1️⃣ MONTH OUT!!! Michigan FCA Sports Camp is an amazing time of fellowship, sports, and the good news of Jesus. Year after year, God shows up in amazing ways through every sport practice, Huddle group, and worship service. You don’t want to miss this camp 🙌 Registration opens January 5th with an early bird price of $250 to the first 250 registrants - spots will fill very quickly, so make sure to secure your spot fast! #michiganfca

This month, we highlight Jonathan Harper and his ministry in Mid-Michigan FCA 🙌 Jonathan faithfully serves his Church and local FCA ministry and we are grateful to have him on #teamfca Thank you Jesus for Jonathan, his wife Addy, and everything you are doing through them! #michiganfca

HUDDLE HIGHLIGHT 🙏🙌 We praise God for His work in @northwestmichiganfca through the Gladwin Junior High Huddle. Students are growing deeper in their walk with Jesus and learning to prioritize God first in their lives!! Thank you Lord! We pray your continued love and presence would be over the Huddle and the entire Gladwin community 🙏 #michiganfca

The Core is a great resource to help you grow deeper in your walk with Jesus! It gives you 8 essential practices that help you remain close to Jesus and love like He does. This study works great in any environment!! Try it in your Huddles, 1:1, or alone! You can order the hard copy or access a PDF version online. Local staff may even have some to give to your Huddles, just reach out! Let’s go!!! 🙏 #michiganfca

Giving Tuesday is today!!! 🙏 If you feel led, please consider supporting our efforts to reach coaches and athletes with the Gospel. Your gift will go directly toward providing Bibles to people who don’t have one! Thank you for partnering with us - it’s a joy to partner in the Kingdom of Heaven with you! #michiganfca #givingtuesday

Tomorrow you can partner with Michigan FCA in the Kingdom work God is doing by going to michiganfca.org/give and making a one time or recurring donation to our development fund. Your giving will put Bibles in the hands of coaches and athletes who don’t yet have one. We know that God will use these resources to further transform the hearts of this world He loves! We are deeply grateful for your generosity tomorrow!🙏 Praise be to Jesus! #givingtuesday #michiganfca

Giving Tuesday is next week, Dec 2nd 🙏 This year we are praying and asking you to consider supporting Michigan FCA. Each year, we giveaway thousands of Bibles throughout Michigan to coaches and athletes. Our heart is to equip coaches and athletes with God’s word and let Him transform their hearts 🙌 Our goal this year is to raise another $7,500 to cover the cost of providing Bibles! Each dollar spent will go toward putting God’s word in coaches and athletes hands. Due to a generous donor this year, your gift on Dec 2 will be DOUBLED (up to $5,000). Thank you Lord! Please prayerfully consider making a donation this Giving Tuesday by going to Michiganfca.org/give and supporting our “development fund” or click here: https://my.fca.org/?form=mimichigandevelopment #michiganfca #givingtuesday

Yup… 2026 Michigan FCA Sports Camp registration opens SOON👀 Thank you Lizzy for sharing your heart with us and the impact camp has had in your life. You are a rockstar🙏 January 5th. Mark your calendars‼️ More details and pricing coming NEXT WEEK🙌 What’s your favorite camp memory?! ⬇️⬇️⬇️ #michiganfca

Happy Thanksgiving from Michigan FCA to you! Praise be to Jesus for His love and the joy it is to walk in relationship with Him! “I will praise God’s name in song and glorify Him with thanksgiving” Psalm 69:30 #michiganfca #thanksgiving

HUDDLE HIGHLIGHT ‼️🙌 This week, we highlight whs.panthers.fca and their Huddle in @southcentralmifca This Huddle has been meeting for 12 years - what a blessing from God! Every week, people get to hear testimony of the Good News that Jesus loves us and dies for our sin. Thank you Lord! Keep going 🙌

Year End Special‼️‼️‼️ Details: -30% off all gear until the end of 2025 - Early access to new 2026 gear - Entered into a $250 giveaway Update your shopping profile to receive! Start repping FCA gear today!! 🙌👀 Visit fcagear.com to begin looking😎 #michiganfca

Ready "God is our refuge and strength, a helper who is always found in times of trouble. Therefore we will not be afraid, though the earth trembles and the mountains topple into the depths of the seas, though its water roars and foams and the mountains quake with its turmoil.”- Psalm 46:1-2 Set Those of us who live with fear in the forefront of our brain tend to see danger at every turn. Our lives are filled with “what if” situations that paralyze us from action. We tend not to dream too big but instead wait for the other shoe to drop. When things are going good in our lives, we can only see the impending doom ahead because “it’s too good to be true” is our life motto. In some ways, these people are correct; there will be times of trouble in your life. You might not make the varsity squad after practicing all summer. An injury might derail your career, and your scholarship might vanish. We will lose people we love and be tested far beyond our strength. We need to remember that through all these troubles and the ones yet to come, God is ALWAYS our refuge and strength. He is always there to help us in times of need. I love how Psalm 46 begins with who God is, telling us that no matter our fears and anxieties, God is always first so no matter what is going on around us we don’t need to be afraid. Have Christ at the forefront of your mind, then the fears won’t be as consuming. Focus on God and seek Him in everything you do, and you will experience the protection of the helper when the times of trouble come. It is easy to focus on the anxieties and fears surrounding you. What is challenging is not letting them control your thoughts and instead look upon God. Go 1. What troubles are causing you to be afraid? 2. What does it look like to focus on Christ first? 3. How does God help you in times of trouble? Workout "I have told you these things so that in me you may have peace. You will have suffering in this world. Be courageous! I have conquered the world.” John 16:33 Overtime "God, thank You for always being bigger than our fears. You remind us that there will always be troubles in this world, but we are never alone in them. Thank you Jesus! Amen."

HUDDLE HIGHLIGHT ‼️‼️ This week, we are highlighting @mattawanfca in Southwest Michigan! Their Huddle has been running for 20+ years and continues to be a place where students can gather to grow in their relationship with Christ. Praise God! When we lead well, we make sure to empower younger leaders to keep ministry going. What a perfect example of E3 being lived out!! Keep going, @mattawanfca #michiganfca

God’s Word is transformative and powerful. In it we get to hear from our living God! FCA has many Bibles that include testimonies and sport-specific encouragements throughout the entire Bible. We encourage you to reach out to local staff to get one for yourself, or go to FCAgear.com and order online! What are you reading in God’s word? How is He transforming your heart? Thank you Father for Your Word! “For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.” Hebrews 4:12 #michiganfca

Matt Diener is a faithful follower of Jesus and a servant hearted leader with FCA! Matt has faithfully served as our state director the past 5 years before taking on a new role a couple months ago as our Great Lakes Region Vice President. He will now oversee ministry happening in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, and West Virginia. Matt, you have truly impacted Michigan FCA in ways we could never imagine! The growth of our Michigan FCA ministry correlates directly to your Christ-centered leadership, and we are deeply grateful. We are praying for you and know that God’s Kingdom will continue to advance through FCA in your new role! Thank you, Matt 🙏🙌 #michiganfca

