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At FCA, our mission is to lead every coach and athlete into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and His Church. How we do this is by engaging coaches and athletes relationally and with the Gospel. 

We equip those Christians that want to grow and be apart of our huddles. Ultimately, we want to empower our coaches and athletes to share their faith and lead ministry. 

Finally, we want to empower Christian leaders. These FCA Leaders then go out and make more disciples by leading and serving our unique ministry environments.
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Thankful! But we will miss these faces as we wrap up school! Thank you to all of our Huddle coaches, Volunteers, Athletes, and Ministry partners! May we continue to trust in Him as we conclude another year. 24/7 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13 Area Rep: Josh Helscher, Mississippi Valley FCA #god #jesus #sports #fca #bible
Burlington High School. So thankful for all who helped, but especially our senior leaders. They will be missed. Grateful for the student-athletes who are returning for 2024-2025. Area Rep: John Flaherty, Mississippi Valley FCA #god #jesus #sports #fca #bible
End of the year celebration for SEPolk 6, 7,8th grade FCA. Students are encouraged to stay involved in, or get connected to, youth programming this summer! Grateful for the leadership of the Huddles Coaches, Joey Henderschott and Meaghan Nelson, for pouring into the kids all year!! Thanks to New Life Church Heather Andy Miller, High Pointe Church Darin A. Struble Caleb Struble, and Bob and Lynne Schueler for providing food, drinks and prizes! “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. 6 If you do not remain in me, you are like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned. 7 If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. 8 This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples. John 15:5-8 Area Rep: Nan Veach, Central Iowa FCA #desmoinesiowa #grimesiowa #westdesmoinesiowa #waukeeiowa #urbandaleiowa #carlisle #ankenyiowa #cliveiowa #johnstoniowa #god #jesus #sports #fca #faith
What an amazing year Mediapolis have had athletically. So many of the athletes able to share their faith through the media. Will miss those leaders too. Excited to see what God does with the coaches and athletes in year 4. Area Rep: John Flaherty, Mississippi Valley FCA #god #jesus #sports #bible #FCA #FCA247
We finished with Burlington Notre Dame this week. Hard to believe we Launched a few months ago. So much excitement there by the coaches and athletes. God is on the move in Southeast Iowa. Area Rep: John Flaherty, Mississippi Valley FCA #god #jesus #sports #bible #FCA #FCA247
West Burlington FCA. They have been awesome. So thankful for the hurdles this leadership team has gotten over. Please pray that God will raise leaders from the remaining huddle as this group is seeing the entire leadership team graduate. Thank you to our volunteers for all the help and leadership they have provided. Area Rep: John Flaherty, Mississippi Valley FCA #god #jesus #sports #bible #FCA #FCA247
End of the year FCA huddle with Newton HS & Berg MS combined! Area Rep: Nan Veach, Central Iowa FCA #desmoinesiowa #grimesiowa #westdesmoinesiowa #waukeeiowa #urbandaleiowa #carlisle #ankenyiowa #cliveiowa #johnstoniowa #god #jesus #sports #fca #faith
Thankful for the coaches and athletes who attended Fort Madison's first Fields of Faith event #FieldsOfFaith #FCA247 last Wednesday. Looking forward to an entire year with the coaches and athletes of the Dog Pound. Area Rep: John Flaherty, Mississippi Valley FCA #god #jesus #sports #fca #bible
Van Buren softball girls and FCA leaders joined together for a group prayer before the start of their season!! Good luck with the season girls!! Area rep: Chad Setterstrom #god #jesus #sports #fca #faith #fca247
Raya Cruze led the last Bible study of the year at Johnston High School this week! Area Rep: Renee Carver, Central Iowa FCA #desmoinesiowa #grimesiowa #westdesmoinesiowa #waukeeiowa #urbandaleiowa #carlisle #ankenyiowa #cliveiowa #johnstoniowa #drakefca #god #jesus #sports #fca #faith
