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

DAY 1 RECAP‼️ The king of kings is alive and moving in power🙏. Jesus, have your way and do what only YOU can do🙌 #michiganfca

Camp is off to an amazing start🙌 Time with Huddle Leaders has been full of prayer and great fellowship! Campers arrive today🙏 #michiganfca #fcacamp

7:30PM THIS TUESDAY Join us on Facebook live to see what the Lord is up to at camp this year!! Link in bio🙏

Michigan International Speedway Ministry Recap!! God was on the move at MIS last week🙏 FCA Staff on MIS: “There were many highlights to MIS ministry this year. The group of 60 volunteers planted many seeds this weekend sharing God’s love to campers, volunteers, and MIS staff. Thousands of cookies were handed out and about 65 pounds of coffee were made. We also handed out FCA bracelets with the FOUR printed on them, Bibles, and “Sundays at the Track” book. Many people were prayed for throughout the week. A woman with a terminal illness came up to the infield crew and asked for prayer. There was not a dry eye around during the prayer. One camper told our team member that he was not religious, but he was ok if we prayed for him. Our team prayed that he comes to know the Lord. After the Jesus Bus had generator issues the first night, 2 campers gave their life to the Lord the following night. Many good conversations were had between the FCA volunteers and the campers. Seeds were planted and many prayers were prayed. The children’s ministry had 8 kids attend where they participated in the Amazing gRace. The kids completed different challenges that all taught them a lesson about God’s grace. The church services had a great turn out this year too. Many people, including some workers, took time out of their morning race day to hear about God. Praise God for a fantastic weekend!” #michiganfca #michiganinternationalspeedway

MICHIGAN FCA STAFF OPENINGS🙏 Do you feel called to sports ministry but only want to serve in a part-time capacity? Consider working for FCA as an ambassador in your local area! Reach out to us today and we’d love to have an initial conversation😉 #michiganfca #fcaambassador #jobopportunity

ONE WEEK. Lord, move in power next week in the lives of EVERYONE in attendance. Come Lord Jesus! “He who testifies to these things says, “Yes, I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.” Revelation 22:20

Ready "Love is patient; love is kind. Love does not envy; is not boastful; is not conceited; does not act improperly; is not selfish; is not provoked; does not keep a record of wrongs; a finds no joy in unrighteousness, but rejoices in the truth; bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never ends." 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 Set Baseball is often a game of controlled failure. Failing 7 out of 10 times can be considered a success. Unfortunately, this isn’t the same in our relationships. In a large local tournament, one of our top players chose to play with a stronger team—a choice he was allowed to make. I was glad for him because he made a decision and stuck with it. Some families were offended because they felt we could win the tournament if we had him with us. After the tournament and as the season progressed, accusing e-mails flew around. One, in particular, caught my attention. One of the lines read, “apologize and seek forgiveness.” I was hit with a realization—as Christians we are in the ministry of reconciliation. Jesus came to earth, hung on the cross, and was separated from the Father for love. While we never “apologized” nor sought “forgiveness,” the Master endured the cross for the joy set before Him . . . for me. I began to understand that while I was lost, He was offering me eternal life, with no need to ask. He first forgave me, so I could seek His forgiveness and mercy. Unlike baseball, we can always offer forgiveness, even after someone strikes out with us. Even after the last inning, forgiveness is always on the table. Without love, there can be no forgiveness. Love keeps no records of wrongs. Go 1. Is there someone you need to forgive or tell you love them? 2. Do you have trouble forgiving people? Why do you think this is? Workout John 3:16; Hebrews 12:2 Overtime Lord, thank You for finding me when I was lost. Help me be quick to repent and ask forgiveness when I fail. Help love be my motivation. Amen.