Ready "Then David said “The Lord who rescued me from the paw of the lion and the paw of the bear will rescue me from the hand of this Philistine.” 1 Samuel 17:37 Set We all need a mindset that renews our outlook on athletics. When we have a renewed outlook on how we play, coach, interact and compete, we realize that we compete for something more than wins; life is about more than championships. God has a deeper purpose for our sport and our competitive nature that lets us compete for something more. But what is this more? God’s deeper purpose in all seasons of competition is to glorify Him. So how do we glorify God and compete for something bigger? Give It to God: Before any practice, game or workout, give it all to God. When you give it to Him, that means you recognize that every success, accomplishment and victory is from Him. Since it comes from His hands, it’s in His hands, and you can give Him all the glory. That is what it looks like to compete with a deeper purpose. Take Your Eyes Off the Scoreboard: Whether you are playing or coaching, checking the score and time is important and vital; however, it is not the only important thing to look at. God desires for you to glorify Him and love others. When you take your eyes off the scoreboard and begin looking toward those around you, you will begin to see how your teammates could use prayer, support, encouragement, or even Gospel conversations. You can have the highest score, but if you don’t love your teammates well, you will miss the deeper purpose. Success Isn’t Defined by Wins: Success is more than wins. Times of injury, setbacks and discouragement can be opportunities for you to grow and see God at work in your life and your team. Success is defined not by if you win, but if you grow. Moments of trials and hardships can grow you into a better teammate, athlete, friend and disciple of Christ if you allow them to. Having a mindset where success isn’t defined by a win will allow you to compete freely and purposefully. Go 1. How can you serve and love your teammates well? "to know Christ’s love that surpasses knowledge, so that you may be filled with all the fullness of God." Ephesians 3:19

Join us in welcoming our new Michigan FCA State Director, Kyle Wartella! Kyle is a motivated and humble leader who will lead our staff team and ministry so well! His heart for Jesus is evident in his love for others and the way he serves sacrificially. We can’t wait to see how God uses him in this new role! Connect with Kyle to hear about his vision and how you can support him: kwartella@fca.org 🙌🙏 #michiganfca

Are you a part of a club team or league sport?! FCA sports seeks to share the Gospel within these sport environments, but we need your support and gifts to accomplish this vision! In Michigan, we are praying for more staff and volunteers to lead in this area of ministry!! Do you have a heart for club sports or league sports?! We’d love to connect and hear your heart! 🙌🙏 #michiganfca #fcasports

FCA seeks to partner with the local Church to reach every coach and athlete with the Gospel of Jesus! Para means “with” or “alongside” - our heart is to do ministry WITH the local Church, not on our own. We believe in this strategic partnership and the Kingdom impact it can have. From volunteer mobilization, to community involvement and Church awareness, we need each other. How could you invite the local Church into what FCA is doing? How could the local Church invite FCA into what God is doing through their ministry? Let’s work together - reach out to us with your thoughts and ideas! #michiganfca

READY “But when the kindness of God our Savior and his love for mankind appeared, he saved us —not by works of righteousness that we had done, but according to his mercy — through the washing of regeneration and renewal by the Holy Spirit.” - Titus 3:4-5 SET We are taught that hard work pays off in athletics. The more reps you do in the gym, the stronger you become. The stronger you become, the more you increase your ability to perform well. If you keep performing well, you will likely receive more playing time. This chain of events starts and ends with the work you put in. Ultimately, you are in control of your improvement due to the amount you work. With this mindset, it’s hard to imagine how anything in life wouldn’t be able to be gained through an increase in the amount of good work you put in. That’s why it’s easy to develop a works-based approach to our faith. A works-based approach means that we believe the “better” Christian we are, the more God will love us, thus earning our salvation. That’s the beauty of our faith. None of us can earn our salvation. All of us are sinful and deserve death (Romans 6:23). Only through the grace and mercy of God do we even have the chance of salvation. Even this chance at salvation doesn’t revolve around our good works but is centered around the belief in the one true work of Christ: His death and resurrection. The only action required to accept this gift of salvation is belief in His wonderful gift. Good works matter, but don’t let yourself slip into thinking you gained access to heaven through your works. Only through acceptance of Jesus as our Lord do we get to live forever with Him. GO 1. Does the truth that you cannot work your way into heaven make you feel relieved or sad? 2. What does it look like to accept God’s free gift of salvation? WORKOUT "For you are saved by grace through faith, and this is not from yourselves; it is God’s gift, not from works, so that no one can boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared ahead of time for us to do." Ephesians 2:8-10 OVERTIME - Our sin leads us to death, and Jesus is the ONLY way to life. Praise Him today!

This month we highlight @ryaneddy20 & his ministry with @southcentralmifca !! Ryan has been able to make a tremendous impact in South Central with many different schools. He serves with excellence and continues to share the Gospel everywhere he goes! Thank you, Ryan, for serving Faithfully in the mission God has called you to 🙌 #michiganfca

HUDDLE HIGHLIGHT 🙏‼️ Thank you Jesus for how you are empowering students to lead on their campus & share Your Name! This month, we highlight Grandville High School with @fcakentcounty Leaders are fired up for the Gospel and transformation at their school! Keep going, we are behind you 🙌 #michiganfca

Our Volunteer Impact Portal (VIP) is an amazing NEW system to help best serve our volunteers and protect our ministry! If you are a volunteer with FCA, here is what you can expect: ✨FCA Staff will begin to 𝙧𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧 all of our Ministry Programs: Huddles, Clubs, Leagues, FCA Sports Teams, Camps, Events, etc. ✨ FCA Staff will create volunteer 𝙧𝙤𝙡𝙚𝙨 for each Program: Huddle Coach, Head Coach, Assistant Coach, Youth Leader, etc. ✨FCA Staff will recruit volunteers to those positions and 𝙞𝙣𝙫𝙞𝙩𝙚 those volunteers we already know with an Application link. ✨Volunteers will 𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙡𝙮 for the role(s). This will replace the Ministry Leader, or Student Leader, Applications of old. Everyone 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 be required to complete a brand new Application. ✨Volunteers will complete any required 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 that their role requires. Anyone who has completed E3 Training in FCA University, will have their 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 transferred over... Once all training is complete ~ you are a 𝐌𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫 with TEAM FCA! We are so excited for this update and know that it will help us serve you better and better protect our teammates. If you are volunteering with FCA in any capacity, please connect with your local staff and create your account at vip.fca.org 🙏 Thank you Lord! #michiganfca

Ready “Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God—who gives to all generously and ungrudgingly—and it will be given to him. But let him ask in faith without doubting. For the doubter is like the surging sea, driven and tossed by the wind. That person should not expect to receive anything from the Lord, being double-minded and unstable in all his ways.” -James 1:5-8 Set You have to believe to achieve. When watching the 2024 Olympic games, we saw some fantastic athletes achieve momentous athletic feats. After winning the men’s 100 meters, American track runner, Noah Lyles, said, “America. I told you, I got this.” Noah had faith in himself and believed that he could win his race. He was not at the starting line doubting his training, motivation and purpose. He approached his race with confidence that what he had done to get to this moment would win him a gold medal. When we go to God and make a request, are we going with the boldness and faith that God can and will answer us? Or are we seeking out our Father with doubt and fear? James 1 is a clear reminder that if we doubt God’s ability to hear and work in our lives, then we should not expect anything from Him. However, if we approach God with firm faith in who we know God to be, then it is guaranteed we will see Him work in our lives. When we approach God with little faith, we are thrown back and forth like a small boat on the ocean. “Does God hear me?” “Is this an okay thing to ask God?” “Does God even care about this?”. Do you see how these statements can lead us to lack confidence in God? We are called to have firm faith in the ability of God to hear and answer our prayers. We must remember that throughout Scripture, God is telling us, “My child, I told you, I got this.” Go 1. What are some of the doubts that race through your head when you go to God in prayer? 2. How can you replace those doubts with firm faith? 3. Think back on times when you have seen God show up. How can those time build confidence that God’s got this? Workout "Now faith is the reality of what is hoped for, the proof of what is not seen." Hebrews 11:1

