Earlier this month, our Chattanooga FCA team had a blast with a team bonding scavenger hunt, visiting teachers, donors, and partners at their workplaces across town! 🎉📍 These amazing individuals are such a blessing to FCA, and we’re so grateful for all you do to help us reach every coach and athlete in the Chattanooga area! 🙌🏽💛 #ThankYou #ChattanoogaFCA #TeamBonding #FCA
Did you know Chattanooga FCA is actually in multiple team practices on UTC’s campus, leading Bible studies and supporting the players in whatever needs they have? 🙏🏽🏀📖
#ChattanoogaFCA #UTC #FaithAndSports #BibleStudy #AthleteSupport #fca
⭐️CHURCH SPOTLIGHT⭐️
We are so thankful for @ridgedalebaptist for blessing our @utcfca athletes with an amazing meal, Your generosity is fueling both our bodies and spirits 🙌🌮 #ThankYou #CommunitySupport #FaithAndFellowship #GoMocs
Did you know FCA representatives are walking the halls of schools all over Chattanooga, sharing the gospel and building meaningful relationships with students? That is something worth supporting! Click the link in our bio for more information! 🌱🙌 #FCA #GospelInAction #BuildingRelationships
Today Chattanooga FCA, and Urban Ministry Rep, Duvall, was Honored to provide lunch for the students at Howard Connect Academy during an impactful anti-bullying workshop. A huge thank you to our generous Chattanooga FCA donors—your support makes this all possible! 💙🙌 #ChattanoogaFCA #StopBullying #ServeWithPurpose #ThankYouDonors
Had a blast yesterday with @kt.lynn02 at Soddy Daisy High School FCA club! We were blessed with a great reminder about the importance of walking in humbleness. 🙌 So grateful for this time to grow together in faith! #FCA #StayHumble #FaithJourney
Prayer isn’t just a practice—it’s the power that transforms everything. When we seek God, we see lives changed, obstacles overcome, and new paths opened. Change begins with prayer. 🙏 #PowerOfPrayer #FaithInAction #TransformingLives
Join us for Fields of Faith at Sequatchie County on October 23rd at 6:30 PM CST! 🙌 It’s going to be an incredible night of worship, testimonies, and encouragement as we gather together to lift up the name of Jesus. You don’t want to miss it! #FieldsofFaith #SequatchieCounty #FCA
Had an amazing night at the @utcfca Huddle! 🙌 We were reminded that facing trials is part of life, but through them, we grow stronger by leaning on the Lord. Just like James 1:2-4 encourages, let’s count it all joy and trust that He is shaping us through every challenge! 💪 #FaithThroughTrials #UTCFCA #James1
Each cardboard testimony tells a story of God’s unrelenting love. No matter how broken or lost we may feel, He never gives up on us. Every step of our journey, He’s there—restoring, redeeming, and reminding us that our story is not over. 🙌 #CardboardTestimonies #GodsGrace #NeverGiveUp
Jesus calls us to make disciples (Matthew 28:19), and FCA answers by meeting students where they are – in their schools. 🏫⚽ Through sports, we share the gospel ✝️ and help them grow in faith. 🙏✨
#MakeDisciples #FCA #FaithAndSports #LiveTheMission #ShareTheGospel #StudentMinistry #Matthew2819 #BoldFaith #FCAFamily
@fcaooltewah just finished a 4 part series of THE FOUR ❤️➗✝️❓and to wrap it up one of our Area Reps, Terry Knecht was able to share gospel by telling his testimony🙌 #fca #ooltewah
Had an amazing day at Tyner Academy FCA today! 🐏🙌 Grateful for the reminder from @duvenile that what truly matters is what’s inside—God looks at the heart, not the outward appearance from 1 Samuel 16:7 ❤️ #fca #chattanooga #tyner
Fields of Faith 2024 was absolutely amazing! 🙌 We were reminded to keep our focus on our Savior ✝️, not on our circumstances. Grateful for everyone who came out and shared in this special night of worship and faith. Let’s keep our eyes on Him! 🙏🔥 #FieldsofFaith
Amazing FCA huddle at Silverdale Baptist Academy today! We were reminded about the importance of being selfless in our Christian walk and stepping out of our comfort zones to serve others. So powerful! 🙌💙 #SelflessFaith #OutOfComfortZone #FCA #ServeOthers