The seniors at DCG answered some questions about why FCA at DCG? Then they were able to give their favorite verse and what it meant to them. Prov 16:3 Prov 1:33 Deut 31:6 Rom 8:28 James 1:2 Phil 4:13 Is 40:31 After that, teacher and Coach, Heather Every, gave a special message to the seniors! Heather Every: keep living for Jesus! Our roots go deeper when when things get hard! He is always there! He always keeps his promises! Get plugged into to campus ministry & church at college! The harvest is plentiful but workers are few!! Matthew 9:37 John 17:27 John 15:1. Remain in Me! Area Rep: Renee Carver, Central Iowa FCA #desmoinesiowa #grimesiowa #westdesmoinesiowa #waukeeiowa #urbandaleiowa #carlisle #ankenyiowa #cliveiowa #johnstoniowa #drakefca #god #jesus #sports #fca #faith
Final Saydel FCA huddle of the year. “So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus.” ‭‭Romans‬ ‭8‬:‭1‬ ‭NLT‬‬ There is no shame in your new life in Christ. Area Rep: Nan Veach, Central Iowa FCA #desmoinesiowa #grimesiowa #westdesmoinesiowa #waukeeiowa #urbandaleiowa #carlisle #ankenyiowa #cliveiowa #johnstoniowa #god #jesus #sports #fca #faith
End of the year Senior Send-Off at Southeast Polk FCA. Pastor Luke from New Hope shared what living as a disciple truly means. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit Matthew 28:19 Area Rep: Nan Veach, Central Iowa FCA #desmoinesiowa #grimesiowa #westdesmoinesiowa #waukeeiowa #urbandaleiowa #carlisle #ankenyiowa #cliveiowa #johnstoniowa #god #jesus #sports #fca #faith
Jace Bauer is a former Ankeny FB player who won a state championship and is now at Sam Houston State. Shared his testimony at Ankeny FCA! Area rep: Dave Applegate, Central Iowa FCA #desmoinesiowa #grimesiowa #westdesmoinesiowa #waukeeiowa #urbandaleiowa #carlisle #ankenyiowa #cliveiowa #johnstoniowa #drakefca #god #jesus #sports #fca #faith
The Johnston FCA held its end of the year BBQ last night with tons of food & games & senior testimonies. They had over 80 students in attendance! Seniors: Daniel Grider Lauren Hendrickson Megan Ostrander Olivia Womacks Area Rep: Renee Carver, Central Iowa FCA #desmoinesiowa #grimesiowa #westdesmoinesiowa #waukeeiowa #urbandaleiowa #carlisle #ankenyiowa #cliveiowa #johnstoniowa #drakefca #god #jesus #sports #fca #faith
Congratulations to Emily & Kiernan, two rowers that have been FCA leaders at Drake take part in a special early graduation since they will be in New Jersey at their conference meet next weekend during the normal commencement. Also congrats to volleyball player Kacie Rewerts as she came to tell Dave & I goodbye!! Always sad to see them leave! Area Rep: Renee Carver, Central Iowa FCA #desmoinesiowa #grimesiowa #westdesmoinesiowa #waukeeiowa #urbandaleiowa #carlisle #ankenyiowa #cliveiowa #johnstoniowa #drakefca #god #jesus #sports #fca #faith
Chad Setterstrom praying for a couple of track athletes prior to competition at the district meet! Be available, present, and willing to pray for others!! Area Rep: Chad Setterstrom, Eastern Iowa FCA #god #jesus #sports #fca #faith
This week Chris Barr came and spoke at DCG. The athletes enjoyed some breakfast pizza & Jesus! Chris talked on Emotions & the struggle with Arrogance! We are ambassadors of the King of Kings. How are we walking? Are our words & action worthy? He keeps forgiving & loving us! Every moment in life matters!! What is your motive? Coaches: it’s not what you want from them, it’s what you want for them! Adversity gives you character… chisels us when we do the right thing. We must go to Jesus first always! Are we doing it for him! Area Rep: Renee Carver, Central Iowa FCA #desmoinesiowa #grimesiowa #westdesmoinesiowa #waukeeiowa #urbandaleiowa #carlisle #ankenyiowa #cliveiowa #johnstoniowa #drakefca #god #jesus #sports #fca #faith
Pete Traynor, Urbandale’s strength, and conditioning coach, spoke at Urbandale FCA! God has promised he is always with us! Jesus will carry us through! Jesus promised he would never leave us! Area Rep: Renee Carver, Central Iowa FCA #desmoinesiowa #grimesiowa #westdesmoinesiowa #waukeeiowa #urbandaleiowa #carlisle #ankenyiowa #cliveiowa #johnstoniowa #drakefca #god #jesus #sports #fca #faith
This week DMC High School held a mini Fields of Faith on their football field during school. Pizza was served and a question & answer panel was held with the junior & senior FCA student leaders! Thank you seniors & Kyle Flynn for your leadership this year! Area Rep: Renee Carver, Central Iowa FCA #desmoinesiowa #grimesiowa #westdesmoinesiowa #waukeeiowa #urbandaleiowa #carlisle #ankenyiowa #cliveiowa #johnstoniowa #drakefca #god #jesus #sports #fca #faith
I was blessed to be able to speak this morning to the Des Moines Christian middle school FCA huddle! I spoke on Legacy and Jesus left the perfect legacy. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these.” Mark 12:30-31 Area Rep: Renee Carver, Central Iowa FCA #desmoinesiowa #grimesiowa #westdesmoinesiowa #waukeeiowa #urbandaleiowa #carlisle #ankenyiowa #cliveiowa #johnstoniowa #drakefca #god #jesus #sports #fca #faith
