The Fellowship of Christian Athletes offers students, athletes, coaches and University staff an opportunity to learn more about God’s love for them and how it can positively affect their daily lives.
Our weekly Monday meeting consists of food, relationship building and an inspiring message about knowing and growing in Christ. We also offer small group Bible studies as an additional way to develop spiritual maturity.
Weekly Dinner
Mondays
8-8:45 PM
Carmelo Anthony Basketball Center
Dinner is provided.
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Rev. William Payne
Chaplain
Advisor, Fellowship of Christian Athletes
wmpayne@syr.edu
315.664.2338
In March 2018 Rev. William Payne was appointed as campus director of the University’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA). Payne started playing baseball at an early age, sustained a love of sports throughout his youth in Maryland, and continues to blend athletics and ministry. After graduating from Liberty University with a bachelor’s degree in psychology in 1996, he went on to graduate from Baptist Bible Seminary in Pennsylvania in 2004. He served as a pastor in Michigan and Syracuse before joining the FCA. Payne is enthusiastic about ministering alongside students of the campus community.
Cassley Holbrook
FCA Campus Representative
Co-Advisor: Fellowship of Christian Athletes
chholbro@syr.edu
Cassley grew up in the Syracuse area and was a graduate of LaFayette High School. She went on to play 4 years of lacrosse and earn a bachelor degree in Physical Education from Robert’s Wesleyan University. Upon graduation, she went on to earn her Master’s Degree in Health from Emporia State and started coaching women’s lacrosse at the collegiate level. Cassley was coaching at Houghton University for three years before moving to Grove City College where she had the unique opportunity to start their varsity program. Cassley has a passion for connecting faith with athletics, bringing joy to the workplace and supporting student athletes and coaches throughout their athletic journey.