Area Representative

The Representative works with the Directors 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. 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. Qualifications The Area Representative will focus primarily on the discipleship and spiritual development of club sport athletes and coaches at Virginia Tech. This role is relational, gospel-centered, and leadership-driven—seeking to equip athletes and coaches to grow in faith, live out their identity in Christ, and influence their teams and campus for the Kingdom of God. #J-18808-Ljbffr