assigned area. In the FCA Sports Environments, the Representative ensures there is a consistent approach to discipleship -- making disciples who make disciples. The Representative is accountable for ensuring that the FCA ministry is conducted according to biblical standards and adheres to FCA policies and procedures.

MINISTERIAL DUTIES

These responsibilities are critical to the FCA mission and this position plays a vital role in our ministry. FCA expects all functions and responsibilities outlined below to be carried out with a heart surrendered to serving God as a form of worship.

• Agree with, and abide by, FCA's Christian Community Statement.
• Follow a spiritual rhythm including daily prayer and Bible study to seek the Lord's will for FCA.
• Lead, conduct and provide spiritual leadership for staff, volunteers, coaches and athletes through prayer, Bible study, worship and living by example so they are equipped to serve others.
• Connect to and participate in a local church through worship and weekly involvement.
• Conduct yourself in a manner that affirms biblical standards of conduct in accordance with FCA's Christian beliefs (see FCA's Christian Community Statement) at all times.

MINISTRY ADVANCEMENT

• Engage, equip, and empower coaches and athletes by ministering through 1-on-1s, Huddles and Events.
• Train and equip staff and volunteers to empower coaches and athletes to be disciples who make disciples in the Sports Environments.

TALENT ADVANCEMENT

• Oversee recruiting, training and developing effective and diverse volunteers who lead every coach and athlete into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and His church.
  • Recruit: Actively attract and recruit highly qualified volunteers to the Sports Environments.
  • Train: Provide tools, resources and training to develop volunteers' skills and increase their capacity and competence to effectively execute their responsibilities.
  • Develop: Prepare volunteers in their roles and responsibilities by helping them grow spiritually and personally.

BOARD ADVANCEMENT

• Invite, involve, and invest in an Advisory Team that is committed to pray, serve, and give.

• Connect, communicate, and care for existing and prospective financial partners to get fully funded.
• Manage and steward the finances for the assigned area of responsibility.
• Establish and execute an annual budget and funding plan by growing the Home Team, major donors, and events.

• Work with the Director to serve the aligned International Region by praying, giving and going.

In the collegiate space, the Area Representative will work in a discipleship role with college coaches and athletes to help them grow in their relationship with Christ while operating in the very competitive and visible setting of Division I sports.  This role requires flexibility and a willingness to serve as well as someone who is very self-motivated and organized. 

University of Maryland