In 1947, Don McClanen, a 22-year old sophomore at Oklahoma A&M (now Oklahoma State), was divinely inspired with a groundbreaking sports ministry concept that would encourage athletes and coaches to use their platform to share the gospel.
Considered to be one of Georgia’s greatest high school football coaches, Nick Hyder was also a faithful FCA supporter and volunteer, and regular attendee at FCA camps and clinics.
Don McClanen
In 1947, Don McClanen, a 22-year old sophomore at Oklahoma A&M (now Oklahoma State), was divinely inspired with a groundbreaking sports ministry concept that would encourage athletes and coaches to use their platform to share the gospel.
Nick Hyder
Considered to be one of Georgia’s greatest high school football coaches, Nick Hyder was also a faithful FCA supporter and volunteer, and regular attendee at FCA camps and clinics.
Peggy Kirk Bell
Peggy Kirk Bell first learned about the ministry of FCA from one of its former presidents, John Erickson, and his wife, Polly, in the 1970s.