Join us tomorrow night at 6:30 for an incredible Fields of Faith event, featuring special guest speaker Shaq Hardy! 🙌 Gates open at 6, so come early and get ready for an unforgettable night of worship and inspiration. You won’t want to miss this! ⛪️✨ #FieldsOfFaith #WorshipNight #ShaqHardy #FCA
Yesterday, Chattanooga FCA had a blast with our team-building scavenger hunt all over the city! We searched for donors, visited schools, and ran down coaches! Thank you to everyone who participated in our fun! 🏃♂️🏫🤝 #ChattanoogaFCA #TeamBuilding #CommunityImpact
Fields of Faith this Wednesday at 6:30 PM at Red Bank High! 🌾🏈 Don’t miss Shaq Hardy sharing a powerful message. See you there! 🙌 #FieldsofFaith #RedBankHS #FCA
We are so Grateful for one of @silverdalebc small group for providing the pre-game meal and leading FCA chapel for Tyner football today! 🙌 Special thanks to former board chair ,Hunter Hydas, for delivering a powerful message on God’s plan for us through Scripture. Thank you, Silverdale Baptist! #FaithAndFootball #Grateful #FCA #Community
Never underestimate the power of prayer 🙏✨ In the moments we feel weakest, it’s through prayer that we find strength. God hears every word, every cry, and every whisper. Trust the process and let Him work through you! 💫🙌 #PowerOfPrayer #FaithInAction #TrustGod #PrayerWorks
The his morning countless incredible student FCA leaders across Chattanooga stepped up to lead See You at the Pole ! 🙌✨ Together, we united in prayer for our schools, communities, and nation, lifting up students, teachers, and families. 🙏❤️ Prayer changes things, and it’s amazing to see God move through so many hearts! 💙🙌 #SeeYouAtThePole #FCALeaders #PrayForOurSchools #ChattanoogaFaith
Students all over Chattanooga gathered this morning for See You at the Pole, uniting in prayer for their schools and communities. 🙏✨ So powerful to see young hearts seeking God together! 💙🙌 #SeeYouAtThePole #ChattanoogaFaith #PrayTogether
⭐️🏈 FIELDS OF FAITH GIVEAWAY TIME! 🏈 ⭐️
Want to rep some awesome FCA merch? Here’s how to enter:
1️⃣ Follow @chattanoogafca
2️⃣ Tag 3 friends in the comments
3️⃣ Be present at Fields of Faith to claim your prize!
It’s that simple! Don’t miss your chance to win big and stand with us at Fields of Faith. See you there! 🙌 #FieldsofFaith #FCAGiveaway #FaithAndSports”
Who else is already missing FCA Summer Camp? 🙌 Mentally, we’re still there—reliving the powerful moments, the friendships, and the faith that fueled us. ✨ Can’t wait to be back next year! 🙏🔥
Some of our FCA staff spent last week in Kansas City being poured into by FCA headquarters, gaining valuable tools and inspiration to better serve the schools in our Chattanooga community. We are excited to see how God will use this time of growth to impact the lives of students and coaches! 🙌✨🏫 #FCA #chattanooga
Had a great FCA meeting at @fca_gba today, talking about what it means to be made in God’s image! Inspired by the truth that we are all fearfully and wonderfully made. 🙏✨ #GodsImage #FCA #Purpose
Had an amazing time at Ooltewah Middle FCA today, talking about the power of loving God and loving others! Grateful for the opportunity to connect and grow together. 🙌❤️ #FaithInAction #LoveGodLoveOthers #FCA
Life was never meant to be lived alone. Come find your community at FCA, where we grow together, support each other, and find purpose in Christ. 🙌🤝 #FCAStrong #FindYourCommunity #BetterTogether #FaithFamily
✨ SEE YOU AT THE POLE ✨
Join us for a powerful time of prayer! 🙏
📍 Where: Meet at your school’s flagpole
🗓️ When: Wednesday, Sept 25
We’ll be praying for:
🌍 The World
🇺🇸 The Country
🏙️ Your State
🏡 Your City
🏫 Your School
Stand in faith with your community and lift up our leaders, schools, and cities in prayer! 🙌
#SYATP #Prayer #Faith #Community #SeeYouAtThePole
*ask your FCA rep for your school about what time your school is meeting!
