Stories From The Field

A message from the Northland FCA LEADership Camp Director, Brent Voight.

Another shared something many of us need to hear: "It impacted me by showing me that I'm not alone in my struggles. I have people around me going through the same things. Then it helped me realize there was only one plan—the Cross." A first-time camper described discovering not only a deeper faith, but a community of people walking through similar challenges: "I realized the people around me were having many of the same struggles I was. It helped me learn how to walk through those things with the Lord while building meaningful friendships. I can't wait to come back." That may be one of the greatest gifts of camp. Students discover they aren't alone. They learned that everyone carries burdens, that Christ meets them in those struggles, and that authentic Christian community is a powerful reminder of God's love and faithfulness. These six students represent just a small glimpse of what God is doing through FCA Camps across Minnesota. As they return home, back to classrooms, locker rooms, practices, and everyday life, our prayer is that what God began this week continues to grow. Jesus never promised His followers an easy life. In fact, He promised we would face trials. But He also promised His presence. Would you join us in praying for these six young leaders? Pray that they would continue putting Christ first, boldly living out their faith, and sharing the hope they found at Leadership Camp with teammates, classmates, friends, and family.

2026 marks 15 years of Jr. Sports Camp in Southwest MN!

"The question isn't whether storms will come. The question is what we're standing on when they do."

 Please join us in praying for each of these interns by name throughout the summer. Pray for their own spiritual walk - that they would be open to hearing what Holy Spirit has for them and grow to be more like Jesus. And, pray for the young athletes that they will be ministering to - that God would give them the words to say and open the hearts of campers and huddle leaders to be ready to receive Truth.

In Redwood Falls, the impact of FCA and FCA Camps is showing up in real and tangible ways. The Redwood Valley Area FCA Huddle has sent several kids over the last few years to Northland FCA Sports Camp! What God ignites at camp is proving to grow, shaping and transforming athletes and their teammates long after they return home. For Redwood Valley Area Huddle leaders, Matt and Amber Lundeen, that transformation is exactly why they are eager to send athletes to Northland FCA Sports Camp each summer. “Matt and I are passionate about sending kids to camp because of the great impact they receive by being around Christian coaches and huddle leaders,” Amber shared. “We also love the challenge and encouragement they get from the nightly speaker. They don’t get that at other sports camps.” These differences shift perspectives, challenge athletes in their faith, and multiply impact once back home.  “We’ve seen athletes set up Bible reading plans where they text each other each night sharing what they are learning and we’ve also seen them encourage other teammates to come to our weekly Friday morning Huddle. The athletes become more serious about making their faith their own after experiencing camp.”