Southwest MN FCA's Fields of Faith was held on October 9th at SMSU REC

Robin Traen has worked in the Minneota Public School system as a paraprofessional since 2015. Upon starting this job, she quickly became involved with FCA and has continued to volunteer her time over the years as a huddle coach. Let’s check in with Robin to see what the FCA Huddle in Minneota is doing this year!

Southwest MN FCA is thrilled to have sent five coaches and their spouses to Minnesota's first ever Coaches Time Out (CTO), FCA's marriage ministry to coaches.

The rhythm of summer can provide new opportunities to study God's Word with friends, teammates, and peers. We're excited to tell you about a few of the Bible Studies taking place this summer in Southwest MN! Read along as we share...

We're sharing some takeaways from camp that are sure to warm your heart and make you smile. Read along with us to see how camp impacts both campers and volunteers!

Stepping Out in Faith to Honor and Glorify God Featuring: Kenzie Lundeen, Redwood Valley High School Graduate

The time I spent at Northland Sports Camp truly moved me. It was the best week of my summer! I grew closer to Jesus through each message shared, game played, huddle that gathered, worship service led, and quiet time I spent. FCA Camp provided a beautiful opportunity for me to engage with other youth praising the Lord and working together to build a strong foundation in Christ. While I treasure the new and God-honoring friendships I was gifted at camp, I left camp with the best gift of all: a new and deeper love for Jesus.

Southwest MN FCA is intentional about engaging, equipping, and empowering athletes to grow in their faith through camp. Every two years Southwest MN FCA Area Director and MHS Huddle Coach, Robin Knudson, and a crew of adult volunteers take athletes from Marshall down to St. Simons Island, GA to attend FCA Leadership Camp. This camp holds a special place in Robin’s heart as she surrendered her life to Jesus here in 1992. While FCA camp themes and routines change from year to year, the message of the Gospel never does.

Campers grew in faith, in sport, in worship, and in relationship with those around them. Let's check in with Rylee, Carter, Samuel, and Reese to hear about the impact FCA Leadership Camp has had on their lives...

Let's meet a few of these sweet Lakeview athletes who went to Northland FCA Sports Camp last year. We'll hear a little about their camp experience, some of their takeaways, and their encouragement for you or someone you know to go!

"FCA offered me a space to be myself; a place where my only concern was to revel in being the daughter of a King, a place to explore the Bible with others my age; a place for the Lord to grow me and give me a peace that I have never experienced before." - Nyamer Diew, Senior - Iowa State Basketball

Huddle Up, And Make a Difference! Jan, Nancy, & Emily share a glimpse of the work God has done in and through them by participating in the Coaches Wives Huddle...

"FCA has brought me into a family, a group of brothers and sisters who want to chase after God’s Kingdom and support others in their faith walk. It is hard to come to college and find people with a Kingdom mindset. God has given me friends through FCA who walk alongside me, hold me accountable, and share the same goals." - Luke P., Senior - SMSU Wrestling

“My relationship with Christ is why I coach. He taught me what it’s like to be a family, a team. He taught me sacrifice and unconditional love and He showed me firsthand how a love like His can change lives. God saved me! He took a broken, lost 18-year-old who had no faith or knowledge of Him and sent me on scholarship to play basketball so that I would have the opportunity to know Him and be redeemed by His love.” - Coach Marie Sample

John & Shelly Rock, Owners of Rock Cattle Company in Iowa, have raised and donated money from their cows to Southwest MN FCA by way of the COW/CALF STEER Program.