360 Coach is an essential FCA resources for coaches‼️ Whether you are looking to grow personally or leading a Coaches Huddle, this resource will draw you closer to Christ and encourage you to coach with Christ-like love! Go ahead and check it out today at 360coach.fca.org #michiganfca #360coach #fcahuddles

2025 Clare Power Camp in the Books✅🙌 Many young athletes gathered last week to become better athletes in their sport and to learn about who Jesus is! Amazing times of worship, fellowship, and learning to give God glory through sport! Praise God🙌 #fcaglory #fcapowercamp #michiganfca

Ready “He put so much thought in you” – Ephesians 1:5 Set Growing up as a young child, I knew right away that I was different from everyone around me. I was a biracial baby given up at birth and later adopted into an all-white family. All of my relatives and all of the church members were Caucasian. However, I was this light-skinned boy with an afro. I often felt that I was not light enough and my hair was not straight enough. I wondered if this was the reason that I was not treated the same as those around me. I remember playing outside and hearing the other kid’s parents say as they call their kids away, “I don’t know if he’s black, but he’s definitely not white.” As a result, I struggled with how to answer those two questions for years. I struggled with my identity of who I was as well as whose I was. These two unanswered questions caused me to live a life of insecurity, having a true lack of identity. I knew that I was different but couldn’t understand why. In the book of Ephesians, Paul explained to the people of Ephesus how blessed they were. Reminding them that long before the Earth was formed, God had them on His mind. He also told them that they were the focus of His love. This was a message for me as well the message that changed my life. God created me, and He didn’t do it by accident. He spent time creating me into the image that He wanted. And that meant that I belonged to Him. This message applies to you as well. Regardless of your color, who your parents are or even your ability or lack of ability during a game--we belong to Him. We are all His children and He has a deep love and affection for us. Knowing that this is God’s design gives us the ability to let go of any and all insecurities. We all have very important roles and a purpose in His glorious plan on Earth and in Heaven. We were created by Him and for Him. Amen! Go 1. Have you struggled in finding your true identity and purpose? 2. Are you willing to spend time with Him and His Word? Workout Ephesians 1:6-15; Ephesians 2:19 Overtime - Spend time in prayer praising Him for how He created you uniquely to be you. He loves you and secures you in your identity!

STAFF HIGHLIGHT🙏🙌 This month, we highlight @jbyost31 and her ministry with @northwestmichiganfca Jen has been faithfully serving as an Area Director for the last 3 1/2 years and has seen tremendous impact for Christ in her area! Thank you @jbyost31 for following God’s call on your life and making an eternal impact!🙏

ENGAGE, EQUIP, EMPOWER‼️ E3 is FCA’s model of discipleship that goes directly with how Jesus discipled others here on earth. We believe in being disciples who make disciples! Engage with the Gospel. Equip with Gods word. Empower with the Great Commission. How have you seen E3 play out in your life?! #michiganfca #e3 #discipleship

Michigan FCA seeks to partner with the Local Churches to further advance our mission and ultimately, the Great Commission! Are you a parent or Church-worker who wants to know more about how we can partner together to advance the Gospel? We’d love to have a further conversation! Go ahead and reach out to us on michiganfca.org and we cannot wait to see what God might want to do through you!🙌

3 WEEKS 🕝❗❕ Serve as a Huddle Leader or prayer partner using the links in our bio. See you there 🤝

Ready You will indeed go out with joy and be peacefully guided; the mountains and the hills will break into singing before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands. — Isaiah 55:12 Set Which is a better description of our frame of mind in competition: joy and peace or anxiety and rage? I’ve known competitors from both camps; and I know which ones were more successful and better teammates. Though many coaches pursue their sport in anger, full of anxiety and rage, this Scripture presents another alternative. If we go out in joy and are led in peace, we find the course of life more pleasant and we receive great favor from those around us. Joy, or more simply emotional stability, is important during competition as we experience the inevitable swings of momentum from one team to the other. If we go out in joy, we have the emotional stability to react appropriately to each situation that arises. Peace is the capacity to be calm in the midst of chaos and confusion. Competition is full of moments of confusion, and we’re too often overcome by it. Peace gives us the ability to keep our minds focused on our assignments, even when everything seems to be coming unglued. As we lead our teams today, let peace and joy rule our hearts. Pray for the capacity to stay calm and under control, even in chaotic situations. Seek God’s character of joy to remain emotionally afloat in the midst of a turbulent sea of momentum shifts. Coach with a joyful and peaceful heart today. Go 1. Which of these is a better description of your frame of mind in competition: joy and peace or anxiety and rage? 2. What are the situations that tend to rob you of joy and peace? 3. How can you overcome them and coach at your best? Workout Extra Reading: Psalm 5:7–12; Isaiah 29:17–24; Philippians 4:2–8 Overtime Father, thank You for the privilege to be a coach. Please fill my heart with Your joy and peace as I lead my team as a representative of Christ. Amen. #michiganfca #weeklydevo