Newton FCA! Advice for Seniors: Seek wisdom like Solomon! Trust in the LORD with all your heart And do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He will make your paths straight. Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the LORD and turn away from evil. Proverbs 3:5-7 Area Rep: Nan Veach, Central Iowa FCA #desmoinesiowa #grimesiowa #westdesmoinesiowa #waukeeiowa #urbandaleiowa #carlisle #ankenyiowa #cliveiowa #johnstoniowa #god #jesus #sports #fca #faith
End of the year, Drake bonfire at Dave’s last night! S’mores for the kids and sharing and then praying out of the seniors! Area Rep: Renee Carver, Central Iowa FCA #desmoinesiowa #grimesiowa #westdesmoinesiowa #waukeeiowa #urbandaleiowa #carlisle #ankenyiowa #cliveiowa #johnstoniowa #drakefca #god #jesus #sports #fca #faith
Bondurant-Farrar Baccalaureate Service hosted by BF FCA. Huddle Coaches, Chris Jermeland and Haley Fall, sent off their senior huddle leaders, commissioned new leaders and everyone received great words of encouragement from Coach Zach Pfantz! Thanks to the New Life Church worship team and to Federated Church for their hospitality! The accolades are great, but they will fade. A relationship with Jesus will last a lifetime! -Pfantz “Don’t store up treasures here on earth, where moths eat them and rust destroys them, and where thieves break in and steal. Store your treasures in heaven, where moths and rust cannot destroy, and thieves do not break in and steal. Wherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will also be.” ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭6‬:‭19‬-‭21‬ Area Rep: Nan Veach, Central Iowa FCA #desmoinesiowa #grimesiowa #westdesmoinesiowa #waukeeiowa #urbandaleiowa #carlisle #ankenyiowa #cliveiowa #johnstoniowa #god #jesus #sports #fca #faith
Indianola Middle School track huddle finishes their 7 week season. Many thanks to Jana McGraw and Jeremy Weeks for their faithful and effective leadership. Spent our meetings looking at the “I am” statements of Jesus. Area Rep: Dave Turnball, South Central FCA #god #jesus #sports #fca #faith #madison #warren #marion #mahaska #pella #union #clarke #lucas #monroe #wapello #ringgold #decatur #wayne #appanoose #davis #poweshiek #fcasimpson
Thank you, Haylee Lehman for speaking last night to the Drake cuddle about your face and how important it is to surround yourself with other believers!! 1 Corinthians 15:33 Proverbs 13:20 Proverbs 17:17 Proverbs 27:17 What can you do to surround yourself with likeminded people? How can you take the next step in your relationship with Christ? Are there people that you need to forgive & show more of God's love to? Area Rep: Renee Carver, Central Iowa FCA #desmoinesiowa #grimesiowa #westdesmoinesiowa #waukeeiowa #urbandaleiowa #carlisle #ankenyiowa #cliveiowa #johnstoniowa #drakefca #god #jesus #sports #fca #faith
Last Huddle of the school year for North Scott Jr. High FCA. Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth. For you died to this life, and your real life is hidden with Christ in God. ‭‭ Colossians‬ ‭3‬:‭2‬-‭3 Area Director: Tim Schneckloth, Mississippi Valley FCA #god #jesus #sports #fca #bible
21 students showed up on a rainy Thursday morning at Johnston High School for Bible study! The topic was ‘communion’ led by Johnston student athlete Daniel Grider. Area Rep: Renee Carver, Central Iowa FCA #desmoinesiowa #grimesiowa #westdesmoinesiowa #waukeeiowa #urbandaleiowa #carlisle #ankenyiowa #cliveiowa #johnstoniowa #drakefca #god #jesus #sports #fca #faith
Southeast Polk FCA huddle. “Pastor Panel”— we are united in the Gospel! “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Matthew 28:19-20 Area Rep: Nan Veach, Central Iowa FCA #desmoinesiowa #grimesiowa #westdesmoinesiowa #waukeeiowa #urbandaleiowa #carlisle #ankenyiowa #cliveiowa #johnstoniowa #god #jesus #sports #fca #faith
Lori Adams speaking to a youth group in Colfax! Sowing seeds for an FCA Huddle to ignite! Talk to God : Teaching how to Pray—A.C.T.S. Adore, Confess, Thank and Supply Prayer joins us together with God through the power of His Holy Spirit. It’s a time to speak, listen and give God the set-apart time He deserves. “Put on your new nature, and be renewed as you learn to know your Creator and become like Him.” (Colossians 3:10) Area Rep: Nan Veach, Central Iowa FCA #desmoinesiowa #grimesiowa #westdesmoinesiowa #waukeeiowa #urbandaleiowa #carlisle #ankenyiowa #cliveiowa #johnstoniowa #god #jesus #sports #fca #faith