HUDDLE HIGHLIGHT 🙏 Praising God for His work through @chase.eight & his ministry with @oufca God is doing some amazing things in the collegiate world and we give Him all the glory for salvation through Jesus! Lord, have your way at Oakland University!! #michiganfca

FCA has 3 main types of Huddles, all with the same purpose: to provide fellowship & an opportunity to grow closer to Jesus!! Each week, God continues to expand His Kingdom through more FCA Huddles launching!! Thank you Jesus for creating us to know you intimately!! What type of Huddle are you involved with?! ⬇️ #michiganfca

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5-STAR CAMPUS!! We believe in the vision God has given us to reach every coach and athlete with the Gospel of Jesus! Are you looking for ways to serve the Lord and disciple others?! Check out our 5-star campus vision and see where God may be leading you to🙌 Thank you Jesus! #michiganfca

READY “Because of His great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.” - 1 Peter 1:3 SET In the mid-1990s, Michael Jordan retired from the NBA to play baseball. Before the end of the 1994 baseball season, when pro baseball went on strike, Jordan started hanging around the Chicago Bulls practice facility and participating in some practices. This fed a firestorm of speculation that Michael was considering returning to the NBA. As he kept practicing with the Bulls, the speculation increased and even turned into a hope that he would return. When he sent his press release “I’m Back” stating an official return to pro basketball, there was almost a collective sigh of relief that he returned. In his first epistle, Peter tried to encourage displaced Christians by pointing to the hope we have in Christ's resurrection. But it’s not just a hope, is it? It is a living hope. This kind of hope is not just a strong wish that something will happen, like in the Michael Jordan story. Hope in Jesus is a faith that has confidence. We have confidence that God will do what He says because Jesus rose from the dead, as He said He would. Also, it is a living hope. It is alive. It moves and grows. It is not stagnant or still. For the Christian, hope is faith in the Lord that helps us move forward confidently in Him. As a follower of Christ, you can serve the Lord and live a life filled with the hope supplied by God through His Son Jesus. Thanks to the work of Jesus on the cross and His resurrection, we know that we can trust the Lord and walk in that trust. If Michael Jordan’s NBA return can bring a sigh of relief, think of the excitement when we finally meet our Savior and Lord. GO 1. Have you ever had hope in something on Earth that failed? 2. How is the Living Hope of God different than our earthly hopes? WORKOUT "Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." Romans 15:13 OVERTIME "Father, I am so thankful that You raised Jesus as promised. Help me to walk in the confidence that You supply. In Jesus' name, amen.

HUDDLE HIGHLIGHT ‼️🙌 We are praising God for how He is moving @kingsleyfca Each week, students are getting to hear about who Jesus is and how they can receive His love each day!! Thank you Lord - may your love continue to be shown and felt each week! #michiganfca

Huddles are a HUGE part of FCA’s ministry… We like to call them our 🍞 ‘n 🧈 of ministry. It’s all about Fellowship, Jesus, and how that changes the way we live. Nothing better than that! We were made for relationship with God and others. Are you connected to a local Huddle? If not, would you like to be? Let us know where you’re connected in the comments 👀⬇️ #michiganfca

Ready “Where can I go to escape your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? If I go up to heaven, you are there; if I make my bed in Sheol, you are there.” - Psalm 139:7-8 Set Are you only an athlete or coach when you step onto the field? Does your athletic or coaching ability vanish once you leave the court? Of course not; you have the same ability, regardless of location. Your skills follow you wherever you go because they are a part of who you are. Once you have the Holy Spirit within you, there is no single place you can go where the Spirit of the Living God will not be with you. In the Psalm above, David is amazed that no matter what he did in his life, the good and the bad, the Spirit never left Him. On days that felt like Heaven, the Spirit was there; on days that represented Hell, the Spirit was present similarly. In the Old Testament, the Spirit of God came and went and never stayed with someone other than David for their whole life. Not even Moses had the Spirit of God at all times. After Christ died on the cross for our sins, we were given the Spirit at Pentecost. The Spirit now will never leave us. We will have the Spirit of God with us no matter what happens, our location, attitude, or circumstance. No matter where you are, be comfortable knowing that the Holy Spirit is always be with you if you trust God with your life. Go 1. Is it comforting to know that the Spirit of God is always with us? 2. What does having the Spirit of God with you mean? Workout - Read Acts 2 - "Don’t you know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God? You are not your own," 1 Corinthians 6:19 Overtime "Lord God, thank You for giving us Your Spirit to guide and be with us daily. Let us find comfort in that knowledge and know that You are with us no matter what. In Your name, I pray. Amen."

The New FCA Resources Web Page is officially LIVE ‼ resources.fca.org We are beyond excited to launch this new resource for you to use in any FCA ministry environment! From devotionals, testimonies, encouraging videos, reading plans, and so much more, this resource is made for YOU to know Jesus deeper and lead with excellence for Him! Another sweet feature: You can now create a Huddle page for your school, add members, and share resources that are speaking to your heart! It is great way to stay engaged with Huddle members! Thank you Jesus for your Kindness!! We pray this is a blessing to you, wherever you are at! #michiganfca #fcaresources

HUDDLE HIGHLIGHT 🙏 This week we highlight Ida High School in @southcentralmifca !! The quotes say it all- swipe to see! Praising Jesus for how He is advancing His Kingdom through every athlete and coach!! #michiganfca

Throwing it back to our first ever Michigan FCA All-abilities camp in Southwest Michigan!! It was an amazing camp that radiated the joy of Jesus!! Do you have a heart for All-abilities ministry?? We’d love to hear your heart on what God might want to do through you 🙌 Don’t hesitate to reach out and share what’s on your heart!! #michiganfca

Are you an adult that wants to be more involved at your local school Huddle?! You can be a parent, teacher, youth pastor, or anyone who loves Jesus and wants to serve! Contact your local area staff to see how you can be involved in a Huddle Coach role at your school!! #michiganfca

READY “Act wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the time. Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you should answer each person.” - Colossians 4:5-6 SET Being the new kid on the team is not an envied position. Often, you arrive at a system that has been operating without you, and you have to find your way in. The current players are wary because if you are good, one of their positions might be jeopardized. If you have ever been the new kid, you know the feelings of anxiety being an outsider can cause. What makes this anxiety worse is when you are not welcomed with gracious words but shut out with harsh language. We all know our words matter, especially when speaking to someone new or outside our everyday environment. What we say and how we act towards them leaves a lasting impression, hopefully, a good one. If our words are gracious towards outsiders, we have shown them the type of love God would. If not, we have not set a good example of Godly love. Our job here on earth is to point people to Christ. Our words and actions either draw people closer or push them farther away. There is no need to become defensive when a new person enters our world because, as followers of Christ, we do not live in scarcity but in abundance. There is enough love, talent and space for God’s people. We do not need to fear because we know abundance in Christ, even if what we have here on earth slips away. So, if the new kid takes your spot on the team, we are still called to show love and grace towards them. Why? Because our identity isn’t in our sport but in our God. GO 1. Is there an outsider that you can show love to in your life right now? 2. What does living in abundance mean? WORKOUT "Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones." Proverbs 16:23-24 OVERTIME "Abba Father, You provide all the love and grace the world will ever need. You created all humans, and we are called to show Your love even to those we do not know. Take the fear of the unknown away from us so that we can be uninhibited in our love towards others. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen."

