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The Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) is inducting eight partners and supporters of the world’s largest international sports ministry into its Hall of Champions (HOC). The COVID-19 pandemic delayed the HOC class of 2019 ceremony, but this month inductees were finally able to be honored.
Among the eight inductees is Trey Hillman, who as a professional baseball coach in the U.S., Japan and Korea, has served as an FCA volunteer and coach for more than 30 years.
After a long and continent-crossing career in baseball, Hillman today serves on the coaching staff for the Miami Marlins.
“Trey Hillman has not only made contributions to the sports he loves, but also to the communities and teams to which he is committed,” said Shane Williamson, FCA president and CEO. “We are immensely grateful for his service to Jesus Christ through FCA, as we welcome him to the Fellowship of Christian Athletes’ Hall of Champions Class of 2019.”
Hillman’s first involvement with FCA began during high school when he attended an FCA Huddle and served as a worship leader in Arlington, TX. Subsequently, he has been involved and worked with FCA staffs in multiple locations beyond the U.S.
In Japan, Hillman financially supported the local FCA staff to impact the Japanese baseball world, and his testimony also was featured in the FCA Japanese Baseball Bible. In Korea, Hillman spoke at the inaugural FCA coaches’ breakfast, which opened new horizons for Korean coaches to be impacted by FCA.
“Trey truly has shown what it means to live out a godly life as a husband, coach and father,” wrote one nominator. “The entire Korean society was moved and impacted by the humility and faith that Trey has shown, and the legacy that he left on the team and Korean sports culture would live on.”
Hillman joins Mac Barnes, Ed Christopherson, Tommy Nelson, Greg Nichols, Nelson Price, Mark Richt and Rick Rodriguez in being inducted into the 2019 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.
Visit FCA’s website at www.fca.org.
