2026 AFCA
Coaches Convention

Ministry Event Schedule & Speakers

January 11-13, 2026

Charlotte, NC


“We are so thankful that the AFCA is committed to the well-being of coaches including their spiritual growth. With the increasing pressures placed on coaches, it is more important than ever before that coaches seek to build the foundation of their faith so they can be transformational in the lives of the athletes they coach. FCA looks forward to serving you during the convention through our various ministry events. May God bless you and grant you favor.”


– Shane Williamson, President Fellowship of Christian Athletes

JOIN US FOR THE MINISTRY EVENTS


FCA Worship Service

10:00 AM

Charlotte Convention Center

Richardson Ballroom CD


Speaker – Chris Morgan, FCA Football Chaplain, University of Louisville


Worship Leader - Jed Stugart, Head Coach, Lindenwood University


Special Guests:

Nate Harris -Running Backs/Recruiting Coordinator, Elon University


Emcee: Will Lang, FCA Staff University of Arkansas



FCA Coaches Huddle 

8:45 PM

Charlotte Convention Center

Richardson Ballroom CD


Facilitator: RJ Sumrall, FCA Football Chaplain, Iowa State University


FCA Booth

#811

9AM–5PM


FCA Breakfast

6:30 AM

Charlotte Convention Center

Crown Ballroom


Speaker – Ron Brown, Fullbacks/Returners, University of Nebraska


Emcee: William Payne, FCA Football Chaplain, University of Syracuse


Coaches Panel – 

  • Mike McElroy, Head Coach, Bethel University

Special Guests – 

  • Avante Mitchell, Head Coach, Olivet Nazarene University
  • Shawn Watson, Head Coach, Wofford University 


FCA Booth

#811

9-5:30PM


Coaches Wives Bible Study

8-8:45AM

JW Marriott

Room 303


Coaches Bible Study

8-9AM

Charlotte Convention Center

Room 204AB


Facilitator: Joshua McKenzie, FCA Football Chaplain, Purdue University


FCA Booth

#811

9–11AM

SPEAKERS

Chris Morgan
FCA Football Chaplain

University of Louisville

Jed Stugart

Head Coach

Lindenwood University

Ron Brown

Fullbacks/Returners

University of Nebraska

Nate Harris

Running Backs/Recruiting Coordinator

Elon University

Will Lang

FCA Staff

University of Arkansas

RJ Sumrall

FCA Football Chaplain

Iowa State University

William Payne

FCA Football Chaplain

University of Syracuse

Name

Position

School

Mike McElroy

Head Coach

Bethel University

Name

Position

School

Avante Mitchell

Head Coach

Olivet Nazarene University

Shawn Watson

Head Coach

Wofford University

Joshua McKenzie

FCA Football Chaplain

Purdue University

WHO WE ARE

The Fellowship of Christian Athletes

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 sport 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 make disciples who make disciples.


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Vision

To see the world transformed by Jesus Christ through the influence of coaches and athletes.

Mission

To lead every coach and athlete into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and His church.

Values

Our relationships will demonstrate steadfast commitment to Jesus Christ and His Word through Integrity, Serving, Teamwork and Excellence.