Fellowship of Christian Athletes inducting Mike Ayers to the Hall of Champions
April 29, 2021
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA, www.fca.org) is inducting seven partners and supporters of the world’s largest international sports ministry into its Hall of Champions (HOC).
Among the seven inductees is Mike Ayers, a dedicated volunteer and popular speaker at FCA events and an influential FCA supporter. FCA President/CEO Shane Williamson played and coached for Ayers, and he credits Ayers as the driving force for getting involved in coaching and serving with FCA. Ayers played college football before becoming a coach at Wofford College, where he served as head coach for 30 years.
“We are thrilled to again welcome a new class into the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Hall of Champions,” said FCA President and CEO Shane Williamson. “Mike Ayers has made contributions to his communities and teams – all in an effort to help change lives through sports, FCA and God’s endless power.”
Ayers took Wofford from NAIA to NCAA Division II, then to Division I FCS. He also won five Southern Conference titles and led the Terriers to four FCS tournament quarterfinal appearances before stepping down after a 43-year coaching career.
Ayers joins Jean Barrett, Jay Bell, Jeff Edmondson, Theodore Ginn, Sr., Dr. Judson Martin and Steve Powell in being inducted into the 2020 Hall of Champions. They have worked tirelessly to further the FCA vision: to see the world transformed by Jesus Christ through the influence of coaches and athletes. FCA Hall of Champions honorees over the years have consisted of a mix of coaches, athletes and volunteers, including sports greats such as Tony Dungy, Tom Landry, Tom Osborne and Roger Staubach, just to name a few.
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes Hall of Champions was established in 1991. With the new 2020 class, there are now 122 godly coaches and athletes plus board members and volunteers who have received this special tribute. They make up a group of FCA servant-leaders who have faithfully served Christ through the avenue of FCA. Their commitment to the Lord’s work has impacted many millions over the years. They are a body of teammates in Christ who have demonstrated a consistent commitment to the support of FCA, nominated by staff and board members and elected by a selection committee.
Click here to read more about the Class of 2020 and to view a list of previous Hall of Champions inductees.
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