Illinois Fellowship of Christian Athletes

12/31/2025

Dear Friend of Illinois FCA,

Thanks to you, 2025 has been a year of life-change across Illinois. Because of your partnership, coaches and athletes encountered Jesus in bold new ways—in huddles, at camps, and out on trails and courts. Lives were transformed not by programs alone, but by generous hearts like yours that said “yes” to investing in discipleship.

As 2025 comes to a close, we’re overwhelmed with gratitude. Because of you, coaches and athletes across Illinois encountered Jesus in huddles, at camps, and through life-changing relationships.

📊 This year, your generosity helped make possible:
• 987 campers and 33 coaches impacted
• 30+ huddles led by 7 new leaders
• 21 camps statewide—including 7 new locations

As we look ahead, we’re trusting God for what’s next—and inviting you to be part of it. By December 31, we’re believing for $39,242 to help fund:
✔️ Illinois FCA Outdoors
✔️ A new Area Rep opening ministry in Kankakee County

As the Lord leads, would you join us in stepping into the new year believing God will continue to transform lives?

Your generosity today helps open doors tomorrow.

Warmly,

The Illinois FCA State Team: Lance, Dawn, and Michelle

12/24/2025

Merry Christmas from your friends at Illinois FCA!

12/22/2025

Dear Friend,

December in Illinois brings full calendars, cold outdoors, and a season filled with traditions that remind us what truly matters. As the year winds down and the holiday hustle picks up, we’re grateful for friends like you who pause to invest in something eternal. At Illinois FCA, your End-of-Year generosity helps ensure that coaches and athletes across our state, from small towns to large city schools, continue to experience the hope, purpose, and life-changing love of Jesus Christ.

12/02/2025

Please note this latest update in our End of the Year Giving Impact Report. Thank you for your generosity and joining us in something bigger than ourselves!

Hear from Reece: https://vimeo.com/1140860600?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci
Hear from Aubrey: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHWqZCLffpg

12/02/2025

Dear Friend,

As we approach this year’s Giving Tuesday, we’re reminded that generosity isn’t just a tradition – it’s a powerful catalyst for eternal change. At Illinois FCA, your gift can do so much to transform lives, uplift communities, and draw coaches and athletes into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and His church.

Why your support matters now
• Your gift provides critical programming – we’re looking to launch outdoor ministry across the state and a new staff position in Kankakee County. It helps to ensure each of these programs has the opportunity to thrive.
• Your generosity supports coaches and athletes who steward their talents, faith, and leadership – engaging, equipping, and empowering them to influence their peers, schools, and communities for Christ all year round.

This Giving Tuesday – an especially strategic time to give
Recent federal tax changes set to take effect in 2026 offer a new benefit for charitable givers: individuals who take the standard deduction will be eligible to deduct up to $1,000 (or $2,000 for married couples filing jointly) in cash gifts to qualified charities like FCA.

That means you’re stewarding your giving to stretch even further – strengthening our ministry while also offering potential tax advantages.

Give today – ignite eternal impact
This Giving Tuesday, stand with us. Your gift reflects God’s heart for compassion, forgiveness, and hope. Together, we can help draw more lives into the transforming power of Christ and carry His light into our communities.

Please give today and makes a difference for coaches and athletes that lasts all year.

With gratitude,

Dr. Lance Thurman
Illinois Fellowship of Christian Athletes

10/14/2025

Thank You: An Incredible FCA Golf Event!

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s Illinois Fellowship of Christian Athletes state golf event — your energy and competition made it truly special.

Congratulations to our Net and Gross winners on their outstanding performance! After a detailed review of our scorecards and corrected information the winners were as follows:

· Gross Winner: Zach Watson, Brian Anderson, Tate Clark, and Jake Erickson with a to par gross of -20

· Net Winner: Randal Ashton, Mark Lindvahl, Dave Johnson, and Doug Nicholson who finished with a -16 net score

A special thank you to our Silver Level Sponsor, Treign Apparel, for their support — Treign’s product helped elevate our gear for this event.

We’re proud to have hosted such a memorable day of Christ, competition, and camaraderie. See you next year!

09/08/2025

06/19/2025

Illinois FCA Equestrian Begins Horse Huddle Monday, June 30th

04/19/2024

Midwest Region FCA Board Chair Summit in Kansas City this week! A room full of great leaders making a difference for the Kingdom!

03/21/2024

To Learn More:
https://www.fca.org/e3