Methodist Children’s Home is excited about starting a
Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) chapter on our Waco campus. FCA values
are Integrity, Serving, Teamwork and Excellence with the vision of seeing the
world impacted for Jesus Christ through the influence of coaches and athletes.
Ahmad Washington, spiritual development minister for MCH,
has been a guest speaker and performed music at several FCA football camps.
Washington leads a weekly huddle for our athletes and
coaches before games. This is a time for prayer and to answer questions related
to the Lord and what His activity in their lives looks like.
“The huddle is just another opportunity to teach and share
the love of Jesus and the truth of the Holy Scriptures in ways that directly
address them as young men,” shared Washington. “It offers a time and place
without the pressure that comes from young ladies being present, where they can
share and be vulnerable about issues that make it difficult for them to live as
Godly young men.”
The youth attend on a
volunteer basis but “so far these young men have been open and receptive to our
time, nearly all have been present for each huddle,” said Washington. “When the
coaches see me in the school they have commented about how the Word of God has
spoken directly to their lives also and inspired them to walk in their faith
more boldly as they coach our youth.”
Matt Rodgers, MCH athletic director, had this to share: “I
am excited, I have been wanting an FCA chapter at MCH for a few years now.
Pastor Ahmad played football for Baylor University and understands what it
takes to be successful on the field; but he has also has had life experiences
that many of our young men have gone through. I am very thankful and
appreciative for his leadership.
“Ten years from now very few people will remember how many
games the MCH football team won in 2015, Rodgers said. “But what people will
remember is how the lives of these young men have been changed and impacted
through their relationship with Jesus Christ.”
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