Chattanooga FCA kicked off the school year with their first board meeting, welcoming 5 new board members! 🎉 We’re excited for the new opportunities and impact this year will bring as we continue to reach our community for Christ. 🙌🙏
#FCA #ChattanoogaFCA #NewBeginnings #BoardMeeting #FaithInAction #MakingADifference
Such an amazing time at the Hamilton Heights FCA Coaches Bible Study! 🙌 We were reminded of the profound impact coaches have on their athletes, both on and off the field. Let’s continue to encourage them to be their best in all they do, striving for excellence in every area of life! 🏆💪 #FCAStrong #CoachImpact #LeadByExample
We’re kicking off #MotivationMonday with a powerful reminder from @fcaooltewah guest speaker Arianne Clark: Never forget, God defines who you are and where your worth comes from! 🙌✨ #Faith #Identity #Purpose
Clapping our way into the week with joy and praise, ready to carry the spirit of worship into every moment! 🙌👏✨ #ChurchVibes #PraiseAndWorship #NewWeekBlessings
Hixson High School FCA @hixsonfca had their first meeting of the year today!! 🎉 The students connected with each other, and the leaders shared the FOUR ✝️ with their peers, encouraging everyone to pass it on and share with someone else! 🙌
Today we were thrilled to join @fcaooltewah to hear an encouraging message on suffering and God’s unwavering faithfulness through it all. A powerful reminder that He is with us in every season ❤️🦉#ooltewah #fca #godisfaithful
Had an amazing time today at East Hamilton Middle School FCA, where we gathered to share about God’s unfailing love! 🌟 🙌💙 #FCA #GodsLove #FaithInAction #EastHamiltonFCA
Join us for Fields of Faith at Red Bank High School!
- 📅 Date: October 2
- ⏰ Time: 6:30 PM
- 📍 Location: Red Bank High School
A night of:
- Worship 🙌
- Testimonies 💬
- Community & Unity 🤝
Let’s come together to lift up the name of Jesus. You don’t want to miss this! #FieldsofFaith #FCA #RedBankHS #togetherinfaith
FCA IS BACK and better than ever! 🙌 Don’t miss out on the chance to get involved with your school’s FCA—where faith, fellowship, and fun come together. Whether you’re new or returning, now’s the perfect time to grow in your walk with Christ, meet new friends, and make an impact on campus. Let’s make this year unforgettable! ✨ #FCA #FaithInAction #FellowshipAndFun #GetInvolved #MakeADifference
@utcfca is BACK 🎉 Every Monday night at 7:30 PM 70+ college students meet for food, fellowship, and fun as they grow together in faith 🙏 #UTC #FCA #MocsFellowship #FaithAndFun #SeeYouThere”
Had an amazing time at Marion County’s first FCA meeting! 🙌 We dove deep into the meaning behind the Four Bracelet—each symbol representing a powerful truth: God loves you, sin separates us, Jesus rescues, and we must decide. It’s incredible how such a simple bracelet holds such a life-changing message! ❤️➗✝️❓ #FCA #FourBracelet #GodsLove #FaithInAction #LifeChangingTruths
Loftis Middle 🏫 met this morning 🌅 and discussed Philippians 4:6 📖, where they focused on setting their minds on the Lord 🙏 and not getting anxious 😟 about the things around us!! 💡🌍
Our schools need strong FCA leaders now more than ever! 🙌 Being a leader is so rewarding because you get the chance to share the love of Christ with your classmates and make a real impact. 💛 There’s nothing like seeing hearts changed and lives transformed. If you’re passionate about your faith, step up and be a light in your school! ✨ #FCA #Leadership #ShareTheLove #ChristCentered #BeTheLight
