Just this morning, my friend and fellow FCA staff member texted me Proverbs 16:9, "In his heart a man plans his way, but the LORD determines his steps." I can testify to the truth of this verse. I'm certain, after a moment of reflection, that you can too.

I look back and see this verse proved true when I was a high school student who thought I was going to go one way when the LORD directed my steps to FCA where I heard the Gospel and trusted in Jesus Christ for my salvation (See the story below). My mom actually wrote Proverbs 16:9 in my senior yearbook. Thank you, Mom!

I see this verse prove true today as I am excited to announce to you that I will be moving into a new position with FCA in Dallas. It is clear to me that the LORD has directed my steps to this community and to this opportunity. It has not gone the way I expected, but God's plans are always better than our own.

Moving forward, I will be serving as the Area Director for FCA in North Dallas. This territory spans 6 school districts and over 80 campuses at the middle school, high school, and collegiate levels. I'm excited about the potential to empower leaders and FCA Huddles on every campus and sport environment in North Dallas. This is a vibrant and diverse area with a lot of great sports tradition and FCA history.

I want to thank you for partnering with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes in North Dallas. I'm resharing a story below as a snapshot of the Great Commission opportunity that exists through sports. By God's grace we will see stories like this all across North Dallas. As you will read, FCA changed my life when I was in high school and it's still working today. Your partnership makes this possible.

I believe strongly in the mission and impact of this ministry. As we grow, so does our need for resources and partnerships. I would love for you to prayerfully consider increasing your partnership donation. Or perhaps forwarding this email to a friend who might be interested in partnering with FCA.

Like I said, we're aiming to empower coaches and athletes to make disciples of Jesus Christ on over 80 campuses in North Dallas. This will require us to hire more FCA staff and pursue many other major projects. It is only possible by the power of God and your generous partnership. Below my signature you will find a link to access your partnership account and donate online.

I can't thank you enough, truly. God continues to prove His faithfulness and goodness as He directs our steps.

With love and gratitude,

It was the faithful presence of two high school football coaches that forever changed my life when I was 16 years old. They led the FCA Huddle at my high school. It was an environment that combined my involvement in athletics with a community of Christians and a platform to share the Gospel. I was drawn to the environment because of my relationship with my coaches and my teammates, but I was transformed by the environment as the Holy Spirit used the faithful testimony of coaches to bring me to faith in Christ.

That was 20 years ago, but faithful coaches and teammates are still gathering together as the Fellowship of Christian Athletes to testify to the power of the Gospel and support one another in Christian community. It worked in my life then, and it's still working today.

Highland Park FCA is led by faithful coaches and student leaders each year. The environment is powerful. Coaches and athletes who have diligently sown seeds in the lives of their players and teammates utilize the FCA Huddle to bring people together and testify to the truth and the power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

One coach told me that a player opened up to him after he spoke at FCA. The player had walked away from his faith and his church because of a challenging family situation. Coach's faithful presence coupled with his testimony at FCA impacted this player and opened the door for the two of them to talk through his challenges. Please pray that their conversations will lead to new life in Christ!

Faithful coaches are using their influence to create opportunities to share Christ in more ways than one. In addition to the Highland Park FCA Huddle, coaches are utilizing a pregame chapel and various character lessons integrated into practice and game environments. Rarely is an opportunity missed to sow a seed of Gospel truth.

As a result, the culture of the athletics department is saturated with faithful men and women of God who demonstrate their faith in Christ every day.

Praise the Lord! It is a great blessing and encouragement to witness the faithfulness of coaches and athletes who are being used by God to testify to the life-changing power of the Gospel.

I was talking with head football coach, Randy Allen. As we shared prayer requests, he spoke of the burden he felt for the student-athletes he coaches. Coach Allen has been coaching high school football for 50 years. He's seen it all. But he spoke in a way that communicated an urgency for this generation of students more than any other. It's true that this current generation of students faces unique and intense challenges. I encouraged coach by saying that's exactly why what he is doing is as important now as it's ever been.

His (and many other coaches') faithful, godly, loving presence in the lives of students, and the bold proclamation of faith in Christ is changing lives and advancing the Kingdom despite fierce opposition from the world. Just as it was 20 years ago when I was a high school student, almost 70 years ago when FCA was born, and today in the places where it is needed most, FCA is being used by God to proclaim Christ and transform lives. Praise Him!

Thank you for your continued support. This would not be possible without you! I want to invite you to prayerfully consider giving to the ministry of FCA. May God use it to advance His Kingdom and fulfill His Great Commission for His glory. Thank you!

With love,

Jason