In 2025, there are currently 23,210 coach-led FCA huddles across the world. There are over 1,000 student-led clubs. There are 266 of them in Nebraska. Millard South High School FCA is one of them.
MSHS’s FCA (Fellowship for Christian Athletes) is run by freshman Collin Riddle and sophomore Noah Bauer. Both were born and raised in Christian households. Religious representation is something of high importance to both leaders. This motivation to see change through the light of Jesus became the foundation for the club.
“I was talking to my friend Collin Riddle about how he wanted to start FCA,” Bauer said. “We really wanted to be bold in our faith and share Jesus with people.”
Since the start of the school year, the club has brought in a number of students. The club meets every Monday morning at 8 a.m. On weeks where there is no school, Riddle hosts the club in his own home. The consistent meetings help create a more connected group.
“The number keeps going up.” Riddle says. “The first week we had 17 people, the next week we had 50.”
Sophomore Jazzy Clements starts her weeks with FCA excited to learn more about God and grow in her relationships with others.
“You meet so many others who are so kind and supportive,” Clements said. “It’s very comforting to see other people from your school getting to know Jesus and knowing you’ll always have a safe place to speak your mind without judgment.”
For people like Clements, the club has become a tight-knit community of fellow Christians looking to deepen their relationship with God. The club started with a group of athletes and has since broadened to some non-athlete attendees. The club is open to everyone who wishes to learn more about Jesus.
“Everyone should know that anybody can go to this; you don’t have to be super religious to go,” Clements said.
Junior Marley Deitering said, “This group has changed my life, and I thank Jesus for this opportunity. The relationships that I have made throughout this group are so insanely strong; everyone is welcoming, kind, and always recognizes a new face and makes sure everyone is involved. Every week when I go, I see new people brought because their friend goes, which I think shows how fast this group is spreading.” For Deitering, the group has had many life-changing aspects. She’s formed friendships rooted in Jesus that will last a lifetime. What started as just members of a club has become a group of friends. Deitering’s first years of high school were spent at a school meant for faith. When she came to school this year, she said she was amazed by the amount of love for Jesus in the student body.
“I have become more consistent with my faith, I have people who hold me accountable, help me grow, and, more than anything, I have found joy in coming to school.” Deitering says. “I truly do believe that revival is breaking out through our school, and this is only the beginning,” Deitering said.
