To see the world transformed by Jesus Christ through the influence of coaches and athletes.
To lead every coach and athlete into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and His church.
FCA BY THE NUMBERS
"COUNT THE COST..."
Luke 14:28
The number one question we get in ministry is how do you do what you do?
The second question is what's the biggest need?
THE AREA
Schools
There are 24 Schools.
9 Middle Schools, 13 High Schools, 1 Charter School and 1 College.
Students
There are 49,181 students according to the 2023 Manatee County School District reports.
Athletes
57.4% of all High School students participate in sports. That means there are approx. 28,230 athletes.
Coaches
14 sports per campus X 2 (boys and girls) = 28 teams X 24 schools =
672 Head Coaches!
THE NEED
Area Director
1
1 Area Director per county.
Full Time
Currently Staffed = 1
Positions Available = 0
Area Representative
6
1 Area Rep per 4 schools.
Full Time
Currently Staffed = 0
Positions Available = 9
Ambassador
12
1 Area Rep per 2 schools.
Part Time
Current staffed = 0
Positions Available = 12
Volunteers
FCA does not operate without volunteers.
Volunteers are needed for every level of ministry.
THE COST
*All totals are based on one years projected budget.
Campus Ministry
36 Huddles (one per week), $50 - $75 (food, drinks, resources) = $2,700/ year
Team Ministry
10 Huddles (one per week, average 10-week season), $50 - $75 (food, drinks, resources) = $750/ team
Coaches Ministry
36 Huddles (one per week), $35 - $50 (food, drinks, resources) = $1,800/ year
Staff
Director = $55,000/ year
Area Rep = $45,000/ year
Ambassador = $9,000/ year
ADDITIONAL MINISTRY
Camp Scholarships
10 Coaches Scholarships = $4,000
10 Camp Scholarships = $3,500
5 Team Scholarships = $10,000
Per School Total + $17,500
13 HS / County Total = $227,500
Fields of Faith
The 2nd Wednesday in October, this is a time where students challenge their campus to follow Christ.
More information HERE
$3,000 X 13 High Schools = $39,000
Field Day
An end of year celebration and competition event held before the school year ends. Example HERE
$1,500 X 13 High Schools
$19,500
SUMMARY TOTAL: $1,295,000
*All totals are based on one years projected budget.
Campus Ministry
Campus Huddles = $2,700
All Team Huddles = $18,000
Coaches Huddles = $1,800
Per School Total = $22,500
24 Schools / County Total = $540,000
Additional Ministry
Camp Scholarships = $227,500
Fields of Faith = $39,000
Field Day = $19,500
Total = $286,000
Staff
1 Area Director = $55,000
1 Administrator + $36,000
6 Full Time Area Reps = $270,000
12 Part Time Area Reps = $108,000
Total = $469,000
