Minnesota FCA Hall of Faith

  • 2022

  • 2018

    • Doug Darnell
    • John Gordon
    • Gary Shaffer

  • 2017


  • 2002

    • Jim Dimick - Influential coach at St Olaf College and volunteer and spokesperson for FCA               
    • Bill Nieno – Teacher and coach at Marshall HS; FCA huddle leader and camp recruiter

  • 2001

    • Marnold Ostby - A faithful and diligent servant as teacher, coach, and FCA huddle leader in Olivia                                             
    • Milt Sunde - former MN Vikings player and great role model; FCA Board member, volunteer, a true humble and caring servant

  • 2000

    • Don Roberts - An unselfish volunteer to youth through his church; teacher, coach & FCA huddle leader at Simley HS

  • 1999

    • Don Severson - A true witness of Christ's love to many a as board member and donor
    • Jerry Kindall - 32 years of service to young people involved with FCA
    • Whitey Aus - An influence in the lives of thousands by the power of his humble spirit; teacher & coach at Kellogg HS (Roseville area) and St Olaf College where he led FCA groups; former FCA State Director

  • 1998

    • Bob Williams - A founding member of FCA in Minnesota, former Minneapolis Lakers player

  • 1997

    • Ed Christopherson - Faithful huddle coach and football coach in Alexandria, MN,

  • 1996

    • Ron Hess - Minnesota’s first FCA State Director, pastor and coach.
Nomination Form

Purpose:

The Minnesota Hall of Faith recognizes individuals who model high character — emanating Christ in all they say and do — and have made a significant impact through FCA. 


Qualifications:

Someone who has possesses and demonstrates the faith principles outlined in Hebrews 11:

  1. Assurance of God’s Promises (vs 1)
  2. Sacrificial lifestyle (vs 4)
  3. Continuously seeks God (vs 6)
  4. Obeys in hard things (vs 7)
  5. Trusts God when we don’t understand (vs 8, 17)
  6. Keeps an eternal focus (vs 10, 13)
  7. Trusts God to do the impossible (vs 11, 19)
  8. Fears God rather than man (vs 23, 27)
  9. Doesn’t run after temporal pleasures (vs 25, 26)
  10. Endures persecution for the sake of Christ (vs 35-38)


Selection Process

  • Nominations may be submitted by statewide staff, board members, and friends of FCA using the Minnesota Hall of Faith Nomination Form
  • Final decision will be made by a selection committee of FCA Staff and State Board members.

Commitment to Christ

  • Lifestyle that reveals a strong faith
  • Involvement in his/her church and Christian community
  • Demonstrates spiritual leadership in his/her family


Involvement with FCA

  • Commitment to the Ministry of FCA
  • Has served FCA at the local, state, and/or national level
  • Has a history of time, talent, and/or financial support in FCA
  • Has a minimum of 10 years involvement with FCA