Bondurant-Farrar Huddle: guest speaker -UNI football player and former Bluejay, John Powers shared his transformational testimony! “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith. Because of the joy awaiting him, he endured the cross, disregarding its shame. Now he is seated in the place of honor beside God’s throne.” ‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭12‬:‭1‬-‭2‬ ‭NLT‬‬ Area Rep: Nan Veach, Central Iowa FCA #desmoinesiowa #grimesiowa #westdesmoinesiowa #waukeeiowa #urbandaleiowa #carlisle #ankenyiowa #cliveiowa #johnstoniowa #god #jesus #sports #fca #faith
Are you living for yourself or living for Christ? Rob Saak was the speaker at the DCG Huddle this week! What do you think it means to be a Christian? Sometimes it’s hard to live for Christ, but it’s always better! Doing hard things makes you better! Like taking time to read God’s word daily. The world says the opposite do what feels good to you will make you happy; not true! Do we as Christian’s look different? You might be the only one at times in your friend group! Area Rep: Renee Carver, Central Iowa FCA #desmoinesiowa #grimesiowa #westdesmoinesiowa #waukeeiowa #urbandaleiowa #carlisle #ankenyiowa #cliveiowa #johnstoniowa #drakefca #god #jesus #sports #fca #faith
Annual “Viktors” Celebration for GVU athletes and coaches. FCA Character Coaches were given a seat at the table! What a privilege! Area Rep: Nan Veach, Central Iowa FCA #desmoinesiowa #grimesiowa #westdesmoinesiowa #waukeeiowa #urbandaleiowa #carlisle #ankenyiowa #cliveiowa #johnstoniowa #god #jesus #sports #fca #faith
Some of GVU FCA went to The Ledges Park yesterday for some fun! My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. Psalm 121:2 Area Rep: Nan Veach, Central Iowa FCA #desmoinesiowa #grimesiowa #westdesmoinesiowa #waukeeiowa #urbandaleiowa #carlisle #ankenyiowa #cliveiowa #johnstoniowa #god #jesus #sports #fca #faith
Chad Setterstrom had the privilege to speak at the SE Iowa coaches clinic this past Saturday! Had about 18 coaches for breakfast and an encouraging word about renewing and re-examining the purpose of coaching... thank you for the opportunity! Area Rep: Chad Setterstrom, Eastern Iowa FCA #god #jesus #sports #fca #faith
Brad Elmitt, FCA state board member spoke at DCG Huddle this morning: His lesson was on “Do Not be afraid” Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9 Area Rep: Renee Carver, Central Iowa FCA #desmoinesiowa #grimesiowa #westdesmoinesiowa #waukeeiowa #urbandaleiowa #carlisle #ankenyiowa #cliveiowa #johnstoniowa #drakefca #god #jesus #sports #fca #faith
GVU FCA was blessed to hear from Curtis Jordanne Fry about CHOICES! Powerful testimony of brokenness and redemption! “We destroy every proud obstacle that keeps people from knowing God. We capture their rebellious thoughts and teach them to obey Christ.” 2 Corinthians 10:5 Area Rep: Nan Veach, Central Iowa FCA #desmoinesiowa #grimesiowa #westdesmoinesiowa #waukeeiowa #urbandaleiowa #carlisle #ankenyiowa #cliveiowa #johnstoniowa #god #jesus #sports #fca #faith
Thank you John David Mull from Shepherd of the Valley Church who spoke to the Valley FCA. Area Rep: Willie Cashmore, Central Iowa FCA #desmoinesiowa #grimesiowa #westdesmoinesiowa #waukeeiowa #urbandaleiowa #carlisle #ankenyiowa #cliveiowa #johnstoniowa #god #jesus #sports #fca #faith
Thank you to volleyball coach, Darren McBroom for sharing about “What does God want from me, but more accurately, what does God want FOR me? How can I be intentional about drawing closer to God? Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this Psalm 37:4-5 Area Rep: Renee Carver, Central Iowa FCA #desmoinesiowa #grimesiowa #westdesmoinesiowa #waukeeiowa #urbandaleiowa #carlisle #ankenyiowa #cliveiowa #johnstoniowa #drakefca #god #jesus #sports #fca #faith
Ashlan Burton, Simpson track coach & former Urbandale FCA! She spoke at the Huddle this week on “Living in the Light” as a student & an athlete! But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin. 1 John 1:7 Area Rep: Renee Carver, Central Iowa FCA #desmoinesiowa #grimesiowa #westdesmoinesiowa #waukeeiowa #urbandaleiowa #carlisle #ankenyiowa #cliveiowa #johnstoniowa #drakefca #god #jesus #sports #fca #faith
Trusting in Him. May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13 Area Rep: Josh Helscher, Mississippi Valley FCA #god #jesus #sports #fca #bible
God provided beautiful spring weather for Fields of Faith tonight! Students from PCM, Newton, Southeast Polk, Carlisle, Pella, Ballard and Central College FCA chapters gathered together to connect and praise God.
