Stories From The Field

A message from LEADership Camp Director, Brent Voight:

Read along with us as we share some camp takeaways from campers, parents, coaches, and volunteers that are sure to warm your heart and make you smile.

When FCA first took root in Pine City, it wasn’t part of a strategic school initiative or long-term ministry plan. It started with a simple act of obedience. “Honestly, we started it because someone actually approached us from FCA, and he'd been praying a lot when he drove past,” says Heidi Burger, Pine City physical education teacher and FCA Adult Huddle Leader. From that small moment of faithfulness, a movement began.

Each spring, Arise with the Guys draws athletes, coaches, and families to Grace Church in Eden Prairie for a morning that’s far more than just another sports event - it’s a powerful collision of faith, fellowship, and eternal purpose . This year’s gathering was no exception.

In a world where college athletics is often dominated by stats, scholarships, and championships, something deeper is stirring at Concordia University, St. Paul. Here, a football program is powerfully modeling what it means to use sport as a vehicle for discipleship, spiritual growth, and Gospel transformation. For DJ Davis , FCA’s Twin Cities Metro Collegiate Director, this mission began with an obedient “yes” to coming on staff with Minnesota FCA.

When Jesus walked the earth, He didn’t just make disciples — He made disciple-makers. That same model of multiplication is alive and thriving today through the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Connor McGowen’s story shows what happens when young leaders are empowered to share their faith — and how God's work continues from generation to generation.

A pastor from a local church reached out to Dave Frasier , North Metro FC A Area Director, in the Fall of 2024 saying he had a student interested in starting an FCA Huddle at North Branch High School . This student was a senior and wanted to start something that would impact the community he grew up in - before he graduated. That conversation has opened the door to God moving powerfully in the North Branch community.

During the week of March 10th, we had the incredible opportunity to partner with an organization called Decision Point , whose mission is to bring the Gospel message into public schools . This year’s theme, "Set Free," resonated deeply as students from Shakopee and Prior Lake boldly stepped up to lead outreach events in their schools.

The fruit that Andy's obedience has produced is immeasurable. Sure, we can count students in attendance, the number of Bibles given away, and other metrics, but the ripple effect of the love of Christ through Coach Lutz can only be known by God Himself. We are just grateful to have a front row seat and support Andy in his calling. Others in the community have noticed, too! We are proud to share that last month, Andy was presented with the Hastings Rotary Paul Harris Fellow Award "for his dedication of over two decades of leading students with the FCA." See the presentation ceremony in this video from Hastings Community TV :