A Winner at Second
Baltimore Oriole Brian Roberts
By Eric Tiansay
Brian Roberts has strange priorities for a professional athlete. In 1999, when he was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in the first round of the amateur draft, he postponed signing with the major-league team. Why? Because he was invited to be a Huddle Leader at an FCA Camp in Black Mountain, N.C.
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Behind the Scenes
FCA chaplains seek to serve selflessly
By Allen Palmeri*
Many Fellowship of Christian Athletes staffers can tell you all about the routine they go through as chaplain of a professional, college or high school team. The players file in before a game. The chaplain delivers an upbeat message. The players file out. Down deep, the chaplain hopes that the Holy Spirit will move.
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Great Quotes on FCA:
"I like to share my testimony and speak at FCA Camp. I think just being at Camp makes a difference."
- Betsy King, LPA Tour Hall of Famer
"FCA has made a huge impact in my life and was a catalyst to my public ministry."
- Michelle Akers, Greatest Women's Soccer Player
" FCA uses athletes and athletics to share the Gospel. Kids will listen to me speak because I am a baseball player."
- Mike Sweeney, MLB All-Star |
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