Montezuma FCA hosted huddles from BGM, Lynneville-Sully and North Mahaska to pack meals for Meals From The Heartland. There were 75 high school students involved. They then had a worship session led by students. It was great to see the schools all working together. Area Rep: Rick Radcliffe, South Central FCA #god #jesus #sports #fca #faith
PEACE OUT at Central College FCA! “I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.” ‭‭John‬ ‭14‬:‭27‬ ‭NLT‬‬ Area Rep: Nan Veach, Central Iowa FCA #urbandalefca #desmoinesiowa #grimesiowa #westdesmoinesiowa #waukeeiowa #urbandaleiowa #carlisle #ankenyiowa #cliveiowa #johnstoniowa #god #jesus #sports #fca #faith
Thank you seniors Allie and Hudson for talking to the crew last night about faith over fear!! What are we afraid of? Small group questions: 1. What fears do you have that you are struggling with right now? How can you surrender those to God? 2. What are some ways I can build my faith? 3. What steps do I need to take to expand my relationship with Christ? Is there anyone I can take along with me? Area Rep: Renee Carver, Central Iowa FCA #desmoinesiowa #grimesiowa #westdesmoinesiowa #waukeeiowa #urbandaleiowa #carlisle #ankenyiowa #cliveiowa #johnstoniowa #drakefca #god #jesus #sports #fca #faith
Chris Barr rocked it in his energized talk to the Des Moines Christian Middle School FCA! What are you doing with what you have right now? Area Rep: Renee Carver, Central Iowa FCA #desmoinesiowa #grimesiowa #westdesmoinesiowa #waukeeiowa #urbandaleiowa #carlisle #ankenyiowa #cliveiowa #johnstoniowa #drakefca #god #jesus #sports #fca #faith
Seven Urbandale FCA! Student Leaders were able to attend the Iowa Prayer Breakfast thanks to the sponsorship of Scott & Martha Raecker of Urbandale! Danny Gokey, singer/songwriter, was the featured speaker. He spoke on “Influencing the Earth” as difference makers. It only takes 300 people to influence a culture. Area Rep: Renee Carver, Central Iowa FCA #desmoinesiowa #grimesiowa #westdesmoinesiowa #waukeeiowa #urbandaleiowa #carlisle #ankenyiowa #cliveiowa #johnstoniowa #drakefca #god #jesus #sports #fca #faith
Johnston FCA huddle leader, Kelly Scott, speaks! Tells his faith story. He was the prodigal son! God loved him that much!! He finally believed it! Keep coming back… even when you doubt that God could love you that much! God delivered him from his past! Area Rep: Renee Carver, Central Iowa FCA #desmoinesiowa #grimesiowa #westdesmoinesiowa #waukeeiowa #urbandaleiowa #carlisle #ankenyiowa #cliveiowa #johnstoniowa #drakefca #god #jesus #sports #fca #faith
Urbandale FCA! Tonight! How do we know Jesus really died & rose again?? Coach Zach Maertens discusses the “proof.” Thanks to Gabe Carver for hosting this crew! Area Rep: Renee Carver, Central Iowa FCA #desmoinesiowa #grimesiowa #westdesmoinesiowa #waukeeiowa #urbandaleiowa #carlisle #ankenyiowa #cliveiowa #johnstoniowa #drakefca #god #jesus #sports #fca #faith
GVU FCA: Sieze every opportunity to share Jesus! We are so grateful for our guest speaker, Coach Tiago from Brazil, for sharing truth! “Preach the word of God. Be prepared, whether the time is favorable or not. Patiently correct, rebuke, and encourage your people with good teaching.” ‭‭2 Timothy‬ ‭4‬:‭2‬ Area Rep: Nan Veach, Central Iowa FCA #urbandalefca #desmoinesiowa #grimesiowa #westdesmoinesiowa #waukeeiowa #urbandaleiowa #carlisle #ankenyiowa #cliveiowa #johnstoniowa #god #jesus #sports #fca #faith
I am the good shepherd! Van Buren dove into John 10:7-20 We can all be one of God's loved and protected sheep! Come to him and enter through the gate that he provides!! Area Rep: Chad Setterstrom, Eastern Iowa FCA #god #jesus #sports #fca #faith
FCA sports Luncheon! Area Rep: Renee Carver, Central Iowa FCA #desmoinesiowa #grimesiowa #westdesmoinesiowa #waukeeiowa #urbandaleiowa #carlisle #ankenyiowa #cliveiowa #johnstoniowa #drakefca #god #jesus #sports #fca #faith
Drake FCA this week! We held a question and answer session! Questions like, how do I get over the sin that causes me to stumble over and over? How do I trust God more? Area Rep: Renee Carver, Central Iowa FCA #desmoinesiowa #grimesiowa #westdesmoinesiowa #waukeeiowa #urbandaleiowa #carlisle #ankenyiowa #cliveiowa #johnstoniowa #drakefca #god #jesus #sports #fca #faith
Julian Dismute spent Sunday at the Iowa wolves, along with other character coaches, and Renee and Dave!!! Love the new avenue for FCA sports ministering to professional athletes! Area Rep: Renee Carver, Central Iowa FCA #desmoinesiowa #grimesiowa #westdesmoinesiowa #waukeeiowa #urbandaleiowa #carlisle #ankenyiowa #cliveiowa #johnstoniowa #drakefca #god #jesus #sports #fca #faith