HUDDLE HIGHLIGHT ✝️ This week, we highlight Gull Lake High School and their multi-sport Huddle in Southwest MI! Student athletes are growing deeper in their relationship with Christ each week, and we praise God for that! Lord, may you continue to raise up bold Jesus Followers who love others and share your Gospel at Gull Lake High School & beyond! Great work, Southwest MI staff team!!! #michiganfca

Praising God for an amazing Great Lakes Region Staff Retreat 🙌‼️ Worship, breakout sessions, fellowship, and growing closer to our Savior together! Lord, thank you for creating us & knowing us intimately. Let us labor on knowing we are loved & cheered on by You! Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, and Indiana - Let’s Go GLR‼️ #michiganfca

Have you been connected to FCA in your area?! Local staff would love to connect with you & get you plugged in where God might have you! Thanks for serving!! #michiganfca

Students 🙏‼️ Have you been impacted by the ministry of FCA in your life? Do you have a passion for reaching the lost at your school but aren’t quite sure how to share your Faith? FCA is a great platform for you to be able to lead for Christ at your school! If you want to learn more about being a leader with FCA, contact local staff in your area on our website!! #teamfca #michiganfca

Ready “There were indeed false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them, and will bring swift destruction on themselves.” – 2 Peter 2:1 Set One of the hardest aspects of being a coach’s kid was to endure people speaking badly about my dad. I have heard people tell lies, twist the truth, yell and curse at my dad. You name it, I’ve seen it. When I was little, it was hard to understand why these people acted so harshly toward my dad. As I got older, I still didn’t understand it, but I have come to accept that some people will speak falsely and create trouble no matter the situation. These people exist outside of the world of sports as well. Plenty of people will enjoy spreading lies and false truths about the Gospel. Their goal is to trick us and twist the truth of scripture to fit their narrative. In the early Christian church, false teachers were a real problem. Since the early Christians were trying to establish and spread the Gospel, false teachings confused people. What made these false prophets so troublesome was that they claimed to be Christians but spread lies and false teachings in the name of Christ. They were internally trying to hurt the name of God by turning people in the wrong direction. To this day, we still have false prophets around us – people who look and act like Christians but spread false ideas wrapped in Christian language and customs. That’s why holding tight to the Truth in scripture is so important. To be knowledgeable about Christ is not just for our gain but also for our protection. We must listen and trust the Holy Spirit to help us discern what is true or false. We know what is false if we hold tight to what is true. I knew what was true about my dad and how he coached, which made it impossible to believe the lies. Go 1. Have you ever heard a false teaching and felt the Holy Spirit guide you to the Truth? 2. How do you figure out if something is false? Workout Matthew 7:15-20 2 Timothy 4:3-4 Overtime "Lord, help us to discern between truth and lies each day. Fill us with your Holy Spirit. Amen"

This month, we highlight @tmann2388 and his ministry with @fcalakeshore !! Ted was one of the very first FCA staff in Michigan & has served faithfully from the start! He has seen countless lives changed by Jesus - what an amazing gift it is! Thank you, Ted, for being a Faithful servant of Christ. Keep running the race! #michiganfca

HUDDLE HIGHLIGHT 🙌‼️ This week, we are highlighting @ravennafca and everything God is doing on their campus! We pray God’s love would continue to transform the hearts of everyone at Ravenna & that His Kingdom would come! Thank you Jesus! #michiganfca #fcalakeshore

Check out open positions by reaching out to local staff on our website: michiganfca.org Let’s build the Kingdom together!! #michiganfca

Ready “Perhaps the LORD will see my affliction and restore goodness to me.” — 2 Samuel 16:12 Set David experienced some very low times in his life. During one of these times, Absalom, his son, had taken over the capitol city, and David had to run to the hills for his life. During his hasty retreat, David encountered a man named Shimei, who was walking on a hillside. From where he stood, Shimei began to curse David and throw stones and dirt at him. David was flanked on the right and left by loyal members of his administration, and they were getting hit with stones as well. Apparently Shimei assumed that David’s power was quickly failing and that he could ridicule David without suffering any consequences for his actions. Very few people have the guts to criticize us when we are winning and on the top of our game, but they do not hesitate to kick us when we’re down. The response of David’s guard Abishai was to ask permission to silence Shimei. He wanted to do so by cutting off Shimei’s head. That would certainly stop the criticism, but silencing the critic by cutting his head off is not exactly God’s way of handling the situation. Retaliation is usually our knee-jerk response but not one that God wants from us. In contrast to Abishai, David responded with patience and discernment. He recognized that somehow his apparent fall from power was a part of God’s sovereign plan and that God would deal with Shimei and others like him. In order to handle criticism like David did, there are three important principles for us to embrace. First, our identity and security must rest solely and completely in Christ. Second, our faith must be grounded in the sovereignty of God. We must believe that God will handle the situation as he sees best. Third, our desire to do the right thing has to be more important than our feelings. David elected to do what was right rather than succumb to selfish emotions. Go 1. How do you feel when you are criticized? Do your feelings dictate your response to criticism? 2. Describe a situation in which a coach or a player responded to criticism from fans or others by using force. What was the result? Workout 2 Samuel 16:5–14; 19:18–23

HUDDLE HIGHLIGHTS ARE BACK 🙌‼️ We are so excited to share witness to what God is doing throughout Michigan FCA! Today, we’re highlighting @nv_fca weekly multi-sport Huddle! Thank you Jesus for loving us and transforming our hearts each day!! Pray for Northview’s Campus to come to salvation in Jesus!! #michiganfca #fcakentcounty

360 COACH 🙌‼️ Are you a coach that wants to grow in what it means to be a Christ-centered coach? 360 Coach is a great study to do personally, or in a group setting! We strongly encourage you to get the book or check out the online resource today at vip.fca.org (Link in Bio) #michiganfca #360coach

Some pics from @syatp this morning!!! Thank you Jesus for the gift of prayer & relationship with you! Let your Kingdom come among every campus in Jesus Name! #michiganfca #syatp

Ready "And behold there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came and rolled back the stone and sat on it. His appearance was like lightning, and his clothing white as snow. And for fear of him the guards trembled and became like dead men. But the angel said to the women, "Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here, for he has risen, as he said..." – Matthew 28:2-6 Set I was walking up a hill early on Easter morning, with three of my friends for the annual sunrise service we attend. As the sun rose up in all it's glory, its rays touched my face and warmed my heart, tears flowed as we began to sing what has become my traditional Easter song, That Old Rugged Cross. I have always loved Easter but this year was a little different. I think I finally understand the greatness of God's precious gift to us all. The cross Jesus carried for us was more than just his own daily grind. He was good, faithful, generous, loving and humble, and he took the envy, adultery, evil, rudeness, pride and hate on his shoulders and bled it out in front of the whole world as he hung on that cross all alone. Jesus died so that we might be friends of God once again, His precious children, filled with His love, joy, hope and grace. I am an athlete and I know the journey of rising in competition, daily strapping on the cross it takes to be the best. You eat, sleep, train, pray and compete trying to keep your mind and heart in the right place as a Christian athlete so you can give it all you've got out there, and be a light for your teammates. But as athletes, this cross is nothing to what Jesus carried, praise God! He made it easy for us. Daily, the cross we have to carry is the one as light as a feather filled with love, hope, joy and grace for ourselves, our teammates, our coaches and every person we run into. Don't be afraid to carry this cross, because it is the greatest honor, the mark of what Christ did and how much he loves us. He died and now "HE HAS RISEN." Go 1. What does this truth that Jesus has risen mean for you? Workout Romans 5:1-11

SEE YOU AT THE POLE IS ONE WEEK AWAY‼️ See you at the pole is a student-led day of prayer where students gather to pray, worship, and read scripture together around their schools flag pole. We believe in the power of this morning!!! Join thousands of other students around the country & gather around the flagpole to pray next Wednesday morning before school!! FCA leaders lead many of these throughout Michigan! Get connected to your FCA Huddle to find out more details 🙌 #seeyouatthepole #syatp #michiganfca

