Interns Kick-Off 2026
Pat Lynch • January 13, 2026
We launch our first team of six (6) FCA Interns in the CA North State this month, leading them in a discipleship-training program, assigning them to serve in support of local campus huddles, and participating in the execution of various special events. These Simpson University students return from their Winter Break, January 12th and kick off our first weekly meeting that Tuesday. We then hit the ground running with a weekend retreat January 16-18 for team-building and training. Interns will be active and involved in supporting local school huddles shortly thereafter.
Field Ambassador Norm Slosted and wife Mary are excited to be working with these amazing college students. While they are not paid staff, we can provide honorariums for their contribution through the generous donations of supporters.
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Local Area FCA Blog
Each year, FCA establishes a theme to focus the ministry planning for the new year. This theme is incorporated into our strategic planning, resource assets, and merchandise designs. This year's theme --" PROVEN" -- was launched on January 7, 2026.
Enterprise High School Huddle Advisors Brian Gaddy and Jamie Leedy are reporting great attendance and a move of God in their huddle meetings this school year. Towards the end of Fall Semester, Mr. Leedy gave testimony, ". . . one of our student leaders shared the Gospel [during a weekly huddle] and twenty-four students made a decision to accept Jesus." He went on to share, "Truly our Lord is at work on Enterprise campus!!!!" We have heard similar testimonies from other campuses in the North State, including but not limited to Anderson HS, Red Bluff HS, and Simpson and CSU Chico Universities. FCA Regions from arcross the Country are seeing similar increases in the numbers of students responding to the invitation to follow Christ. We are grateful for God's faithfulness to move in our midst. Continue to pray for our FCA staff, volunteers, and student-leaders serving and ministering on the frontlines to advance the Kingdom of God. Text Link
Simpson University has grown its enrollment over the last several years through an investment in athletics and the introduction of new sports. This is exemplified in the addition of Junior Varsity Team offerings and new sports such as Bass Fishing and Women's Wrestling, Cheer, Dance, Flag Football, and Men's Volleyball. This strategy is based on the belief that college student engagement in affinity groups creates a greater sense of belonging and identification with the institution, resulting in broader recruitment and increased retention. As a result of this enrollment strategy, student-athletes represent over 75% of the Simpson student body. This has provided an incredible opportunity for FCA to flourish on campus. Huddle Advisor and Track & Field Coach Jonathan Hall is shown below sharing an inspiring message to a broad mix of student-athletes following a customary icebreaker of "Rock-Paper-Scissors". Simpson has seen a number of student-athletes coming to faith in Jesus Christ this year, and celebrated numerous baptisms as well. We enjoy partnering with Simpson wherever possible and appreciate the Christ-infused education they provide here in the CA North State.
The CSU Chico FCA Huddle will shortly be kicking off the Spring Semester! Would you join the Leadership Team in praying for a vision-driven semester? They would love prayer for continued growth and maturity in the core team of student-leaders, and for God to be softening the hearts of athletes to be receptive to an invitation into our community and ultimately to the Truth of His Word! Please pray that the team would be bold and make the most of every opportunity to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ. FCA appreciates the amazing leadership provided at CSUC by Huddle Advisors Brendan and Sarah Allen. God is using them to impact the campus.
Night of Champions (NOC) has become a signature FCA event in the CA North State. The 4th Annual NOC will be presented and hosted this year by Simpson University in partnership with FCA as the event's "Title Sponsor". This event reaches out to area huddles, high schools, and church youth groups. We are excited to be supporting NOC and encouraging all FCA Huddles to come with their neighbors, classmates, and teammates "in tow".
The Internship experience is designed to develop student-athletes in discerning their calling and career while introducing them to various aspects of sports ministry through FCA campus huddles, camps, and special events. FCA is launching the first college Internship Program in Northern CA on the campus of Simpson University. We have four strong candidates in the on-boarding process, eager to participate this Spring Semester.
ields of Faith (FOF) is an event organized by the Fellowship of Christian Athletes where students across the country gather at athletic fields or gyms to share their faith, hear testimonies, worship, and challenge peers to read the Bible and follow Jesus Christ. It is a student-to-student event designed to spark a spiritual movement and change the culture in communities. The Shasta County FCA Student-Leaders, Advisors, and local pastors organized this year's FOF event that was held last month at the UPrep HS stadium. Student speakers and guest speaker Coach Jerry Vallotton shared their testimonies and a call to action for attendees to grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ.
Modoc Middle School (shown above) and Modoc High School both sponsored Food Drives to support food distribution to local families. FCA Advisors Cindy and Lynn Culp have been doing a fantastic job supporting these new huddles in the City of Alturas. The noticeable presence of FCA on campus has drawn attention and challenges.
