Finishing Strong! {FCA Spring Ministry Update}

The Goodness of God

When my family left Florida in 2014, Pastor Jonathan Winningham said these words directly to me: “Stay Stunned.” He encouraged me to watch in wonder at His work. Today, nine years later, I continue to “Stay Stunned.”

Nobody does ministry on their own, so my heart overflows with gratitude toward the people God has called to partner with me. I understand Paul’s humble heart posture as he prayed these words about his people with such gratitude.

I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, always in every prayer of mine for you all making my prayer with joy, because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now. Phillipians 1:3-5 (ESV)

To those who continually pray for the ministry, thank you!
To those who financially support FCA monthly (Annual Monthly Partnership), thank you!
To those who faithfully serve with me, thank you!
None of this would be possible without you, and you are an amazing Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) Home Team!

As WE finish this semester, please enjoy this glimpse of what He’s done!

[THE] Huddle: for women Release!

[THE] Huddle: hometown with FCA Staff in Region 14 on the 2023 release date in January!

[THE] Huddle: for women in Naples, FL

“He must increase, but I must decease.” John 3:30 (ESV)

Meg Dorril (FCA Staff) and myself at the cross where students laid down their “less than.” Forty girls committed their lives to Christ at this Evening of Excellence.

Montverde Academy Invitational Tournament (MAIT) – 20 Year Anniversary

From 2003 to 2023, it was a JOY to be here for the MAIT Twenty-Year Anniversary!

A few of you from my FCA Home Team served the MVA players’ parents at the FCA MAIT Parent Social!

JXV Experience – Region 14 Leadership Team

JXVE Region 14 Leadership – Alexis Stuckey speaking about our team and internship project!

Directors Summit

[THE] Huddle: *for women* is coming to a hometown near you! As of today, we have approximately 70 unique huddle leaders all over the world!

Local Huddles Rock!

FCA MVA LS Power Club – We had a GREAT year learning, “He must increase, but I must decrease.” John 3:30 #GREATER

FCA MVA MS Campus Huddle with Jake, who is one of my former FCA students!

FCA Staff Tim Hancock speaking to FCA MS about using our words to “Build Each Other UP!”

Coach Steven & Coach Jola spoke to this group of athletes, and we are so grateful! Appreciate every moment and God is with you WHEREVER you go! (Joshua 1:9)

Local FCA Staff (Tim Hancock), FCA Adult Volunteer Jerome Lynch, Coach Steven Graham, and FCA Student Leader! What a team!

Local FCA Leaders and Lakeside Church Pastor Jason Hitte (guest speaker) – God has a PURPOSE for you!

Wednesday Night FCA Bible Study – David’s Psalms taught us how to pray!

FCA Bible Study – We prayed for doors to open and for doors to close as the seniors in this group chose the colleges where they would continue their athletics!

Israel – The BEST FCA Professional Development!

A few of us with Jason Bernick – Region 14 FCA VP – and his wife, Luanne.

Jon and I looking out at the Sea of Galilee… wondering where they caught all the fish, where Jesus walked on water, and where Peter was brave enough to follow!

My mom, Tanga Teasley, and I sitting on the Southern Steps of the Temple Mount… songs of ascent were sung here!

Standing on The Mount of Olives with The Dome of the Rock and the Old City behind us…

We were overwhelmed with gratitude in The Garden of Gethsemane… it was a beautiful place to pray.

God brought nourishment to our skin and muscles from The Dead Sea… what an experience!

Jason spoke words of affirmation over Jon and I in the Jordan River. The timing of this season was perfect, and I am so grateful.

[THE] Huddle: retreat

[THE] Huddle: *leadership* and planning team!

Words of Wisdom from a coach, a coach’s spouse, and a former athlete (FCA Staff)!

May The Lord bless you and keep you in His care always.

Forty-three women attended [THE] Huddle: retreat in Region 14!

Regional Director of Ministry Advancement – My New FCA Position in Region 14 Began April 1st

Region 14 Advancement Lanes: International, Board & Donor, Talent, and Ministry Advancement.

FCA Spring Luncheon

Baccalaureate & Graduation 2023

Baccalaureate with FCA’s 3D Coaching Founder Dr. Jeff Duke

This Summer: FCA Coaches Time Out (CTO) South, FCA CTO North, FCA Lakeland Leadership Camp, FCA Ecuador Missions Trip! Let’s GO!

And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ. Phillipians 1:6 (ESV)

God called my family back to Florida, and we are so grateful as we have realized how perfect His timing is. What He has done is much better and bigger than I could have imagined, and I believe this is just the beginning. I continue to be stunned at the goodness of God!

I will be there to pour into the female coaches and coaches’ spouses as they enjoy a timeout in the north and the south of Region 14 with their spouses!
I will be there as students are learning what it looks like to be a follower of One and a leader of many at Leadership Camp!
And as an FCA team travels to Ecuador to run a Power Camp, Coaches Time Out, and All-Abilities Camp, Haylee (my daughter) and I will be there!

Oh, and we have secured a location for the 2024 filming of [THE] Huddle: for women on October 31, November 1, and November 2nd!

Please let me know if God places it on your heart to be a part of what He is doing in The Fellowship of Christian Athletes. We don’t want to miss this moment!

There are so many ways to pray, support, or serve!
– Send a student to camp!
– Send students and/or sports equipment to Ecuador!
– Contribute to [THE] Huddle: for women funding! (We raise money ahead of time so we may give the curriculum away for free!)
– Contribute to the FCA Internship Program!
– Partner with FCA monthly and join my FCA Home Team!

You are so loved, and I am grateful for you!
It’s summertime! Let’s GO!

Many blessings,

Basking in His Light

Please subscribe
to receive devotionals and ministry updates directly in your inbox!

Email this page

Mindy Lee Hopman

Mindy Lee Hopman, an author, speaker, and educator will lead you on the adventure of discovering your faith, establishing your identity in Christ, and finding your place with your people in this world.