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Northland- Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota
Field VP: Jeff Juni
Region Contact Info: jjuni@fca.org
Ministry Moment: Praise God for our first ‘Bold & Beautiful’ one-day conference for 12 to 18-year-old female athletes in Mankato, Minnesota. Thirty-one girls attended and had an incredible time. We plan to offer the conference a couple of times per year in various locations around the state.
Prayer Requests:
1. The Lord’s favor and discernment as we continue the process of replacing our exceptional retiring Minnesota FCA State Director, Glenn Martin.
2. Favor and encouragement for new and prospective staff as they work to secure the necessary funding to move forward in the process.
3. Hedge of protection and presence of the Holy Spirit with all of our camps, clinics and special activities this summer.
Mid-Atlantic Region- Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, Washington, D.C.
Field VP: Jimmy Page
Region Website: midatlanticfca.org
Ministry Moment: Our entire Mid-Atlantic Team, plus 22 of our teammates from East Asia, gathered for four days of fun at Spooky Nook, the largest indoor athletic recreation facility in North America. It was a dynamic time of faith, fellowship and fun!
Prayer Requests:
1. That God would fill all of our regional and local sports, leadership, college and international FCA Camps. And that thousands of athletes and coaches who attend would make decisions for Christ.
2. Protection for our growing staff and their families and bless them with close fellowship, joy and peace.
3. That God would refresh our team’s calling and continue to develop incredible team unity and love.
Rockies Region- Wyoming, Utah, Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico
Field VP: Mike Sanfratello
Region Website: rockiesfca.org
Ministry Moment: Four members of the Rockies Region and Executive Vice President of FCA International Dan Britton helped lead a team summit in the Philippines in January. Praise God for that team and the amazing leaders in the Philippines led by Pastor Gary Visitacion.
Prayer Requests:
1. For our new Utah FCA State Director Eddie Williams. Pray that God will provide funds and additional leadership to come alongside him.
2. The next steps and opportunities for partnerships with local sports ministries in Perth, Australia, and continued ministry in the Philippines.
3. Wisdom and favor for our New Mexico FCA as they enter a new season of leadership with three initial members of a team-based leadership approach.
Southeast Central Region- Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana
Field VP: Del Wright
Region Contact Info: dwright@fca.org
Ministry Moment: We recently hosted our Annual FCA Breakfast at Ole Miss with more than 800 in attendance. The crowd heard from NFL Hall of Famer Jim Kelly and his nephew, Ole Miss quarterback Chad Kelly. Both men shared how Christ has worked in their lives through some incredibly difficult circumstances. Chad spoke about the influence Ole Miss coach Hugh Freeze has had on him along with the impact of an FCA mission trip to Haiti in 2015.
Prayer Requests:
1. Hiring staff in key areas: New Orleans and Covington, La.; Mississippi Delta and Gulf Coast of Miss.; Murray, Ky.; and Jackson, Tenn.
2. For the approximate 12,000 athletes and coaches in our region who will attend FCA Camp this summer.
3. For staff members traveling in late August to Uganda and Kenya, countries in our International Global Region of Central Africa.
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Ole Miss Photo Courtesy Of Joey Brent