HISTORY OF HUDDLES

History of Huddles


Fellowship has always been part of who we are. It's in our name! From the start, Huddles were essential to our vision and mission. 


The first FCA Camp in 1956 held in Estes Park, Colorado incorporated small group gatherings of campers. What came to be known as "Huddles" were a cornerstone of the camp experience where Huddle Leaders intentionally facilitated discussions and led Bible studies through the camp curriculum. As camp ministry grew over the next decade, so did excitement around Huddles. Campers enjoyed their Huddle experience at camp so much that they started Huddles on their school campuses when classes resumed each fall after summer camp.


In 1966, Huddles were officially established as an FCA program, marking the beginning of a rich tradition where coaches and athletes deepened their relationship with Jesus and helped others do the same. This powerful model of community has expanded, and today, FCA Huddles take place daily around the world in a variety of sport environments and settings serving competitors at every level. Coaches and athletes continue to gather, growing as disciples who are empowered to make disciples. 

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Fellowship of Christian Athletes 

The Fellowship of Christian Athletes is touching millions of lives…one heart at a time. Since 1954, FCA has been challenging coaches and athletes on the professional, college, high school, junior high and youth levels to use the powerful platform of sport to reach every coach and every athlete with the transforming power of Jesus Christ. FCA focuses on serving local communities around the globe by engaging, equipping and empowering coaches and athletes to unite, inspire and change the world through the gospel.


About FCA

Vision

To see the world transformed by Jesus Christ through the influence of coaches and athletes. 

Mission

To lead every coach and athlete into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and His church.


Strategy

We seek to make disciples through our strategy of engaging, equipping and empowering coaches and athletes to know and grow in Christ and lead others to do the same.


ENGAGE (1 Thessalonians 2:8)

We engage coaches and athletes through genuine relationships sharing our lives and the Gospel.


EQUIP (Ephesians 4:12)

We equip coaches and athletes to grow in Christ through God’s Word. 


EMPOWER (2 Timothy 2:2)

We empower coaches and athletes to engage and equip others to know and grow in Christ.