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Volunteer Chaplains often encounter emotionally intense situations, such as offering comfort during grief or trauma. A major challenge is maintaining professional boundaries while providing compassionate support, which can be emotionally taxing over time. Additionally, chaplains need to be sensitive to diverse religious beliefs and backgrounds, ensuring inclusivity and respect. Ongoing training and peer support are valuable for coping with these challenges and maintaining personal well-being.

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Area Representative

Fellowship of Christian Athletes

Sparks, NV • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 21 days ago

Job description

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.

DONOR ADVANCEMENT
  • 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.

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

Are you passionate about ministry and building meaningful connections that inspire transformation? FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) is seeking dynamic Area Representatives to join our team and lead ministry efforts to help us reach our 10-year target to be disciple making on every campus and in every city in Northern Nevada.
Role Overview:
The Area Representative will work closely with their Area Director to lead ministries for both on-campus and off-campus huddles. This position requires relationship-building, equipping others, empowering others and the ability to develop and grow impactful FCA programs in alignment with our mission to lead every coach and athlete into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and His church.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Effectively lead and support FCA huddles, chaplain programs, and sports ministries in schools, communities, and athletic programs. Recruit, train, and mobilize volunteers, coaches, and leaders for sustained impact. Cultivate relationships with donors, churches, and community partners for funding and resources. Collaborate with fellow FCA staff and leaders to maximize kingdom impact.

Qualifications:
  • A strong and growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
  • Passion for ministry to coaches, athletes, campuses, and the community
  • A self-starter with the ability to manage multiple priorities and lead others.
  • Experience in fundraising, donor engagement, or community outreach is applicable

What We Offer:
  • The opportunity to make a lasting impact in the lives of coaches, athletes, and communities.
  • Supportive team culture with opportunities for professional development.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package (details provided during the interview process

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