One of our Area Representatives, Duvall, had the privilege of leading chapel for the East Ridge Middle School football team this week! 🏈 He talked about how life can sometimes feel chaotic and overwhelming, just like being on the field. But in those moments, it’s important to trust that God is in control and will bring everything together. 🙏 Proverbs 3:5-6 encourages us to lean on Him for guidance when things get tough. 💡
That’s a wrap on Leadership Training Day 2024! 🎉 Thank you to all the schools who participated—we can’t wait to help you have an amazing year sharing the gospel in your schools! 🙌📚✨
🚨FCA MERCH IS HERE🚨
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👕Don’t forget to stop by and get some FCA MERCH at Leadership training day so you can rep Jesus Christ and Fellowship of Christian Athletes at your school! 👕
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CASH OR VENMO ONLY💵💵
Let us know what your favorite color is below ⬇️⬇️⬇️
CCS Huddle kicked off last week! 🙌 Our small groups are in full swing, with high school leaders mentoring middle school students and volunteers guiding the high schoolers. We’re diving into the book of Mark together! 📖✨
This week at Orchard football chapel we talked all about John 3:16—the ultimate expression of love and sacrifice. Just as God gave His Son for us, play for each other, uplift one another, and demonstrate your commitment to your teammates. 🏈❤️✝️
🙏 Thank you to all our incredible volunteers for making the FCA 5k a success! We couldn’t have done it without you. Your dedication helps us reach coaches and athletes for Christ, making a lasting impact in their lives. We’re grateful for your support and heart for the mission! 💙🏃♂️✝️
Huge thanks to everyone who participated, sponsored, or volunteered at today’s FCA 5K! 🎉 Special shoutout to Chad Varga and the @chattanoogarun team for their incredible work every year in making this race a success! 🙌👟
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We can’t wait to see you all back on the course next year! 🗓️🏃♂️
Want to win some extra CASH on this holiday weekend? Come out to the 5K for FCA - top 3 spots win a cash prize! Not a fast runner? No worries! We still have spots left for casual runners and walkers who just want to enjoy the outdoors and support a great cause making an eternal impact!
Registration tomorrow at Chattanooga State is from 6:30-8:15am with the race starting at 8:30! See y’all there.
Red Bank has started off their year with discussing the FOUR! This week they focused on ➗, and how our sin separates us from Jesus but there is good news in Jesus dying on the cross for us!
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Time to refresh your closet with some new FCA gear! We’ll have these sweatshirts and more at training day next week! Sweatshirts are $35, long sleeve will be $25. Cash or Venmo only
Leaders at Signal Mountain FCA kicked off the year by introducing themselves and sharing their favorite Bible verse! Donuts, games, and Jesus are back at SMMHS…get connected!
Soddy Daisy Middle FCA kicked off their first huddle yesterday and talked about how our past sin doesn’t define us! God forgives us of our sins and we can reset.
Isaiah 43:18- “Do not remember the past events: pay no attention to the things of old”
UTC FCA kicked off the school year tonight with some beach volleyball and a time to meet the leaders. Normal huddle meetings start up next week at both UTC and Chattanooga State! Make sure you get connected if you’re a student on either campus!
Sometimes you add so many staff that you need to assemble more office chairs! We love this and will be introducing you to all of our 2024-25 staff soon!
Bring the whole family out for this year's 5K for FCA!
📆Labor Day (Sept 2nd)
📍Chattanooga State
❗️Priority registration ends NEXT SUNDAY!