HUDDLE HIGHLIGHT 🙌 @springbrookfca has been growing each week and providing students an opportunity to grow together in their walk with Christ! We know how hard it is to do life alone, and fellowship keeps us pursuing Christ together! “And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.” Hebrews 10:24-25 #michiganfca #huddlehighlight

FCAresources.com has many resources that will equip you to be an effective leader for Christ on your campus! Whether you are a student, coach, teacher, or anyone else involved in FCA, the resources on this website are rooted in God's word and will help you in your leadership journey! Go ahead, try it out TODAY! These are free resources for anyone to use!! If you have used fcaresources before, let us know in the comments how it has equipped you as a leader or grown you in your personal walk with Christ! #michiganfca #fcaresources

Ready “He lets me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside quiet waters.” – Psalm 23:2 Set Rest and recovery days are crucial for athletes. Rest days allow the body’s muscles to recover and repair. This, in return, builds strength but also prevents overtraining. Constant working or training without an athlete resting or recovering can lead to their body being unable to repair itself. It would be fair to say that rest days are just as important as training days. An athlete needs both to be good at their sport. Rest days aren’t just important for our sport but also for our faith. God calls us to work hard and do good works. He loves when we do well in our sport, our grades and other areas of our personal lives, but He rejoices and adores when we do good for His Kingdom. He loves when we obey His commands and love Him and our neighbors. God doesn’t only call us to work but also to rest. We often forget that rest is biblical. It is something God wants us to do and commands us to do. Sometimes, it’s hard for us as athletes to understand the importance of rest because we love to work hard, practice hard, play hard and compete hard. We love to be 100 percent in our sport. As Christians, we also love serving, going and doing stuff for Christ, our friends, our team and others around us. But we cannot forget to rest. When we look at Scripture, we see that God rested on the seventh day, Jesus slept in boats, and Jesus told His disciples to rest even in the middle of a busy season. But it isn’t just physical rest. God tells us to draw near to Him and for all who are weary to find rest in Him. In our faith, sleep is important, and so is spiritual rest. God needs us to be physically rested so we can be ready to be used by Him and serve others. When we read the Word and pray, we find spiritual rest. If we don’t stop and surrender the busy seasons of our lives to God and find rest, we will hurt ourselves and possibly others around us. Go 1. Is it hard to think of rest as an act of obeying God? 2. How can you get physical and spiritual rest throughout your week? Workout Genesis 2:2 Mark 4:35-41

HURRY‼️‼️ Michigan FCA 2025 Camp Store ends TONIGHT! 10% of each item purchased goes directly to our Michigan FCA Camp Scholarship Fund, meaning that you get to represent FCA with style while also helping make life-changing camp opportunities available to others – that’s a WIN-WIN! Don’t miss out on some awesome camp gear😉 Link in bio or visit here: https://fcacamp25.itemorder.com/shop/home/

DON’T MISS OUT! 👀‼️ Our first ever FCA Cheer and Dance camp in Michigan is happening this summer! Improve in your skills as an athlete while growing in your relationship with Christ! Learn more at link in bio! Full team not required to attend camp, as this is an individual camp. $325. Scholarships available! Contact Becki Deater if you are interested or with any questions: bdeater@fca.org #michiganfca #fcacamp

HUDDLE HIGHLIGHT🙏 FCA Huddles are student-led Bible studies that trains students to be disciples who make disciples. We praise God for how he is moving at Berrien Springs High School… for the Kingdom!! #kingdomwork #michiganfca

We need YOU! We believe the prayer is the vessel in which God changes lives, and without it, He won’t move. Partner with us by joining our prayer team for spring arbor camp June 23-26th as 600+ people gather to hear the Gospel and grow deeper in their Faith for the week! All you have to do is say YES!🙌 Link in bio to sign up and receive prayer prompts. #michiganfca #prayer #fcacamp

