“The Motorsports Community comprises families deeply committed to their sport in diverse ways. FCA has a unique opportunity through motorsports to disciple others into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and His church. We need to bring Jesus to the track, families' lives depend on it.” Donita Povolny, EVP of Motorsports.
Intern
Internships are semester and summer field ministry roles for college students that provide spiritual, personal and leadership development through serving with FCA. Internships are available locally and include experiences at FCA camps and in the community.
Ambassodor
The Ambassador role serves a narrowly defined local area by engaging, equipping and empowering coaches, athletes and volunteers to fulfill FCA’s mission on a very limited, part-time basis.
Area Representative
The Area Representative serves a local geographic area by engaging, equipping and empowering coaches, athletes and volunteers to fulfill FCA’s mission.
Area Director
The Area Director is responsible for growing FCA by praying and staffing the area through Ministry, Talent, Donor and Board Advancement. The Area Director works with staff and volunteers to fund and steward the finances of the ministry.
Outcome of starting
FCA MOTORSPORTS in your area
Developing Motorsports athletes through one-on-one relationships and huddles that foster mental, emotional, and spiritual growth within the ministry-focused programming.
Dedicated volunteers who form a robust community with impactful influence in the Motorsports realm, devoted to discipleship and E3 training.
Athletes serve as community and campus leaders, addressing the needs of individuals and families and engaging them toward the hope of the gospel.
Driving transformative ministry via trackside ministry, competitions, and camps throughout the community.
Fostering spiritual impact trackside, impacting the culture of your community.
Getting Started
o Complete the FCA Motorsports online training: Two webinars in FCA University (Interested and Getting Started).
Go to FCA University – Training Events – Past Events – search Motorsports
o Join the FCA Motorsports Gathering calls and the Motorsports Leadership Retreat.
o Adopt the lens of serving: “How can we serve Motorsports athletes and coaches in our area?”
o Establish an area audit:
- How many motorsports are in your area? How many race venues are in your area? What race series are coming through your area? Do you know any race families in your area? Map this out and create an annual calendar of events (practice days, race days, camps, and other ministry opportunities).
- What other motorsports ministries are in the area? Develop these relationships to increase ministry capacity and impact.
o Consider getting a promo kit to create a “presence” for trackside ministry.
Fundraising
o Build an advisory board that includes men and women who are willing to help carry the load of leading the ministry.
o Fundraise to purchase a promotional kit for trackside ministry – tent, flags, table, 9 square, and other products to give away.
o Initiate opportunities for families to help you raise funds for the ministry.
o Regularly invite prospective donors to support your efforts financially. (Phil 4:17) Minister to donors through consistent connection, communication, and care.
o Inspire and empower motorsports men and women to contribute based on their unique spiritual giftings, whether at camp, trackside ministry, or potential motorsports staff.
- Serve local staff by creating motorsports experiences where they can invite potential and current donors and board members to either recruit or say thank you.