Register online (link in bio)
Looking back at camps and thanking God for all 247 local middle and high schoolers who came to FCA camps this summer! Campers - what was your favorite part of camp?!
Also, how cool is it that we had 247 campers when the camp theme is 24/7?!?
ONE MONTH AWAY from one of our favorite days of the year! Who's ready to be trained up to go 24/7 for Jesus?! #leadershiptraining #chattanoogafca #fca247
Who's ready to set a new PR on our FLAT 5K for FCA course this year? We start on the campus of Chattanooga State and run along the riverfront for an amazing view while you run with us on Labor Day. Sign up today! (Link in bio)
1 week away from the 1st day of school for many! 🏫 Did you know we had 💯certified FCA huddles across our 5 county region last year? Let's AMP it up this year and reach even more! To help support our staff across our schools, head to our website and click which staff or school you would like to support! (link in bio)
“Jesus is the best thing I ever felt…I can get hype all by myself!” BUT soon you won’t have to get hype by yourself because we’ll be back together for LEADERSHIP TRAINING DAY! Stay tuned for more details…we can’t wait to see you!
School is starting soon which means it's getting closer to the 5K for FCA on Labor Day! Sign up today and get the priority registration price! (Link in bio)
One more day left for Rhea County FCA campers tomorrow. We love seeing how God has been working this week in the 375 campers and 100 leaders/staff! Thanks to the RCHS team for putting this amazing camp together every year for the entire community!
Sports is both a dividing and unifying force. Divisive on the teams you cheer for, uniting in the love for the game.
The world can be the same - divided on politics or stances but as Christians, let’s UNITE in prayer for our leaders and our country, especially after the events of this weekend.
Competitors….are you ready for camp?! One week from today, it all gets started! Make sure you check your email and read over the camp information sheet Erin has sent! DM us if you haven’t received it.
Thanks to @uppercumberlandfca for the 📸!
Grace’s boys basketball team got to experience FCA team camp this week for the first time! Basketball games, teambuilding sessions, and chapel services filled their 3 days at camp!
🔥🏀 Embracing the grind at the FCA team camp, Hamilton Heights is seizing every opportunity to push boundaries, elevate skills, and forge unbreakable bonds with teammates. 🔥💪 #RiseAndGrind #TeamUnity #UnleashGreatness 🏀💥
Silverdale’s girls basketball team spent 3 days at FCA team camp this week! They grew closer together as a team and deeper in their faith throughout the week!
Tyner girls spent the last three days at FCA Girls Basketball Team Camp. Stay tuned to see other teams who are spending the week playing basketball and growing in their faith!
It’s CAMP TIME!!! These huddle leaders showed up today and are getting trained up and ready for the TN girls basketball team camp this week. They cannot WAIT to meet their teams Monday! Stay tuned for more from camp this week!
All smiles and high fives because we are only 5 days away from the first camp of the summer! Girls basketball teams…we can’t wait to see you at Johnson on Monday!!!
THIS is FCA….students filling a classroom at 6:45 in the morning to hear about Jesus! We love @redbank_fca and their willingness to come so early every week!
What a great day we had yesterday at the FCA Golf Classic sponsored by Food City! Thanks to each of the sponsors, players, and volunteers for making this year’s tournament a success!
Just a snapshot of this week’s training camp at our FCA Support Center in Kansas City. Laura went this week and served as a huddle leader for new staff from TX, MD, IL, GA, SC, and KY! Thanks to @thefcateam for supporting our staff in so many ways!
Today is a special day as we also recognize and honor our middle school candidates for FCA Christian Athlete of the Year! Stay tuned at 3pm for our Day of Champions!
A certified ministry event that uses the annual theme and scripture for athletes and coaches to develop athletic skills, create influential relationships and encounter Jesus Christ.
FCA camp for me was such a blessing to experience because I learned so much during the messages, made new friends who I can call brothers, and praised the Lord like I never have before!"