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God is writing a story of pursuit, transformation, and courage one heart at a time. Softball athlete, Ava, joined FCA because she was hungry for depth, for community, and for a place where her faith could grow roots. Surrounded by people who genuinely want to walk with the Lord, she found the encouragement she desired. Now, as a student FCA leader, she lights up watching each large group gathering grow bigger than the last, evidence that God is stirring something powerful on campus. “Every large group we have, there’s more and more people,” she says. “It’s the best thing to see.”
Leadership has expanded Ava’s world beyond the softball diamond. It’s opened doors to friendships with athletes from other teams, strengthened relationships within the FCA community, and deepened the bond she shares with her own teammates. Through FCA, she has been equipped to be a friend that her teammates know they can open up to, both on and off the field.
Ava has seen God use FCA to remind student-athletes that their identity runs deeper than their athletic performance. Hearing speakers share testimonies, exploring Scripture, and wrestling together with what it means to find worth in Christ alone have reshaped the way many athletes view themselves and their purpose.
Recently, that truth came to life in a profound way as several of Ava’s teammates chose to be baptized. A large portion of the team gathered in support of their teammates' baptisms and Ava felt her heart swell. “It meant the world to watch them publicly give their lives to the Lord. There’s nothing more special.”
For Ava, walking alongside her teammates through FCA made those moments even more impactful. She cherishes the privilege of being part of their journey and witnessing firsthand what God is doing through this ministry. He is pursuing athletes, strengthening friendships, reshaping identities, and building a community anchored not in performance, but in Christ.
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