FCA Challenge App has many resources you can use to grow deeper in your Faith! Whether you need lessons for your Huddle, a daily reading plan, or want to hear testimonies from local schools, the challenge app has it all👀 Download on the App Store or Google Play App today! #michiganfca #fcachallenge #challengeapp

Are you a collegiate athlete or current college-student? FCA Sports Camp has tremendous impact in the lives of young athletes and all those involved! We are still looking for 25 more Huddle Leaders (camp counselors) to spend a week discipling a group of young athletes and helping them grow in their sport too! If you feel God leading you to serve this summer or know someone who may be interested, please reach out to us! See you at camp🙌 #michiganfca #fcacamp #huddleleader

Ready There is no fear in love; instead, perfect love drives out fear, because fear involves punishment. So the one who fears has not reached perfection in love. We love because He first loved us. – 1 John 4:18-19 Set Wherever your sports field lies; whether underwater, in the air or on a grassy area; there is an extra opponent that can sneak on the field and hold you back from reaching your potential. It does not respect your skill level, past achievements or life experience. It can slowly creep into your mind or rush over you like a tidal wave. This elusive opponent can be labeled as fear. But where does this fear come from? The source of fear is your insecurities. Sometimes fear can save your life, which of course is healthy. But in most situations the grip of fear is unnecessary and the insecurity producing it is rooted in sin. This is why John explains that where there is love, there is no fear. He is not referring to the healthy fears, such as respect or reverence for God and His authority. Instead, John is addressing the unhealthy fear of being afraid of God since God is love. Such fear produces guilt and distorts the true character of God. The love of God unites. It perfectly unites you to God and you with others. Understanding and responding to God in love enables you to recognize God’s love for you and your true identity in Him. It is only then that competition becomes an opportunity to show your love for God, for your teammates and for your opponents. Your identity is not in the victory or loss but securely in the Savior and Lord Jesus Christ. It is by pursuing your love for God that you will have the strength to overcome any insecurity and eliminate fear from your mind and from the field of play. Go 1. How has fear affected your ability to compete on the sports field? 2. What insecurity can you identify as the cause of this fear? 3. Are you willing to give your insecurity to God and grow in His love for you? Workout 2 Timothy 1:7 Romans 8:28 John 15:11-13 Overtime Lord God, help me to grow in your love so I can love others and honor you in all I do; amen.

Michigan FCA Outdoors Camp 2025🙌🙌🙌 We are praising God for how the Lord moved at outdoors camp this year! “FCA Outdoors Camp was held this past weekend in Grayling, MI at Cedar Hollow Lodge. 22 Campers attended and all of them had an amazing time! Campers were able to participate in archery, fishing, BB guns, hatchet throwing, hay rides, and an epic shed hunt in the woods! One camper said, “I loved that I was able to experience life without electronics and screens and learn more about and become closer to God. I loved just being outside.” One parent reported that her campers couldn’t stop talking about how much fun they had the entire drive home. We are grateful for Cedar Hollow Lodge welcoming us to their beautiful property and lodge, and Adam Ray for going above and beyond as our Camp Speaker, both bringing the Word and engaging with our campers. We are so excited for future Outdoor Camp Opportunities!” - Jen Yost, FCA Area Director #michiganfca #fcaoutdoors

Michigan FCA All-Abilities Camp‼️‼️‼️ July 16th @pathfinderchurch We can’t wait to see how the Lord uses this camp to glorify His name and we can’t do this without YOU! We need lots of volunteers!! Come serve with us from 9AM-3PM at Camp! Learn more and register: michiganfca.org/aacamp #michiganfca #fcacamp #allabilities

HUDDLE HIGHLIGHT 🙌 This week, we are highlighting Mancelona Area Schools! God has been moving in powerful ways and continues to build strong leaders for His name throughout local schools. Great work @northwestmichiganfca #huddlehighlight #michiganfca

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. Want to learn more? Send us a message! #michiganfca #fcainternational #nordicregion