ENGAGE. EQUIP. EMPOWER. E3! E3 is our model of discipleship - taking after how Jesus lived His life. He was the fullness of humility, but walked with the fullness of truth and boldness at the same time. Who can you engage today? Who can you equip? Who can you empower? If you want to be equipped & trained to practice E3 in your life, visit the link in our bio! May you go in boldness and humility as you spread Jesus’ love each day! #michiganfca #e3

WE ARE HIRING! Are you a leader & vision caster? Have you considered pursuing full-time ministry? FCA gives you a platform to share the Gospel and use the gifts God has given you to build His Kingdom! Don’t hesitate to reach out, we’d love to talk!🙌 #michiganfca #fcastaff

Ready “If your gift is to encourage others, be encouraging. If it is giving, give generously. If God has given you leadership ability, take the responsibility seriously. And if you have a gift for showing kindness to others, do it gladly.” Romans 12:6-8 Set Teams are built in a variety of ways. Some are built to run behind a big offensive line with a great running back, while others are built to line up with a mindset where players are skilled to dominate on the defensive side of the ball. Although each team is built to suit different strengths, all teams are built to ultimately accomplish the goal of winning games. We are individual parts that make up the body of Christ, and we are all built to accomplish different tasks. Some are gifted to serve others, to be a servant leader, to encourage, and to teach. Although we are not all gifted to do the same task by the Holy Spirit, all of these gifts and many more, lead to the same end result: to build up the Church and glorify our Heavenly Father. Thus, we must each begin by determining how the Holy Spirit has gifted us. From there, as a believer, you must find where God is leading you to use your abilities to further the work of His Church and to glorify His name. So how about you? Pray that God reveals your gifts, and then set out and use them to accomplish the win: that is, glorifying Him! Go 1. What gifts has the Holy Spirit given you and how can you use this to glorify Him? 2. In Matthew 20:28, Jesus tells the disciples that He “…came not be served but to serve others...” If that is the example Christ set for us to follow, how can we better serve those around us? Workout 1 Peter 4:10-11 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 Overtime “Heavenly Father, thank You for the talents and gifts that You have given me. Today, I ask that You help me use them to the fullest as I seek to honor and glorify You. I also ask that You give me the opportunity to use my gifts wherever I may find myself that others would see You. Amen.”

FCA resources is a great tool to have when leading Huddles! Check it out today!!! How have you used FCA resources?! Let us know⬇️

We are always looking to hire potential candidates who feel called to pursue ministry! The Harvest is RIPE!! Are you feeling called?! Reach out to local staff through our website & we will look forward to having a conversation with you! Lord, may you provide laborers for Your Harvest! #michiganfca #fcastaff

This month we are highlighting Tyce Clement & his ministry with @fcakentcounty Tyce has been on staff for just over 6 months and has seen the Lord move in amazing ways in a short amount of time! We praise God for you Tyce, and are praying for God to bear much fruit through your ministry🙏 Thank you for serving #teamfca so well!! #michiganfca #staffhighlight

Check out the FCA Challenge App for all resources, devotionals, and Bible Reading plans! We hope this is a tool that helps you connect with Jesus in a meaningful and intentional way🙏 You are loved! #michiganfca

Ready “No, dear brothers and sisters, I have not achieved it, but I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead.” -Philippians 3:13 Set Sport enthusiasts often share the great stories of last-minute victories and game-changing plays. But how often does bowling enter that conversation? Bowling doesn’t get much attention, but it taught me a valuable lesson. In today’s time, technology adds my bowling score on the screen, and calculates my potential high score. As a competitor, I’m now comparing my potential score to the others in my lane. The bowling alley’s computer calculated the most points I could score in every turn. But despite technology’s calculations and my family’s encouragement, I would often fall short of my potential. Spiritually speaking, my daily goal is to love God and honor Him with my life. God tells me that by the authority of His Spirit, I have incredible power to be victorious! There are times I am victorious, and there are many times where, like bowling, my choices and thoughts go in the gutter. I leave pins standing, and I fail. The Bible calls this sin. However, as I stand there looking at my misses, my bowling ball returns, I get another attempt! In the same way, God forgives me and lets me have another chance at life with Him in His Kingdom. With every toss of the ball and with every choice in life, I must intently refocus, forget the past (gutter balls), and look forward to what lies ahead. Even though I will fail at times, God is faithful to forgive. By the authority of His Spirit, we have the potential and incredible power to be victorious! Go 1. What have you done in your life that needs to be confessed? 2. Where is your focus today? Workout Hebrews 12:1-2; Ephesians 2:1-10 Overtime “Heavenly Father, I confess that I sin. Please forgive me. By the power of Your Holy Spirit, help me to get back up and live in a way that honors You! With Your Spirit in me, I can be victorious today! Amen.”

Are you interested in sharing your testimony or a story of how God has changed your life?! We’d love to highlight what God has done in your life! Follow the steps and DM us!! We can’t wait to see how God has moved 🙌 #michiganfca #testimonytuesday

Michigan FCA desires to fulfill our vision statement by seeing the WORLD transformed by Jesus Christ through the influence of coaches and athletes ‼️ To further extend God’s impact through FCA, we have laid out five strategies to build FCA’s international ministry and make an impact for Christ outside of the United States: 1) Connecting FCA’s 450 field offices and 1,200 staff members to the world - Create awareness of FCA’s international ministry within its organization, and help each field office build a focus, strategy and purpose for connecting with a specific area of the world. 2) Train the trainers - Allow those who would lead sports ministries overseas to come to the United States and “shadow” FCA staff members to learn how FCA’s approach to sports ministry works in America and how they can develop ways to adapt those concepts to match their culture. Also, sending FCA staff members overseas to train groups in sports ministry techniques. 3) Distribute resources - FCA is known worldwide for its resources, and opening channels to get those resources to the rest of the world is already underway. Spanish, Ukrainian and Mandarin language resources are on shelves, as is the first-ever Chinese sports devotional. FCA’s Heart of an Athlete has been translated into several languages. Translating camp curriculum and inserting it into the back of FCA Bibles in 15 languages assists camp leaders all over the world. 4) Develop an affiliate program - A long-term goal is to see leaders from across the world building sports ministry in their country. International affiliates of FCA would be able to use FCA resources and tools to grow their ministries. 5) Work in partnership with sports ministry organizations - The sports ministry movement is made up of organizations and leaders from across the globe that come together to serve the world in sports ministry. “There is a 99 percent chance that a sports ministry leader is already in a location where we want to help,” said Britton. That allows FCA to team up with other leaders to make a greater impact. Where might God be calling you to serve or partner internationally? #michiganfca #fcainternational #nordicregion

@semichfca Coaches Kairos Retreat was a great time of renewal and encouragement! Praise God for how He restores us through meaningful getaways and fellowship with His people! Over 20 coaches have now experienced this retreat - are you a coach looking for an experience like this? View the recap video here ➡️ https://youtu.be/q3vLKNrLM7M?feature=shared Thank you Jesus for how you love and care for our every need! #michiganfca #retreat

5-STAR CAMPUS ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Our long term vision for Michigan FCA is to see 5-star campuses in every school throughout our state - we know this is a HEFTY goal, but we believe it is a God-sized goal! We cannot accomplish this vision without your help! Where might be God calling you to serve with FCA?! We are praying for you as you discern what God has for you 🙏 Let us know in the comments where you have served with FCA ⬇️⬇️⬇️ #michiganfca

