The Fellowship of Christian Athletes is touching millions of lives…one heart at a time.
Jackson, TN: Since 1954, FCA has been challenging coaches and athletes on the professional, college, high
school, junior high and youth levels to use the powerful platform of sports to reach every coach and every
athlete with the transforming power of Jesus Christ. FCA focuses on serving local communities around the
globe by engaging, equipping and empowering coaches and athletes to unite, inspire and change the world
through the gospel. We do this by having the support of donors and fundraisers.
While the last two years have truly been filled with unprecedented times, the SWTN Chapter of the Fellowship
of Christian Athletes is excited to reconnect for its annual Golf Classic on June 6 th , at the Jackson Country Club.
Kody Alexander, Committee Golf Chair says, “The people of Southwest Tennessee have been instrumental in
helping to further the mission of FCA for over 30 years.” Through the faithful support of our sponsors, this
year, we are excited to welcome our special guest speaker, Coach Keith Butler, recently retired Defensive
Coordinator for the Pittsburgh Steelers, after devoting most of his life to the game of football. Butler played 10
years for the Seattle Seahawks and then coached in the NFL for 23 years. A two-time Super Bowl champion,
Butler was very successful and highly respected in the NFL for making huge contributions to its growth and
development. He was recently nominated for a lifetime achievement award by the Professional Football Writers
of America. Butler is widely known for his Christian faith and devotion to his family. His son, Blake, is the
head football coach at Trinity Christian Academy where his three grandson's play football. Coach Butler truly
understands FCA's Mission "to lead every coach and athlete into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and
His church" so in turn, they can use their influence for good.
According to the SWTN director, Barry Cox “We are excited to have Coach Keith Butler as our guest
speaker. We are also blessed to take athletes to camp to Equip, Impower and Encourage them to use their
platform to glorify God. This ministry is about helping them realize that who they are is not the sport they play,
that’s just what they do, their true identity is in Christ!
To learn more about the FCA or to make a donation to the ministry, contact Monique Merriweather at
731-437-0853.
