The Fellowship of Christian Athletes is a non-profit interdenominational Christian organization founded in 1954 and that has been based in Kansas City, Missouri since 1956. It falls within the tradition of Muscular Christianity. Although established by evangelical Protestants, the concept has spread to where chapters have been opened in several Catholic schools. Members are encouraged, but not required, to be athletes.
A religious organization, FCA uses the influence of coaches and athletes as a means of Christian evangelism. The group operates chapters based in schools, and operates camps, workshops and conferences. FCA currently has about 600 paid employees.
The organization's headquarters are located across Interstate 70 from the Truman Sports Complex.
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