Throwing it back to recap @semichfca 2025 Team Basketball Camp🙌 What an amazing few days of basketball, character development, and the Gospel being demonstrated and shared! ➡️ 28 Schools ➡️ 400+ athletes and coaches Each team was assigned a character coach to share their testimony and the Hope of Jesus! You’re a good, good Father!! 🙏 #michiganfca

Ready “Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need and thank him for all he has done.” Philippians 4:6 Set Hours before senior and team captain Tyler Makosy was about to take the mat for his final tournament at the 2020 NCAA Division II Wrestling Championships, he received a message from his coach that the tournament was canceled. Like so many others, Tyler was heartbroken. In the midst of this current crisis, “heartbroken” seems to be overused and falling short as an adjective to describe this feeling. Tyler had trained his whole life for this moment. Through many hours, he had finally sucked down his weight for his class; he had practiced his moves relentlessly over countless of hours; he had lifted weights beyond what he had ever thought possible. He gave it his all, but because of COVID-19, his season was over. The question his closest friends, family, and FCA Huddle teammates were asking was what they could do for Tyler. The question Tyler might have asked himself is what he could do. The answer: Pray, and pray about anything and everything. For some, praying might seem trivial during a time where things are getting worse not better. At this time, prayer might seem like offering a thirsty marathon runner half a cup of water at the end of a race. Because Tyler has a deep faith and personal relationship with God, prayer is like a huge glass of cold water to a runner. As Christians, God calls us to rely on Him and pray to Him when we face personal troubles. Like Tyler, and many coaches and athletes around the world, we have all experienced heartbreak, but we should practice praying for others at this time. It’s by God’s grace that we can experience Him and His comfort and peace for us. We all need to remember to turn our focus on God, and thank Him for all He has done and will do for us. Go 1. What are the things you fear and need to pray about? 2. Make a list of 10 or more things that you are thankful for right now. How does this change your perspective? Workout 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18; Jeremiah 33:3 Overtime “Lord, I confess I need to move things from my worry list to my prayer list and give them to You."

2025 Michigan FCA Staff Retreat 🙌 It was a joy to gather together with staff from all over Michigan! We got to experience @detroitlionsnfl training camp and had an amazing time of fellowship after, celebrating all that God has done this ministry year, and looking ahead to all that is to come 🙏 Please be praying for this team as we continue to labor on for the Kingdom ✝️🙌 “Let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us, and establish the work of our hands upon us; yes, establish the work of our hands!” Psalm 90:17 #michiganfca

FCA Outdoors Ministry reaches coaches and athletes in many different realms of outdoor sports! Skill, land, or water, we desire to see Jesus lifted high in these arenas of sport! So, whether you are a coach, student, outdoorsman, or just love spending time in God’s creation, FCA Outdoors has resources and tools to equip you in your journey of bringing the Gospel to your sport or hobby 🙏 What may God be calling you to? #michiganfca #fcaoutdoors

Ready "Walk as children of light—for the fruit of the light results in all goodness, righteousness, and truth—discerning what is pleasing to the Lord." -Ephesians 5:8-10 Set If someone walked up to you and asked, “What does it mean to play ‘in the zone’?” how would you respond? What professional athlete comes to your mind when you think about playing in the zone? As an athlete, you have certainly been in the zone at least once. To play in the zone means that you are unstoppable. You are the “go to.” You can’t miss. I think you get the point—when you are in the zone, it is an awesome experience. What does in the zone mean if you relate it to your spiritual life instead of your sports experience? Have you ever been in the zone spiritually? What does it take to get in the zone? Let’s dig deeper with a few questions based on Ephesians 5:1-10. - Who in the Bible lived “in the zone”? Why? - Paul says to be an imitator of God (see v. 1). What does it mean to imitate someone? - What things does Paul say someone should do to imitate God (see vv. 3-7)? - When playing in the zone, an athlete is unstoppable. When you are living in the zone for Christ, what does your life look like (see vv. 8-10)? The 1924 Olympic runner Eric Liddell said, “God made me fast. And when I run, I feel God’s pleasure. To win is to honor Him.” Ask God to show you what it means to play in the zone for Christ. Pray that you will discover more ways to please Him and not please yourself. The FCA Competitor’s Creed states: “I give my all—all of the time.” When you’re giving your all for Christ, you can bet that you’re spiritually in the zone. Go 1. When you compete, whom do you try to please? 2. What can you do to please God during competition? 3. How do you sense God’s pleasure when you compete? Workout 3 John 1:11 Overtime "Lord, I am consumed with my own performance. Break me of the hold that competition has on me. My prayer is that all who see me compete will know that it is all about You. Transform me into Your agent of change."

CAMP REWIND 👀🙌 We are still in awe of how Jesus moved at Sports Camp and we are expectant of how He will move in 2026! ➡️ Chasing Glory ➡️ Revealed Glory ➡️ Reflecting Glory ➡️ Lasting Glory We exist to live in and for the glory of God! What was your favorite part about camp?! Let us know in the comments⬇️ SAVE THE DATE JUNE 22-25, 2026 - CAMP IS BACK! #michiganfca #fcacamp

Are you a Motorsports athlete or coach interested in FCA?! FCA’s mission is to go where YOU are - We’d love to connect with you to talk more about ministry and how we can partner together for the Kingdom! Never hesitate to send us a DM or send us an email 😆 #fcamx #michiganfca

FCA Huddle Coaches serve a vital role in our ministry! Are you a Huddle coach? Do you know someone that would be interested?! There are many different ways you can serve in this role! We truly believe FCA gives you a platform to open doors to new relationships and Faith conversations within school or team contexts - Is God calling you to step into a role like this?! Reach out to us today! We’d love to connect😎 #michiganfca #fcahuddlecoach

Ready “He has caused his wondrous works to be remembered. The Lord is gracious and compassionate.” -- Psalm 111:4 Set In the early 1980s, Eric Davis joined the Cincinnati Reds. He had finally made it to the top, so this was an exciting night. Davis’s debut began on the road in St. Louis, where he grounded out in the fifth inning of his team's 9-1 loss. Worse yet, Davis was forced to wear a numberless jersey because Cincinnati forgot to pack extra road uniforms. They FORGOT? “I forgot” are two infamous words that plague my life. “I forgot” to call _______ today like I promised. “I forgot” to send _______ the email I promised. “I forgot” his name again. Forgetfulness is frustrating for everyone. Forgetting God is more than frustrating — it’s dangerous! We often forget God and what He has done for us because we have too many other things occupying our thoughts and our time. So today, STOP and REMEMBER. - Remember that we are saved by the grace of God, not by our good deeds. (Ephesians 2:8–9) - Remember to give thanks! When you give thanks to God, the focus is off you. (1 Thessalonians 5:18) - Remember that God loves you and has a plan for you! (John 3:16) God has not forgotten you. He loves you and longs to meet with you today. Go 1. What do you need to remember to do as you train and compete? 2. What practical steps can you take to remember that God loves you? Workout Deuteronomy 32: 17-19 Psalm 106:20-22 Overtime “Father, let me never forget Your love for me and Your plans for me. Clear my mind of things that clutter my view of Your truths. Amen.”