Ready “He put so much thought in you” – Ephesians 1:5 Set Growing up as a young child, I knew right away that I was different from everyone around me. I was a biracial baby given up at birth and later adopted into an all-white family. All of my relatives and all of the church members were Caucasian. However, I was this light-skinned boy with an afro. I often felt that I was not light enough and my hair was not straight enough. I wondered if this was the reason that I was not treated the same as those around me. I remember playing outside and hearing the other kid’s parents say as they call their kids away, “I don’t know if he’s black, but he’s definitely not white.” As a result, I struggled with how to answer those two questions for years. I struggled with my identity of who I was as well as whose I was. These two unanswered questions caused me to live a life of insecurity, having a true lack of identity. I knew that I was different but couldn’t understand why. In the book of Ephesians, Paul explained to the people of Ephesus how blessed they were. Reminding them that long before the Earth was formed, God had them on His mind. He also told them that they were the focus of His love. This was a message for me as well the message that changed my life. God created me, and He didn’t do it by accident. He spent time creating me into the image that He wanted. And that meant that I belonged to Him. This message applies to you as well. Regardless of your color, who your parents are or even your ability or lack of ability during a game--we belong to Him. We are all His children and He has a deep love and affection for us. Knowing that this is God’s design gives us the ability to let go of any and all insecurities. We all have very important roles and a purpose in His glorious plan on Earth and in Heaven. We were created by Him and for Him. Amen! Go 1. Have you struggled in finding your true identity and purpose? 2. Are you willing to spend time with Him and His Word? Workout Ephesians 1:6-15; Ephesians 2:19

HUDDLE HIGHLIGHT‼️🚨 God has been moving through Westland John Glenn High School in @semichfca Talking about who Jesus really is and how He came to save US because He loves US! How amazing is it to have a relational savior who wants deep connection with us!? We see you @semichfca #michiganfca #fcahuddle #frommyglorytohisglory

FCA engages coaches and athletes with the life-changing news of Jesus through outdoors ministry🛶🎣 Ways to get involved: 1. Michigan FCA Multi-sport camp has 5 spots left for archery!! If you are interested in taking one of these spots, please DM us on here! 2. We also host a state-wide outdoors camp every year where we get to teach kids about Jesus and help them grow in their outdoor sport. This is happening THIS weekend🙌 3. Consider starting a Huddle (Bible-study) in whatever sport you are involved in! Interested in getting more involved with outdoors ministry?! Go to michiganfcaoutdoors.org or contact Mike Tison: mtison@fca.org

“The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few” Matthew 9:37-38 Is God calling you to pursue a career in ministry? — Learn how you can become involved in FCA ministry through joining staff as an Area Director! Area Directors serve local counties throughout Michigan and cast vision through hiring staff, ministering to coaches and athletes, raising funds, and so much more! Michigan FCA has open positions all throughout the state! Check out our open positions and learn more about the Area Director role: teamFCA.org If you don’t see an open position in your area, please reach out through our website and there may still be open positions that aren’t listed! #michiganfca #teamfca #areadirector #michiganjobs

A special THANK YOU to @smartvisionlights for your partnership as a Hole Sponsor for the 2025 Michigan FCA Golf Marathon! Thankful for your partnership and support of the FCA mission! Incredible people and great company - learn more at www.smartvisionlights.com

A special THANK YOU to @conquerorswayofficial for your partnership as a Hole Sponsor for the 2025 Michigan FCA Golf Marathon! Make sure you visit www.theconquerorsway.net for more information - the content and mission of this organization is incredible and we are proud to be partners!

A special THANK YOU to @mvpsportsclubs for your partnership as a Hole Sponsor for the 2025 Michigan FCA Golf Marathon! Thankful for organizations like MVP who do amazing work in the community and support the mission of FCA!

A special THANK YOU to @gcu for your partnership as a Hole Sponsor for the 2025 Michigan FCA Golf Marathon! Thankful for your support of FCA and our mission "to lead every coach and athlete into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and His church!"

A special THANK YOU to @captainslightconsulting for your partnership as a Hole Sponsor for the 2025 Michigan FCA Golf Marathon! Thankful for organizations like Captain's Light who do amazing work and support the mission of FCA!

