2026 Minnesota FCA Summer Interns

Another Minnesota summer means another team of FCA Interns! We are confident that these eight young men with big hearts for Jesus and passion for sports are going to impact the lives of countless young people with their ministry this summer!

The 10-week Minnesota FCA Summer Internship can be viewed in two buckets:

1. Personal Growth - We pour into our intern team with Christ-centered faith and leadership development.
2. Kingdom Growth - We give our interns the opportunity to take what they've learned and put it into action with local FCA huddles, camps, and events.

We focus heavily on Christ-centered leadership training and ministry opportunities including:

• Leading and directing local FCA Camps
• Serving as Huddle Leaders at the Northland FCA Regional Sports Camp and Leadership Camp
• Mentoring high school leaders involved in their FCA campus ministry
• Participating in FCA fundraising events like our Golf Classic
• Building relationships with other like-minded ministries and churches

So, without further ado, meet this year's intern team!

Name: Blake Schmitz 

Hometown: Hermantown, MN

School: Bethel University

Sport: Basketball

"After seeing how God has worked through sports in my life to grow in my faith and grow closer to Him, I’d love to help other young athletes be able to experience the same type of journey through the lessons He has taught me along the way."

Name: Carter Miller

Hometown: Waseca, MN

School: Crown College

Sport: Golf

"I chose this internship because it gives me the opportunity to combine my passion for sports with my faith in Christ. I’m excited to work with kids, build meaningful relationships with them, and help them grow in their faith while sharing the Gospel."

Name: Ellis Johnson

Hometown: North Saint Paul, MN

School: Bethel University

Sport: Basketball

"I interned last year and has such a great experience teaching kids and growing my relationship with Christ I had to run it back."

Name: Izyk Strege

Hometown: Lancaster, Minnesota

School: Northwestern St. Paul

Sport: Baseball

"FCA has always been a huge part of my life. Through summer camps and huddles, I have seen first hand the impact FCA has on kids. The Lord uses FCA amazing ways. I can’t wait to be apart of it."

Name: Jadis Hartman 

Hometown: North Minneapolis 

School: Bethel University 

Sport: Football

"I love FCA and I just love the internship. I was already an intern the year before but got more connected with Tim Elrod and decided to come back in more of a leadership role this summer."

Name: Luke Hilgers

Hometown: White Bear Lake

School: Crown College

Sport: Swimming, Ultimate Frisbee, Track 

"I chose to pursue the FCA internship this summer because I hope grow as a disciple for the lord and honor the Great Commission he has set out for us. As I have grown closer to Christ this year, more than ever before, my faith is leading me to serve others and I see sports as a phenomenal platform and setting for discipleship, mentoring, and relationship-building. Stepping into this discipleship position, I strive to help young people develop an understanding of their purpose, resilience on and off the field, and a deepening of faith that can only be achieved through relationships."

Name: Marcus Burks

Hometown: Lakeville, MN

School: Concordia St. Paul

Sport: Basketball

"I’m passionate about sharing biblical truth and helping others grow in their faith. FCA gives me the opportunity to combine my love for sports with ministry and build meaningful relationships with athletes and coaches. I’m excited to grow as a leader and practice to better communicate the gospel more effectively. My goal is to see biblical truth take root in people’s lives and point them to Christ."

Name: Matthew Bothun

Hometown: St. Francis MN

School: Kentucky Wesleyan

Sport: Basketball

"I wanted to do the FCA internship  to expand my faith and to have the opportunity to spread the Gospel."