FCA Sports seeks to reach coaches and athletes through leagues and clubs🙌 League and club sports are bigger than ever, and that opens up an amazing opportunity for ministry to happen! Whether you are a coach, parent, student athlete, etc., you can start an FCA league or club TODAY! Reach out to us and we’d love to see what we can do together🙏 #fcasports #michiganfca

Ready “Finally, be strengthened by the Lord and by his vast strength.” – Ephesians 6:10 Set According to some powerlifting websites, the most weight ever lifted in a squat competition was by Nathan Baptist, who lifted more than 1,300 pounds in 2021. It is simply mind-boggling that a human being lifted well over a half-ton by himself. If anything goes awry, such as improper form or a weight shift while the weight is being lifted or his body can’t hold it, it could lead to a severe injury. It takes such great strength to perform such a feat. Making it day to day in this world takes strength, too. There is so much that can draw our attention, and it takes the strength offered by Christ to stay on track. Paul wrote about the Armor of God in his letter to the Ephesian church. We must put on the belt, breastplate, sandals, shield, helmet and sword, which is God’s Word. We need every piece to stand firm in this evil time. But, before he gets into all that, Paul said that we need to know in whom our strength is found. Ephesians 6:10 says to find our strength in the Lord and His strength. If you are a wholehearted follower of Jesus Christ, the power of your Savior is available to help you live as God wants you to. THE God of the universe wants to be the One who gives us strength and security. Let’s aim to live in the power and might of the Lord. We may not lift a half-ton, but He can lift us to live better for Him. That is strength! Go 1. What was the greatest physical feat you have ever achieved? 2. Where do you tend to seek your strength and security? In yourself or God? 3. What can hinder you from turning to Him for your strength in life? Workout Ephesians 6:10-17 Overtime “Father, Your Word says that in Your strength is mine. Too often, I rely on myself. Please forgive me and help me to lean on Your omnipotent, almighty arms. In His name, I pray, Amen.”

STAFF HIGHLIGHT🙌 This month, we are highlighting @bubba_wolfgang and his ministry with @michiganfcaallabilities Brandon, you’re dedication and love for the Lord is evident! Thanks for serving like Jesus and making His name known through All-abilities ministry!! #michiganfca #allabilities

Did you know FCA has 3 types of Huddles? Each one of these Huddles has the same mission: to help you grow in your faith with a community of believers! Let us know what type of Huddle you’re involved in below👀⬇️

Do you have a desire to share the love of Jesus in your school or on your team?! There are hundreds of Huddle groups meeting throughout Michigan, all with one purpose: to glorify God together, have fellowship, and grow closer in our love for Jesus! If you desire that within your area of influence, get an FCA huddle started!!! FCA staff is ready to come alongside you and equip you as you begin to lead at your school! Get connected today at Michiganfca.org/our-team! #michiganfca #fcahuddles

Ready “Put on the full armor of God so that you can stand against the tactics of the Devil” Ephesians 6:11 Set Game day is here. Have I lifted enough? Have I practiced enough? Have I worked hard enough to be ready to compete tonight? These are all questions that run through our minds before we take the field of play. As we sit in the locker room readying for battle, the question we have to answer is, “Am I game ready?” Men and women in Scripture had to prepare for battle—many times against all odds and opponents. Noah faced jeers and taunting of neighbors and friends, and then the flood. Moses faced leaving the only family he knew to lead the Israelites. Job lost it all—possessions, family, and friends—but continued to follow God. Mary lived a quiet life, was approached by an angel, became pregnant, traveled to Bethlehem, and the rest is history. Many more prepared themselves to be “game ready” when God needed them to respond on game day. God prepares His people to stand firm against everything that comes their way. Undefeated opponent, ranked first in the conference, toughest team in the county . . . Will we be ready to play? Are we game ready? Coaches see to it that we are ready to take the field in sports, but who equips us for life? Are we ready for the daily battles? Following God and His Word will ready us like the men and women of old. Our worldly opponent is a crafty one, so we must be equipped for battle. Game on! Go 1. What is your pre-game routine for life? 2. What have you done this week to prepare to face your worldly opponent in daily battles? 3. How can you be game-ready for the trials and temptations of the world? Workout Extra Reading: Psalm 20:7-9; 1 Corinthians 16:13; 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Overtime Lord, help me be fully prepared for battle. Teach me to put on and use Your full armor so that I can stand firm and resist Satan. Amen.

UPCOMING GOLF OUTING👀⛳️ @southcentralmifca is hosting their annual fundraiser golf outing on August 9‼️ There are still foursome spots available!! Come play some golf with us and register today at: scmifca.org/golfouting

2025 FCA LEADERSHIP CAMP🙌 @southcentralmifca had many students attend the @buckeyeborderfca Leadership Camp and it was AMAZING! 120 campers, 24 Huddle Leaders, 20+ volunteers staff! Many students confessed during campfire testimony time of a transformative encounter with Christ, putting aside their sinful ways, evil thoughts, addictions, lack of self-worth, confession of thoughts of hurting themselves, and putting on the fullness of Christ! 4 students were baptized too!! Thank you Jesus!!! You are so, so good! #michiganfca

NEW FCA HUDDLES TRAINING🙌 FCA has recently released new training resources for any volunteers leading FCA Huddles. If that is you, we highly encourage you to take the online course and attend a local workshop in your area! If you are praying about getting a Huddle started in your area but don’t know where to start, this is a good place to begin learning! Let’s go!! #michiganfca #fcahuddles

Ready “Be strong and courageous; don’t be terrified or afraid of them. For it is the Lord your God who goes with you; He will not leave you or forsake you.” - Deuteronomy 31:6 Set Every athlete goes through a time when it’s just not happening for them. For a basketball player, it could be that her shot isn’t falling. For a discus thrower, his release is off. For a baseball player, their batting average is suffering. No matter the sport, if played for any length of time, there will be low points or low seasons when things aren’t going smoothly. And it can be in these seasons when we feel isolated and lose sight on the bigger picture. But rest assured, we aren’t the only ones who have experienced a slump in life. Did you realize that King David, a man after God’s own heart (1 Samuel 13:14), experienced a low point in His relationship with God. God had empowered David to defeat Goliath, win numerous victories in battle and become the first great human king over Israel. But there were also times when David didn’t feel God’s presence, when it just wasn’t happening for him. Psalms 22 starts, “My God, my God, why have You forsaken me?” It’s the same heart cry of Jesus as He hung on the cross. Even David, the chosen one of God, was feeling isolated and far from God. As Christians, we all go through it at some point. A prayer seems to go nowhere, or our quiet times feel dry and fruitless. Our spirit just seems off, and we feel alone. But if we keep reading Psalms 22, we see that David remembers God is always there and will deliver him, regardless of his current circumstances. This same promise is true for us. As Deuteronomy 31 states, God has promised to never leave us or forsake us. As athletes, we will continue to train to push through our physical slumps. As Christians, we are encouraged by turning to the Scriptures, being reminded that God will never abandon us. Low seasons come and go, but His promises last forever. Go 1. How have you struggled as an athlete and Christian? 2. What can you do to keep going, even through the low seasons? 3. How can you encourage others who may be struggling? Workout Psalms 22 2 Corinthians 4:17 Psalm 30:5 2 Peter 1:4

2025 MICHIGAN FCA MOTOCROSS CAMP🙌✝️ Recap from FCA staff⬇️ “The 2025 FCA MX Camp was one to remember! We had some great instructors throughout the week teaching riding techniques and different fundamentals. Praise God for the good weather to ride everyday and thankfully no serious injuries! As the theme Glory was being presented each night at chapel, the huddle time discussions kept getting better and walls started to come down. On the last night, 8 kids made a commitment to follow Jesus for the first time and many rededicating their lives! Our huddle leaders and many key volunteers served with excellence to create an environment where the Spirit could move! Many leaders and campers mentioned they are already excited for next year.“ “Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him” Psalm 34:8 #michiganfca #fcamx