Ready “But I have this against you: You have abandoned the love you had at first. Remember then how far you have fallen; repent, and do the works you did at first. Otherwise, I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place, unless you repent.” - Revelation 2:4-5 Set A memory forever chiseled in my heart is that of my grandparents' two chairs—always side by side, facing the same direction. Before I married, I set a heart goal to be a couple who communicated well as we grew closer to Christ and each other. I wanted to enjoy spending time together while passing down the legacy of faith to our children and the children God entrusted us to help raise. Over the years, I have learned that to “win at home,” I need to be in the Word daily to seek God’s wisdom, direction and discernment, often so different from what the world dictates. Love and grace are found on the cross, where, out of God’s sacrificial love, the blood of Jesus redeems us. The cross allows us to sit in oneness and unity through the good times and the hard times. Here is the question we must ask ourselves daily: Are we chasing our glory or His? Has my focus shifted from the Savior back to myself again? How do I return to my first love and adjust to loving the LORD with all my heart, mind, soul, and strength? If you have lost your first love, now is the time to repent, or turn back, to Him. Even if you don’t feel like it, open the Word, turn on the praise music, and through prayer, open up the conversations with Him again. As a parent longs to hear from his or her children, He wants to hear from you. He wants to spend time with you. He chose you long ago; all He needs from you is to respond. Go 1. As Christians, we are on the same team, growing in Christ and growing together. Do I have unity with my spouse or teammates? If not, what do I need to do to reconcile? 2. If your faith has grown lukewarm, what steps must you take to return to God and love Him with all your heart, mind, soul, and strength? Workout John 14:6 Deuteronomy 6:5 John 13:34 Ephesians 2:8-9 Overtime Talk to God about where you are at and come to Him in joyful repentance! Rest in His love!

MICHIGAN FCA STAFF HIGHLIGHT🙌 This month we praise God for Eric and the work he is doing with FCA in South Central Michigan. South Central FCA covers Jackson, Hillsdale, Lenawee, and Monroe counties. Learn more about how you can get involved and what God is doing in @southcentralmifca at scmifca.org ‼️

HUDDLE HIGHLIGHT‼️🙌 West Ottawa High School has seen God transforming lives and hearts at their Huddle each week!! We love getting to see students come together and worship their Savior together! @fca_wo @fcalakeshore We see YOU! Keep seeking after the presence of God!! #fcahuddle #michiganfca #worship

FCA engages coaches and athletes with the Gospel in many different ways, one of them being Motorsports! Motorsports are, at their simplest form, sports with motors. They include aircrafts, snowmobiles, snowbikes and watercrafts. Motorsports include 2-wheel sports such as cross country, EnduroCross, freestyle, motocross and road racing. The sport environment also includes 4-wheel sports like ATVs, drag racing, Formula 1 racing, Grand Prix motorcycle racing, IndyCar, monster trucks, NASCAR, rally cars, side-by-sides and sprint cars. Motorsports athletes generally live out their racing passion throughout their lifetimes. Organized competition is popular, but there are also families who participate in the sport as a hobby. Michigan FCA hosts a week long Motorcross camp July 7-11, 2025 at Camp Harvest! Ethan Day, FCA MX Rep says this about camp: “FCA aims to include every student athlete in sports. We are excited to engage Motorsports athletes by offering our MI FCA Motocross Camp! God has blessed this camp with an amazing track and facilities with people who want to make a difference in this sport and impact these kids with the love of Christ. After long days of training at the track, everyone comes together for a chapel service in the evening to be equipped with the Word! Throughout the week, the Gospel is presented and it is so powerful to see His Spirit start working on these athletes! By the end of the week, they are given the invitation to accept Jesus for the first time or recommit their lives to serving the Lord! The bond these athletes have from the sport of motocross and seeing each other every weekend cultivates trust in expressing their faith, especially by the end of this week. We are excited for what the Lord has in store this year! If you are interested in hearing more or getting involved (huddle leading, registration, medical, etc.) please visit this page and reach out with any questions!” https://www.fcamx.org/michigan-camp #michiganfca #fcamx

