Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) is an international, nonprofit organization that was founded in 1954. Over the last 70 years, FCA has grown to over 20,000 chapters, spanning across almost 100 countries (FCA 2024 Ministry Report).
In Liberty’s FCA chapter, students meet every Friday to play games, read scripture and pray. The FCA advisors, Kaleb Williams, English teacher, and Shishonee Hughes, science teacher, guide the meetings, select the passages of the week and help students interpret the scripture.
Zack Yokum (he/him), 10, enjoys the way scripture is discussed during FCA meetings.
“We read scripture and answer questions by talking about: one, what this [passage] says about God, two, what this [passage] says about us, and three, how we can implement this [teaching] into our day-to-day lives,” said Yokum.
Advisors always make a point to discuss how the teachings of the Bible can be applied to students’ daily lives. As high school can be challenging, both socially and personally, it can be comforting to have a spiritual support system at school.
“Supplementing my faith at school helps me know that God is with me through the daily challenges I face, making me feel confident during tests and [through] possible problems I may have,” said Yokum.
In addition to the spiritual support FCA offers, the club also creates a safe space for students to work through difficult periods in their life and to ask for help. Amy Lashmit (she/her), 10, has found a strong network of other Christian students through FCA.
“FCA provides a group of people to keep each other accountable, pray for each other and care for the needs of the group,” said Lashmit. “It is really important to me that no one feels alone in their walk with Christ.”
FCA meets every Friday morning at 8:10 in Mrs. Hughes’ room. For additional information about the club, contact Shishonee Hughes or Kaleb Williams via their ICCSD email.
“Anyone is invited. Whether you are already a Christian or if you are just curious, we’d love to see you there,” said Lashmit. “It (FCA) is a space to grow, both in community with others, and with God.”
