FOCAS / Lord's Gym

FOCAS / Lord's Gym Where people grow strong in the Lord. 💪 ✝️

FOCAS, a 501 (c) (3) charitable faith based organization, was founded in 1986 by Richard Taylor as a Christian non-profit corporation. The ministry began in Haiti providing the basic medical, physical and spiritual needs of the community and now operates in Cincinnati.

What an incredible week for our Lord's Gym Summer Program! 🎬❤️Thanks to the generosity of a special donor, we were able ...
06/13/2026

What an incredible week for our Lord's Gym Summer Program! 🎬❤️

Thanks to the generosity of a special donor, we were able to rent out an entire movie theater just for our group. What an amazing blessing and unforgettable experience for our students!

And what movie did we see? 🐑🕵️‍♂️ *The Sheep Detective*! It was funny, heartwarming, entertaining, and a perfect movie for the whole family. The kids had an absolute blast!

Moments like these create memories that last a lifetime and remind our young people just how loved and valued they are.

We're so grateful for everyone who supports Lord's Gym Ministries and helps make opportunities like this possible. Thank you for investing in the lives of young people! - Valerie

06/12/2026

Some of the most important questions a child will ever ask are about God.

This week, students in the Lord's Gym Summer Program had the opportunity to visit the Creation Museum —our first major trip of the summer. As they explored the exhibits, asked thoughtful questions, and engaged in meaningful conversations, we witnessed something special: curiosity, wonder, and a desire to learn more about God's truth.

For many young people, faith begins with questions. Experiences like this help them discover that God's Word has answers, purpose, and hope for their lives.

We're incredibly grateful to our donors, volunteers, prayer partners, parents, and supporters who make opportunities like this possible. Your investment is about so much more than a field trip—it's helping young people grow in their faith and build a foundation that can impact the rest of their lives.

Thank you for helping us point the next generation toward Jesus.

🚴‍♂️ The Journey Begins This Weekend 🚴‍♂️After weeks of training, preparation, and perseverance, our Youth Resiliency Ri...
06/11/2026

🚴‍♂️ The Journey Begins This Weekend 🚴‍♂️

After weeks of training, preparation, and perseverance, our Youth Resiliency Ride team is ready to roll!

This Saturday, a group of students and adult mentors from Lord's Gym Ministries will begin riding the Ohio to Erie Trail from Cincinnati to Cleveland.

But this ride is about much more than bicycles and miles.

It's about building resilience.

It's about developing confidence.

It's about learning that challenges can be overcome through faith, determination, and teamwork.

Throughout this journey, these young people will face physical and mental challenges that will help them grow not only as riders, but as leaders.

We would love your prayers for:

🙏 Safety for all riders and support staff
🙏 Strength and endurance throughout the ride
🙏 Favorable weather
🙏 Meaningful conversations and life-changing experiences
🙏 Growth in faith and confidence for every student

If you'd like to invest in these incredible young people and support the work of Lord's Gym Ministries, please visit:

❤️ www.LordsGymMinistries.org/Donate under apply my donation select cycling.

Thank you for believing in the next generation and helping us make an impact that lasts a lifetime.

🚴‍♀️ Ride. Give Back. Change Lives.Lord's Gym Ministries is excited to be one of the beneficiaries of the Cycle Club's ...
06/11/2026

🚴‍♀️ Ride. Give Back. Change Lives.

Lord's Gym Ministries is excited to be one of the beneficiaries of the Cycle Club's 6th Annual Licking Valley Century on June 20, 2026!

Last year, this incredible event raised $14,500 for local organizations, including Lord's Gym Ministries, helping support programs that bring hope, mentoring, and opportunities to youth and families throughout our community.

Choose your adventure:
🚲 21-Mile Casual Loop
🚲 41-Mile Scenic Loop
🚲 62-Mile Metric Century
🚲 100-Mile Century

Enjoy breathtaking views, peaceful country roads, fully stocked rest stops, hydration support, LIVE music, and a delicious catered meal after the ride.

Gather your cycling buddies, bring your family, and make a difference while enjoying one of the most beautiful rides in the region!

Register here: https://www.bikereg.com/licking-valley-century

Please share and invite a friend!

💙 Intervention Changes Lives 💙Behind every statistic is a young person with God-given potential.A future leader.A future...
06/11/2026

💙 Intervention Changes Lives 💙

Behind every statistic is a young person with God-given potential.

A future leader.

A future parent.

A future difference-maker.

Yet many young people in our community face challenges that can alter the course of their lives. According to Cincinnati Police data, juvenile-involved violent crime increased by 26% during a recent surge in youth violence.

The need for positive intervention has never been greater.

The good news?

Intervention works.

Sometimes intervention looks like mentoring a teenager.

Sometimes it's coaching a team.

Sometimes it's volunteering at a summer program.

Sometimes it's simply showing up consistently and reminding a young person that they matter.

For more than 30 years, we've seen how one caring adult can help change the direction of a life.