DEADLINE EXTENDED UNTIL MAY 14‼️🔔 Create a shirt design for a chance to win $100 gift card to FCA Gear and have your design featured at our 2025 Camp Store!! More details and design information at michiganfca.org/shirt #michiganfca #shirtdesigncontest

READY “For nothing is will be impossible with God.” – Luke 1:37 SET I absolutely love a good upset in sports! Some of my all-time favorites are when the USA Hockey Team beat the Russians in the Olympic Games of 1980; when the NY Jets beat the Baltimore Colts in Super Bowl III; or when Buster Douglas knocked out Mike Tyson for the heavyweight title! I realize that even as I list my favorites, you were likely thinking of yours! Upsets are just fun to watch and they remind us why we play the game; no matter how impossible the odds might seem, the underdog can still “shock the world” and pull off an upset! But upsets don’t just happen in sports; they happen in all aspects of life. And the Bible is full of examples of when the impossible turns possible. In John 11, we read about the story when Mary and Martha sent word ahead to Jesus that they needed His help. Lazarus was sick and likely to die if Jesus didn’t get there fast. Jesus chose to take his time so that the power and glory of God could be on full display. By the time he arrived, Lazarus had been dead for four days. So, when Jesus called for Lazarus to come out of the tomb, He created the greatest upset most had ever seen. Death was the heavy favorite, but Jesus brought Lazarus back to life. Ultimately, Jesus would later defeat death and the grave once and for all by rising from the dead Himself, completing the greatest upset the world will ever see. This is really good news for everyone who is discouraged or feeling defeated. God is urging us to hang on to faith, to grab ahold of just a bit more courage, to fix our eyes on Jesus and get them off our circumstances. So, don’t give up on God, because He will never give up on you. Keep believing that nothing is impossible for those who believe. And keep looking for the upsets in the toughest areas of life. GO - As a coach or athlete, have you experienced pressure, adversity or trials that have seemed insurmountable? - In what ways have you experienced doubt and discouragement in those circumstances? - What can you do right now to put the control back in the capable hands of God? WORKOUT John 11:1-44; Mark 9:23 #michiganfca #devotional

HUDDLE HIGHLIGHT‼️🚨 From a Fields of Faith worship night that led one student, Bryce Wood, to start a Huddle at Greenville, which led a middle school student to start a Huddle at the middle school, which led the community to get involved and be a part of what God is doing. @fcagreenville @greenvillemsfca We are SO excited for how God is moving and the zeal you have to advance His Kingdom!! To God be the Glory🙌 #michiganfca #jesuschangeseverything

FCA Sports is a unique avenue of ministry that engages coaches, athletes, and the community with the Gospel through sport clubs and leagues. Club and league sports are bigger than ever, and FCA is leveraging that to spread the hope of Jesus in greater capacities! We believe it is vital to GO where the people are, and we invite you to partner with us in this mission of growing FCA Sports ministry in Michigan. If you want to learn more about how you can get involved or start FCA Sports ministry in your area, please reach out to us on our website: michiganfca.org #fcasports #michiganfca

Are you looking for a career of significance? Do you have a passion for sports and Jesus? — Learn how you can become involved in FCA ministry through joining staff as an Area Representative! Area Reps have the unique calling to engage, equip, and empower coaches and athletes to know and live for Christ. Michigan FCA has open positions all throughout the state! Check out open positions and learn more at: teamFCA.org If you don’t see an open position in your area, please reach out through our website and there may still be open positions that aren’t listed! #michiganfca #teamfca #jobopportunity #michiganjobs

