Compassion & Spiritual Warfare
Pat Lynch • November 20, 2025
Modoc Middle School (shown above) and Modoc High School both sponsored Food Drives to support food distribution to local families. FCA Advisors Cindy and Lynn Culp have been doing a fantastic job supporting these new huddles in the City of Alturas. The noticeable presence of FCA on campus has drawn attention and challenges.
"For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places,"
Ephesians 6:12
The presence of FCA on the Modoc Middle School campus was recently challenged by a parent who objected to her son having "religious" messages left on his locker. The Huddle had created inspirational cut-out leaves with words of encouragement and "Jesus Loves You".
While committing to refrain from posting on students' assigned lockers in the future without their permission, the student club retains "equal access" to freedom of speech and assembly during non-instructional periods, afforded to them by the US Constitution.
There is often confusion and a misinterpretation of the concept of "Separation of Church and State". The Student Rights Handbook, published by the Alliance Defending Freedom, is a great guide for individuals wanting to understand the rights of students on K-12 and University campuses.
Pray For God's Favor and Protection Over FCA Campus Ministries
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The Internship experience is designed to develop student-athletes in discerning their calling and career while introducing them to various aspects of sports ministry through FCA campus huddles, camps, and special events. FCA is launching the first college Internship Program in Northern CA on the campus of Simpson University. We have four strong candidates in the on-boarding process, eager to participate this Spring Semester.
ields of Faith (FOF) is an event organized by the Fellowship of Christian Athletes where students across the country gather at athletic fields or gyms to share their faith, hear testimonies, worship, and challenge peers to read the Bible and follow Jesus Christ. It is a student-to-student event designed to spark a spiritual movement and change the culture in communities. The Shasta County FCA Student-Leaders, Advisors, and local pastors organized this year's FOF event that was held last month at the UPrep HS stadium. Student speakers and guest speaker Coach Jerry Vallotton shared their testimonies and a call to action for attendees to grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ.
Eighteen couples joined the Fellowship of Christian Athletes for its first "Coach & Spouse Date Night". This free dinner event featured guest speakers Jerry and Ann Vallotton, who shared insights on navigating the marital challenges often facing a coach's marriage. Risen King Church Pastors Cole and Caitlin Zick also shared biblically-based strategies for strong marriages. The event was held on the campus of Simpson University, and provided coaches and their spouses a great opportunity to fellowship together over a meal and return home with action items for enriching their marriages.
The CSU-Chico FCA recently started a Bible study with the men's golf team. The FCA Huddle has reached a number of the collegiate golfers this year. Several of them have regularly attended Huddle meetings. Two of the FCA student-athletes initiated the Bible study. Huddle Advisor Brendan Allen shared reports of good conversation and a genuine interest in spiritual things. The Gospel continues to be shared. Pray for a move of God on the CSU campus.
"And they have conquered him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony," Revelation 12:11 One of the most effective means of sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ is by sharing one's personal "testimony". FCA frequently invites coaches and athletes to share their personal testimony as a means of demonstrating the Father's nature and purpose for His children. Recently, Simpson University baseball player Bryce Young shared his personal testimony and lesson on the life of King David. He did a great job ministering to his peers at the huddle meeting (below).
See you on the field!
We invite you to attend our November, 2, 2025 Coach and Spouse Date Night.
General Info 18 Holes of Golf Free Driving Range Golf Cart & Beverages Kona Shave Ice Treat BBQ Tri-Tip & Chicken Dinner Extras Raffle Prizes 50/50 Contest Hole-In-One Putting Contest Longest Drive Closest to the Pin Time Check-In Begins at 11:30 AM Tee Off at 1:00 PM Dinner/Awards at 6:00 PM+/- Tournament Fees $135 / Golfer $500 / Foursome Questions? Norm Slosted, Committee Co-Chair nslosted@fca.org 530-650-1301 or Dave Gowan, Committee Co-Chair dave@redbluffchamber.com 530-736-9618
Earlier this Summer, Simpson University President Norm Hall reached out to FCA Field Ambassador Norm Slosted and ordered FCA Sports Bibles for every student athlete and coach. Five hundred and seventy-six (576) Bibles arrived on campus and were first gifted to the early-arrival, Fall sports athletes.
The FCA staff application and onboarding process is extensive, increasing the confidence FCA is a good fit and the candidate is "called" by God to ministry. We are excited to announce the candidacy of Jared Gallardo for the position of Area Director to the CA North State Central Counties of Shasta, Tehama, and Trinity.The last step before an offer of employment is extended and the prospective staff can begin raising support is "Bootcamp". Jared will be heading to the FCA Support Center in Kansas City this September for a three day bootcamp orientation and training.
