ABOUT US

WHO ARE WE?

The Fellowship of Christian Officials (FCO) is a recognized non-profit 501(c)(3) organization composed of dedicated sports officials from all levels and sports disciplines. Our members are passionate referees and sports umpires who strive to lead by example, upholding Christian values both on and off the field. At FCO, we are committed to promoting faith-based leadership within the world of sports officiating.

OUR MISSION

The mission of Fellowship of Christian Officials is to empower and equip sports referees and officials to live out their faith in God through their work in officiating. We aim to glorify God in every action, helping sports officials fulfill their divine purpose of spreading God’s love and making a positive difference in the lives they touch. By integrating Christian principles into sports officiating, FCO seeks to build a stronger, faith-driven community that reflects the character of Christ.

AFFIRM

Affirm that Jesus Christ is the personal Lord and Savior of all our members who serve as sports referees and officials

SUPPORT

Offer ongoing spiritual support to sports officials, encouraging them to grow in their Christian faith and maintain a Christ-centered lifestyle.

ENCOURAGE

Encourage sports officials to be ambassadors of the Gospel by using their platform to share the good news of Jesus Christ through their work in officiating, influencing athletes, coaches, and fans alike.

MEET OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM

Meet our Leadership Team, a dedicated group driving our vision for Fellowship of Christian Officials forward.

Founder

Mike Gammons

Known affectionately as "Big Mike" by his friends, Mike Gammons grew up in Thomasville, GA, and has been blessed to officiate sports at various levels for over 25 years. With a heart for both officiating and faith, Mike felt called by God several years ago to create something special for sports officials—similar to the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA). This divine inspiration led him to establish the Fellowship of Christian Officials (FCO) in 2024.

FCO

Randy Eason

Randy Eason brings 48 years of expertise in accounting as a CPA in private business to his role as CFO. In addition to his professional accomplishments, Randy has a heart for service, dedicating over 20 years as a volunteer with Make-A-Wish and spending two decades as a volunteer coach with the YMCA. His commitment to both his career and his community reflects his passion for helping others and making a lasting impact.

Chaplain

Greg Norton

Greg Norton’s life verse is Psalm 32:8 “I will Instruct you and teach you in the way which thou shalt go, I will guide you with mine own eye.” He has been GHSA Basketball and Football Official for 35 years. Greg has worked several state championships in both basketball and football. He has served on the GHSA Football Training Committee for over 20 years. He is the Assignor for the Georgia Mountain Officials Association in basketball and works as a “white hat” in the Etowah Valley Football Officials Association. Greg has also served for 30 years as a worship pastor in Blue Ridge, GA. Currently, he is serving on the Worship team at his church in Blue Ridge. Greg’s daily objective is to take up his cross daily and follow after Christ. He does that by striving to be a positive influence for Christ in every area of his life.

Head of Devotional Ministries

Tom Skinner

Tom Skinner is Head of Devotional Ministries for FCO. In this capacity, Tom helps to coordinate the development and distribution of the Weekly Devotionals distributed to FCO members. He also assists with other communication activities for the organization. Tom was born in Atlanta, Ga and currently lives in Snellville, Ga. He attended Peachtree High School and later graduated from the University of Georgia. He has been married for 35 years to his wonderful wife Lisa and they have two children Alan (31) and Rachel (26), a son-in-law Carson Earnest, and soon to be daughter-in-law Brandi Thrasher. Tom has been a high school sports official for 20 years including officiating football, basketball, baseball, and lacrosse. He served as President of Georgia Football Officials Association (GFOA) in 2024.

Head of Outreach

Keith Hammond

Keith began officiating at age 14 and joined GHSA as an 18 year old baseball official. He worked baseball for 10 years, basketball for another 10, softball for 25 and is in his 40th season as a football official. He spent 36 years in public recreation and parks service and was a youth sports volunteer coach in every decade from the 1970’s through the 2010’s.

Join us

Want to get involved?

Your involvement can take many forms, such as offering prayers, volunteering to write a devotional, or sharing a personal testimonial. Together, we can create a meaningful impact within the realm of sports.

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Address

PO Box 6222

Thomasville, GA 31758

Have questions or need support from the FCO?

Email our founder, Mike Gammons below.

ABOUT FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN OFFICIALS

We are a group of Christian sports officials who are passionate about our faith and the game. Our aim is to uphold the values of integrity and sportsmanship while sharing the word of Jesus through our actions on and off the field and court.

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