That's why Scott Bowers is riding 3,300 miles from Canada to Mexico through The Ride of a Lifetime (Again)—to raise awareness and support for youth impacted by violence and adversity.

🚴‍♂️ 3,300 miles
🗺️ Canada to Mexico
❤️ One mission: helping young people discover hope

Every young person deserves someone who believes in them.

💬 Who was someone who showed up for you when you needed it most?

🙏 Mid-Week Prayer: Thankful for Community Partners📖 "Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their ...
06/10/2026

🙏 Mid-Week Prayer: Thankful for Community Partners

📖 "Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor." — Ecclesiastes 4:9

As we pause in the middle of this week, we're grateful for the many community partners who help make our mission possible.

No one transforms a community alone.

Together with schools, churches, businesses, organizations, donors, volunteers, and supporters, we are able to provide opportunities, mentorship, hope, and the love of Christ to youth and families throughout our community.

Every partnership creates a greater impact.

Every act of generosity opens a door.

Every person who joins the mission helps change lives.

🙏 Prayer

Heavenly Father,

Thank You for the people and organizations You have brought alongside Lord's Gym Ministries. Thank You for the partnerships that strengthen our work and expand our reach.

Bless those who give their time, resources, encouragement, and expertise to serve others. Continue to unite us in purpose as we seek to bring hope, opportunity, and Your love to our community.

May the work we do together glorify You and make a lasting impact in the lives of those we serve.

In Jesus' name, Amen.

💬 We're grateful for so many community partners. Tag an organization, business, church, or school that is making a difference in our community!

06/09/2026

What happens when a young person sees a need and decides to do something about it?

Meet Beckett, a Summit Country Day student who turned his love of soccer into an opportunity to serve others.

Through a grant and community collections, he donated more than 60 soccer balls, 70 pairs of cleats, 50 pairs of socks, 50 pairs of shin guards, and 9 goalie gloves to youth in our SAY Soccer program at Roberts Academy.

His reason was simple:

"Every kid should have the opportunity to play soccer if they want to."

Thank you, Beckett, for making an impact and helping remove barriers so more kids can play, grow, and thrive. 💙⚽

What Kind of Impact?📖 "You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden." — Matthew 5:14Every day...
06/08/2026

What Kind of Impact?

📖 "You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden." — Matthew 5:14

Every day, we leave an impact.

A kind word can change someone's day.

A mentor can change a young person's future.

A coach can build confidence that lasts a lifetime.

A simple act of service can remind someone they are seen, valued, and loved.

The world often measures impact by popularity, recognition, or success. But God measures impact differently.

He sees the conversations no one else hears.

The encouragement given at just the right moment.

The volunteer who faithfully shows up.

The person who chooses to invest in one life at a time.

This week, we'll share stories of impact through Lord's Gym Ministries—from young leaders serving others, to youth building resilience, to children discovering God's creation, to coaches investing in the next generation.

Each story is a reminder that God uses ordinary people to make an extraordinary difference.

As you begin this week, ask yourself:

How can I be a light in someone's life today?

🙏 Prayer

Lord, help us recognize the opportunities You place before us each day to encourage, serve, and love others. Use our words, actions, and faithfulness to make an impact that points people to You. Amen.

💬 Who is someone who made a positive impact on your life? Tag them or share their story in the comments.

As we wrap up the week, we're reminded of a simple truth:❤️ Lives change when people show up.This week, we reflected on ...
06/06/2026

As we wrap up the week, we're reminded of a simple truth:

❤️ Lives change when people show up.

This week, we reflected on God's call to invest in others, prayed for more coaches and mentors, celebrated those who faithfully serve our youth, and shared opportunities to intervene with hope in the lives of the next generation.

At Lord's Gym Ministries, that's what we get to witness every day—young people finding encouragement, purpose, friendship, and faith through caring adults who choose to be present.

And the story continues this month.

Whether you're looking to volunteer, attend an event, support our mission, or simply learn more about what God is doing through Lord's Gym Ministries, we'd love to connect with you.

📅 Check out the calendar attached to this post or visit our website to see what's coming up this month.

🌐 lordsgymministries.org

You might just discover a place where God is calling you to get involved.

💬 What was your biggest takeaway from this week's posts?

06/05/2026

Meet D, one of our Youth Resiliency Riders, preparing to pedal 326 miles across Ohio on an adventure that will challenge, inspire, and transform.

🏕️ 6 days
🚴‍♂️ 326 miles
💪 Countless opportunities for growth

The Youth Resiliency Adventure helps young people build confidence, develop resilience, create lifelong friendships, and grow in their faith along the Ohio to Erie Trail.

Every mile tells a story of perseverance. Every challenge becomes a lesson.

💬 What's a challenge you've overcome that made you stronger? Share your story below!

❤️ Support the trip at bit.ly/3NqRXLF and select "Cycling" under Apply My Donation.

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3428 Warsaw Avenue
Cincinnati, OH
45214

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 7:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 7:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 7:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 7:30pm
Friday 7:30am - 7:30pm

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+15136215300

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