Mid semester dinner with the Drake FCA leaders!! Area Rep: Renee Carver, Central Iowa FCA #desmoinesiowa #grimesiowa #westdesmoinesiowa #waukeeiowa #urbandaleiowa #carlisle #ankenyiowa #cliveiowa #johnstoniowa #drakefca #god #jesus #sports #fca #faith
First huddle meeting at Van Buren High School!! Excited to start this journey with and along side this community!! Area Rep: Chad Setterstrom, Eastern Iowa FCA #god #jesus #sports #fca #faith
Jayson Frank at Valley FCA! In God’s economy, you are accepted from day one! You are not defined by your choices! There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. 1 John 4:18 #desmoinesiowa #grimesiowa #westdesmoinesiowa #waukeeiowa #urbandaleiowa #carlisle #ankenyiowa #cliveiowa #johnstoniowa #drakefca #god #jesus #sports #fca #faith
PRESS ON! “Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus”. Philippians 3:13-14 Area Rep: Nan Veach, Central Iowa FCA #god #jesus #sports #fca #faith
PCM HS FCA! Elle and Becca led a great FCA huddle! The scripture study and small group conversations were especially awesome. The games were fun (check out the smiles in the photos) and the lasagna was delicious! We are grateful to God for His hand in our organization. He blesses us in many ways! Area Rep: Nan Veach, Central Iowa FCA #pcm #desmoinesiowa #grimesiowa #westdesmoinesiowa #waukeeiowa #urbandaleiowa #carlisle #ankenyiowa #cliveiowa #newton #johnstoniowa #god #jesus #sports #fca #faith
GVU FCA, guest speaker Luis Gale Arredondo, challenged the student athletes to discern the voice of God. All this I have spoken while still with you. But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. John 14:25-27. Area Rep: Nan Veach and Luis Arredondo, Central Iowa FCA #desmoinesiowa #grimesiowa #westdesmoinesiowa #waukeeiowa #urbandaleiowa #carlisle #pcm #ankenyiowa #cliveiowa #newton #johnstoniowa #god #jesus #sports #fca #faith
Urbandale FCA student leaders planning the rest of the semester! Area Rep: Renee Carver, Central Iowa FCA #urbandalefca #desmoinesiowa #grimesiowa #westdesmoinesiowa #waukeeiowa #urbandaleiowa #carlisle #ankenyiowa #cliveiowa #johnstoniowa #drakefca #god #jesus #sports #fca #faith
Ike Boettger, NFL lineman gave a message to Montezuma HS huddle. Area Rep: Rick Radcliffe, South Central FCA #god #jesus #sports #fca #faith #madison #warren #marion #mahaska #pella #union #clarke #lucas #monroe #wapello #ringgold #decatur #wayne #appanoose #davis #poweshiek
Urbandale FCA! Was a blast! Fun game, rockin worship music & then Rowan Noelle (senior) brought it home with a message about prayer and how to stay in God’s word! ACTS. The Lord’s Prayer… how to pray. Adoration Confession Thanksgiving Supplication Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters,[a] whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. 4 Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. James 1:2-4. Area Rep: Renee Carver, Central Iowa FCA #urbandalefca #desmoinesiowa #grimesiowa #westdesmoinesiowa #waukeeiowa #urbandaleiowa #carlisle #ankenyiowa #cliveiowa #johnstoniowa #drakefca #god #jesus #sports #fca #faith
Thanks Steve Lacy for coming to share with the Drake FCA athletes about how to be ready to head out into the work force! Area Rep: Renee Carver, Central Iowa FCA #drakefca #god #jesus #sports #fca #faith
BGM FCA Dodge ball tournament. Scott Sharp gave the opening devotion. Thanks to the Huddle leaders for a great night. Area Rep: Rick Radcliffe, South Central FCA #god #jesus #sports #fca #faith #madison #warren #marion #mahaska #pella #union #clarke #lucas #monroe #wapello #ringgold #decatur #wayne #appanoose #davis #poweshiek
Coach Rusty Hughell spoke at Urbandale FCA! At New Hope Church last Tuesday evening! He attended FCA during his football career at USD and talked with the athletes about perseverance during some tough times! He encouraged the students to keep trusting in Jesus when life throws you curveballs! Area Rep: Renee Carver, Central Iowa FCA #urbandalefca #desmoinesiowa #grimesiowa #westdesmoinesiowa #waukeeiowa #urbandaleiowa #carlisle #ankenyiowa #cliveiowa #johnstoniowa #drakefca #god #jesus #sports #fca #faith
Jayson from Hope-Elim sharing…he is the young adult pastor there and brought an inspiring message! In the mess, God keeps moving us! Perseverance… sticking to God when things don’t make sense! You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous person, though for a good person someone might possibly dare to die. But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Rom 5:6-8 Area Rep: Renee Carver, Central Iowa FCA #urbandalefca #desmoinesiowa #grimesiowa #westdesmoinesiowa #waukeeiowa #urbandaleiowa #carlisle #ankenyiowa #cliveiowa #johnstoniowa #drakefca #god #jesus #sports #fca #faith