You are worth more than the birds! Ready “Aren’t five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten in God’s sight. Indeed, the hairs of your head are all counted. Don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.” – Luke 12:6-7 Set Going into senior year, my goal was to be the best leader and player on the team. I had worked hard all summer and thought that by then, I must have proved my worth. I was stronger, faster and sharper and had studied the game more than ever. Still, I found that I was less indispensable to my team than I thought. Sometimes, I didn’t even start and found myself sitting on the bench as a senior. This was heartbreaking and made me start questioning my worth. I slowly sunk away into myself and stopped working out and pushing myself. My self-doubt led me to believe I didn’t add anything to my team. A teammate saw me shrinking away and how disappointed I was after a game. They encouraged me that even though I might not be playing the part I thought I was, I was still an essential team member. They reminded me of my worth and how that wasn’t determined by how many minutes I played that day. This friend reminded me that my worth was found in Christ, not in the game’s results. How wonderful an affirmation we have from Jesus in Luke of our worth to Him. Each hair we have on our head is counted and known, meaning our Father knows us to the most intimate detail. He reminds us that if a cheap bird is taken care of, how much more are we cared for as image-bearers of God? We should take heart that no matter what happens here on earth that may or may not make us feel worthy, Christ always called us worthy in His eyes. Go 1. Are you struggling with self-doubt? In what area of your life is the struggle the hardest? 2. How do you think God views you? Workout Psalm 139:13-15 Romans 5:8 Overtime “God, thank You for caring so deeply about Your children. Each day, You show us Your perfect love. Help us to know whose we are and to claim our worth in You. Amen.”

“O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?” He is risen! Jesus, we give you all the glory and praise today and everyday, for saving us from our sin and into everlasting life with you. We encourage you to spend time today reflecting on the vast love of the Father and the depths He went to be in relationship with you. Give your heart to Him, He loves you so dearly and longs to hear your voice! #HeisRisen #michiganfca

It is Finished. The weight of all of our sin and shame on Jesus, to the extent He was separated, banished from God the Father. Thank you Father, for your relentless, pursuing love of us. May we draw near to your heart today and the depths you went to save us! #ItIsFinished #michiganfca

ONE MONTH OUT👀🏕️ Michigan FCA Outdoors Camp is one month out!! If you love outdoor sports or just being in God’s creation, this is a great camp for YOU! Register at northwestmichiganfca.org/outdoors-camp or at the link in our bio! @northwestmichiganfca #outdoorscamp #fcaoutdoors #fcacamp

JOIN US!! ⛳️🏌️‍♂️ Do you love golf & want a fun way to support FCA Ministry?! Consider playing in our golf marathon coming up at the beautiful @pilgrimsrungolfclub on May 5th. You can also support us by becoming a hole sponsor‼️ If you are interested, message us or learn more here: Michiganfca.org/golfmarathon #golfmarathon #michiganfca #fcagolf #supportus

CAMP T-SHIRT DESIGN CONTEST 👀‼️ Do you want your design to be featured at our Michigan FCA Sports Camp in June?! ➡️First-place winner will have their design featured on a shirt that will be sold at 2025 FCA Camp Stores & you will also receive your shirt + a $100 gift card to FCA Gear Store!! (Runner-up will receive a $50 gift card as well) More details & RSVP form to participate at michiganfca.org/shirt or at the link in our bio!! May the best design win 🤝

Come serve with us at FCA Summer Camp! ☀️🏀✝️ Details: ➡️ June 23-26th (training June 21st & 22nd) ➡️ All lodging & meals covered for the week ➡️ Best week of the summer!! Huddle Leaders lead a group of 8-10 middle or high schoolers throughout the week to help them grow in their Faith & sport. The fun, Joy, & laughter is endless!! If you are interested in serving this week, email: michigancamp@fca.org or DM us on here!

Hey everyone - registration is open for our FIRST EVER Cheer and Dance camp in Michigan! You can learn more at www.michiganfca.org/spiritcamp - this will be 3 days of top level instruction by some of the top college programs in the country, all while being encouraged by God’s Word through chapels, small group huddle times, and resources. Spread the word if you know someone who might be interested!

Exciting news! Registration for FCA Sports Camp is now open (www.michiganfca.org/sportscamp)! Athletes entering grades 7-12 can secure their spot for an unforgettable experience from June 23-26, 2025, at Spring Arbor University. Take advantage of our early-bird rate of $250, available until 2/28 or until the first 300 registrations are filled. With various sports offered, this camp is a great gift opportunity for your athlete's personal growth and spiritual development. Don't wait! #FCA #SportsCamp #YouthAthletes #EarlyBird #Summer2025 https://conta.cc/3CNQcoO https://conta.cc/3ZwNrRO