2025 Michigan FCA All-Abilities Camp🙌 We praise God for our first ever All-Abilities camp! 4 different sports, 28 campers, and tons of volunteers to make this happen! This was an amazing, joy-filled day for everyone involved. The spirit of God was present in awesome ways!! Thank you Jesus for loving us and creating us uniquely in your image! #michiganfca

FCA Character Coaches play a vital role in a teams success on and off the field! Character coaches can be any Christian Leaders who desire to impact a local team by building Christ-like character within the athletes and coaches! If you are looking for ways to serve and impact a local team in your area, please reach out to us and we’d love to connect! Visit our website to learn more: Michiganfca.org/character-coach #michiganfca

Michigan FCA “CTO” Marriage Retreat 2025🙌 Recap from FCA Staff⬇️ “Overall, the weekend was an amazing experience for coaches and their spouses to reinvest relationally, rest meaningfully, and renew spiritually. There were a total of 30 couples gathered together for a time of fun, fellowship, and learning how couples can be intentional to keep God at the center of their marriage. Special thanks to Rob and Karen Shive for taking the time to lead interactive workshops that shared great information, Biblical truth, along with practical steps couples can take to grow closer to the Lord and their spouse. The main verse used for the weekend was Matthew 7:24-25: “Therefore, everyone who hears these words of mine and acts on them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain fell, the rivers rose, and the winds blew and pounded that house. Yet it didn’t collapse, because its foundation was on the rock.” Praise God for an incredible weekend! Couples are headed home with a passion for one another and a mission to model Christ’s love as they impact lives through the world of sports!” Thank you Jesus!! #michiganfca

Ready “‘What you’re doing is not good,’ Moses’s father-in-law said to him.” – Exodus 18:17 Set In the documentary “The Redeem Team,” about the 2008 Gold medal-winning USA Men’s Olympic basketball team, a domino effect occurred. Almost the entire team had gone out to party after practice until nearly dawn. When they returned to their rooms, they met the late Kobe Bryant on his way to work out. Instead of going out to party, he had gone to his room and rested for an early start the next day. Bryant’s teammates thought he was crazy, but by the end of that week, the entire team followed his example. Everyone has influence. We may not be a Kobe, LeBron James or Carmelo Anthony, but how we live and play sports can be an example to others. When Jethro, the father-in-law of Moses, visited the Israelite camp after they left Egypt, he got a first-hand view of how things were run. Jethro saw Moses judging and settling disputes from sunup to sundown. Jethro was concerned and encouraged Moses to reorganize and put trusted men over smaller groups to handle minor disputes, and then the larger issues would come to Moses and the Lord. When Jethro saw that Moses would wear himself out doing things the old way, he used their relationship to guide him to a better plan. That is influence. Matthew 12:34 says, “For the mouth speaks from the overflow of the heart.” What is in us, who we truly are, is revealed in our words, attitude and behavior – and they impact others. Use your influence to help others and point to Jesus wherever possible. Go 1. Who has had the greatest influence on you as an athlete? 2. Who has had the greatest influence on you as a follower of Jesus? 3. When you consider that you’re an influencer for Jesus, what goes through your mind? Workout Exodus 18:13-22 Matthew 12:33-37 Overtime “Father, people around me need You. I need You every day. Help me to live in a way that draws people to You so that You may become Lord of their lives as You are for mine. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”

MONTHLY STAFF HIGHLIGHT👀 This month, we highlight @chase.eight and his ministry with @semichfca and @fca_outdoors Mike has served Faithfully and seen the Gospel transform lives each year. Praise God! Thank you, Mike, for your service and boldness to share the Good News🙏 #michiganfca

Do you ever struggle with what to read in scripture or where to start?! Join us in reading the “Competitors Challenge” on the FCA Challenge App‼️ The competitors challenge is a daily reading plan with reflection questions to help you grow and testimony videos to praise God for! Download today and follow along with your Bibles!!! #michiganfca #competitorschallenge

Ready “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” - Matthew 6:33 Set I remember being a collegiate athlete and not understanding the fullness of rest. Rest only came when I felt under the weather or if injury occurred. Spending time with God was a mere “on the fly” kind of deal. I would participate in a Bible study once a week and counted that toward my faith hours. That’s how I thought until I met my spiritual mentor, who showed me how to create time for God. A big portion of that lesson was that I had to make the choice to make room for God. My schedule doesn’t come first; God does. And it changed everything for me. As coaches and athletes, schedules are jam packed. You have routines filled with practice plans, competitions scheduled, travels booked, and lifting sessions. Additionally, you deal with extracurricular team participation activities and dinners, school and studying, and personal things, among others. Jesus also was remarkably busy. He was on the move, walking miles and miles to the next town. People stopped and interrupted Jesus all the time. He taught in and out of villages and sat with many for meals. He healed His people and moved through tumultuous crowds. His days were filled teaching His apostles and rebuking those who doubted Him. Despite His wildly busy schedule, Jesus would find a solitary place and pray early in the morning (Mark 1:35). He was notorious for withdrawing from the crowd and His people to go spend time with His Father. People would go looking for Jesus beyond the crowd and find Him in prayer, spending time with God (Luke 4:42). We are also called to spend time with the Father. We must make room and space in our schedule because it will always be worth it. Maybe it’s a few extra minutes before the day begins, or it’s an intentional lunch outside away from everybody else to seek Him. We may have to exchange one small task in exchange for time with God. Amidst the busy schedules, Jesus found time to be with the Father, and so should we. Go 1. How will you create daily space and room for God in your life? What will it take to prioritize time with God?

FCA is all around Michigan, localized into different counties with staff overseeing local areas! Our mission is to lead every coach and athlete into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and His Church. We accomplish this mission through our staff and thousands of volunteers across the state! Whether you are interested in joining staff with FCA or being a volunteer, there’s always a place for YOU! Check out local area websites or tagged social media pages and see how you can get plugged in TODAY🙌 #michiganfca #teamfca

Are you gifted at administrative tasks and want to work in a Gospel-Centered ministry?! Michigan FCA has many Job Opportunities and would love to see where God made be calling you to join #TeamFCA Consider being an Admin with FCA in your local FCA area‼️ Please reach out to us and we will connect you to staff in your local area or visit michiganfca.org to be directed to local websites! #teamfca #michiganfca

2025 Michigan FCA Sports Camp✅✝️ The God who created us and loves us moved in POWER throughout camp. Lives were changes for eternity, people were healed, set free from bondage, prayed for, and sent back to spend their lives surrendered to Jesus. Thank you Father, for loving us deeply and recklessly pursuing us. We rejoice with you as many people have new life and have been adopted into your family!! Thank you to everyone involved, our Huddle Leaders, Coaches, Volunteers, Worship Team, and Staff. This would never be possible without all hands on deck! What does God want to do through FCA in your local area?! Let’s partner together for the Kingdom‼️ “Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us,” Ephesians 3:20 #michiganfca #fcacamp

That’s a wrap. 2025 Michigan FCA Sports Camp Day #3 Lord, you did abundantly more than we could ever possibly think or imagine. We can’t praise you enough! Let your name be lifted high for eternity in Jesus’ name! #michiganfca

Day 2 Recap🙏 #michiganfca #fcacamp

GLORY‼️‼️‼️ Praise the Lord for how He seeks and saves the lost!! Jesus is pursuing the hearts of every camper and we are praying for real transformation in their lives!! Day 3 tomorrow - let’s go!!! #michiganfca #fcacamp

TESTIMONY TUESDAY FROM CAMP🙌 Ellie decided to surrender her life to Christ last night and we are rejoicing alongside Heaven with her!! Thank you Jesus for how you will continue to use Ellie throughout her journey of following you🙏 #michiganfca #fcacamp #testimonytuesday