January and February Huddles! Area Rep: Josh Helscher, Mississippi Valley FCA #god #jesus #sports #fca #bible
Ankeny High School FCA! Former Ankeny track and volleyball star and currently at ISU on track team shared her testimony and brought it! Area Rep: Dave Applegate, Central Iowa FCA #desmoinesiowa #grimesiowa #westdesmoinesiowa #waukeeiowa #urbandaleiowa #carlisle #pcm #ankenyiowa #cliveiowa #newton #johnstoniowa #god #jesus #sports #fca #faith
Pre-Game Chapel before the Drake women’s softball team heads out for Phoenix this past weekend! Trusting in God, and not letting our fears get the best of us!!! Area Rep: Renee Carver, Central Iowa FCA #urbandalefca #desmoinesiowa #grimesiowa #westdesmoinesiowa #waukeeiowa #urbandaleiowa #carlisle #ankenyiowa #cliveiowa #johnstoniowa #drakefca #god #jesus #sports #fca #faith
GVU FCA Struggle is necessary and sin is impossible to escape. Make your “game plan” God based, acknowledge your weaknesses, and ask God for ways to cope faithfully. ask yourself “what in my life do i need to have less of so I can have more of God?” Area Rep: Nan Veach, Central Iowa FCA #desmoinesiowa #god #jesus #sports #fca #faith
Coach Grey, former Drake Football coach, shared with the FCA athletes how he was inspired during his life. Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen. Ephesians 3:20-21 Area Rep: Renee Carver, Central Iowa FCA #drakefca #god #jesus #sports #fca #faith
Johnston FCA held FCA last Tuesday night at North Point Church. Caden, Jayna, Lexie and MaKenna (student leaders) shared their testimonies which were very impactful! Many kids stayed after, several had questions and prayed over some. Lauren sang beautifully “The Goodness of God”. They now will have ASL interpretation at each of their huddles! It’s an open invitation to all hearing-impaired students and a friend or two from any area school! Area Rep: Renee Carver, Central Iowa FCA #johnstoniowa #drakefca #god #jesus #sports #fca #faith
Drake Women’s FCA Bible study at Meghan Coulter’s house on Thursday evenings! First one in the books! Area Rep: Renee Carver, Central Iowa FCA #god #jesus #sports #fca #faith
Brandon Burns spoke to Urbandale FCA! We had some great worship music, Kahoot & Valentine's treats to top it off! Thanks Rusty Hughell & Laurie for hosting!!! Area Rep: Renee Carver, Central Iowa FCA #urbandalefca #desmoinesiowa #grimesiowa #westdesmoinesiowa #waukeeiowa #urbandaleiowa #carlisle #ankenyiowa #cliveiowa #johnstoniowa #drakefca #god #jesus #sports #fca #faith
Ryan Enerson, Valley Huddle leader, gave the talk on prayer. Praise Repent Ask Yield Then they had a time of individual prayer for the last 15 minutes of Huddle Time last Monday night. Area Rep: Renee Carver, Central Iowa FCA #god #jesus #sports #fca #faith
Kevin Harrison and crew from Camp Kanakuk and Kids across America came to speak to the Drake athletes last Tuesday night at Drake! He reminded us how to live life! God 1st, others second & us third! Area Rep: Renee Carver, Central Iowa FCA #god #jesus #sports #fca #faith
Regan led the girls FCA small group last Wed. She talked about why we compare ourselves to others and how our identity should be in Christ! How to put off your old self! Then the girls broke out into small groups for more discussion. Area Rep: Renee Carver, Central Iowa FCA #god #jesus #sports #fca #faith
Diving into genesis at Washington high school... what does sin mean, and how did God react to it. What were the consequences? Area Rep: Chad Setterstrom, Eastern Iowa FCA #god #jesus #sports #fca #faith
Thank you to Willie & Kara Cashmore for speaking to Valley FCA on Relationships! 4 types of intimacies Physical Commonality Emotional Spiritual Cannot out all of your hopes & needs into another person! At the end they held a fun question & answer session with the athletes! Area Rep: Renee Carver, Central Iowa FCA #urbandalefca #desmoinesiowa #grimesiowa #westdesmoinesiowa #waukeeiowa #urbandaleiowa #carlisle #ankenyiowa #cliveiowa #johnstoniowa #drakefca #god #jesus #sports #fca #faith
Macey Jermier (Senior at DCG) shared her testimony of God’s Faith-fullness to her during her life. Her father passed away early in high school. Then she almost died in a terrible accident. She developed PTSD. God spared her life and her leg. After multiple surgeries, and being angry at God, many times, She loved her relationship with God!! She is choosing joy in the middle of adversity!!! “Count it all joy when trials come!!!” Area Rep: Renee Carver, Central Iowa FCA #urbandalefca #desmoinesiowa #grimesiowa #westdesmoinesiowa #waukeeiowa #urbandaleiowa #carlisle #ankenyiowa #cliveiowa #johnstoniowa #drakefca #god #jesus #sports #fca #faith
Thanks to John & Max for giving the lesson at Des Moines Christian last Friday at FCA!!! Area Rep: Renee Carver, Central Iowa FCA #god #jesus #sports #fca #faith
Drake FCA started up again for the second semester last night! Joe Frommelt (senior football player) read numerous scripture passages on our identity in Christ. The athletes took turns writing, scriptures or other encouragements on each other’s backs!! a great night to get this new semester started off, right! Area Rep: Renee Carver, Central Iowa FCA #urbandalefca #desmoinesiowa #grimesiowa #westdesmoinesiowa #waukeeiowa #urbandaleiowa #carlisle #ankenyiowa #cliveiowa #johnstoniowa #drakefca #god #jesus #sports #fca #faith
Simpson FCA huddle meeting on January 30. 5 coaches and 4 professors attended. The guests joined in the opening game, and each sat in on a small group. The night’s topic was the third of a series on Prayer. Senior Track standout, Max Cleveland was praying for the coaches and professors. Area Rep: Dave Turnball, South Central FCA #god #jesus #sports #fca #faith
Field Ambassador Chad Dewey helps launch a new huddle at Bettendorf High School! The morning devotion was on RESET from Psalms 46:10-He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” Area Director: Tim Schneckloth, Mississippi Valley FCA #god #jesus #sports #fca #bible
Johnston-FCA met at Northpoint Church for a pasta dinner, music, and speaker Jenna Spangrud!! There were over 70 students in attendance! She talked on the “The Fear of the Lord” Area Rep: Renee Carver, Central Iowa FCA #god #jesus #sports #fca #faith
Urbandale FCA! Met at Taylor Beron’s house. Chuck Mullikin spoke on our identity in Christ never changes, no matter our circumstances! Area Rep: Renee Carver, Central Iowa FCA #god #jesus #sports #fca #faith
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Be strong and courageous for God is with you ! That was the message at our holiday soccer tournament. Kids from 10-15 countries that fútbol, God and Pizza brought together! Area Rep: Luis Arredondo, Central Iowa FCA #FCA247 #desmoinesiowa #grimesiowa #westdesmoinesiowa #waukeeiowa #urbandaleiowa #carlisle #ankenyiowa #cliveiowa #johnstoniowa #drakefca #god #jesus #sports #fca #faith
Urbandale FCA! Leaders met for a Christmas party and 2nd semester planning session! Area Rep: Renee Carver, Central Iowa FCA #FCAGreater #urbandalefca #desmoinesiowa #grimesiowa #westdesmoinesiowa #waukeeiowa #urbandaleiowa #carlisle #ankenyiowa #cliveiowa #johnstoniowa #drakefca #god #jesus #sports #fca #faith
Rollie Clarkson, the Urbandale BB character coach, met with some of the team for a pre-game chapel before the Dowling game. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Matthew 5:6 Area Rep: Renee Carver, Central Iowa FCA #FCAGreater #urbandalefca #desmoinesiowa #grimesiowa #westdesmoinesiowa #waukeeiowa #urbandaleiowa #carlisle #ankenyiowa #cliveiowa #johnstoniowa #drakefca #god #jesus #sports #fca #faith
Newton HS girls wrestling. Just as a pencil, you will leave your mark on what you touch. Make it count for something good. “How I hope that I shall be faithful in keeping your instructions! If I pay attention to all your commands, then I will not be put to shame.” ‭‭Psalm‬ ‭119‬:‭5‬-‭6‬ Area Rep: Nan Veach, Central Iowa FCA #god #jesus #sports #fca #faith #FCAGreater
On the morning of December 21st, the DCG huddle held its annual cookie decorating party in the media center! A great time was had by all as we head into the Christmas season. Area Rep: Renee Carver, Central Iowa FCA #FCAGreater #god #jesus #sports #fca #faith
Praising God today for the launch of another Huddle at Madison. Grateful for the huddle coaches and athletes who want to influence their campus for Jesus! Area Rep: John Flaherty, Mississippi Valley FCA #god #jesus #sports #fca #bible #FCAGreater
Burlington, Notre Dame launched their huddle Tuesday afternoon. I am excited to see what God does on this campus with so many student-athletes who stepped forward to lead. Thankful as well for the community members and faculty who have offered their support! Area Rep: John Flaherty, Mississippi Valley FCA #god #jesus #sports #fca #bible #FCAGreater
Mediapolis Huddle discussed the "soul" of a person last week, prior to Christmas break. So thankful for committed leaders and athletes seeking God's leading on their campuses. Area Rep: John Flaherty, Mississippi Valley FCA #god #jesus #sports #fca #bible #FCAGreater
Bondurant Farrar FCA Christmas Party. The Gingerbread house competition was messy, frustrating, and didn’t turn out quite like they planned— much like our day-to-day lives. But there is hope “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 Area Rep: Nan Veach, Central Iowa FCA #god #jesus #sports #fca #faith #FCAGreater
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