WARRIOR CAMP Director: Derek
Phone: 208-866-0743
Email: warriorcamp1@gmail.com
1. The Problem
Chase and Zack are young kids. God created them in and calls them to, a sacred, masculine identity in Him. But they don’t fully know what that is, or where to find it. So, they both may tend to ricochet their way through childhood and adolescence without really discovering God and being inspired by who He created them to be. To make it tougher, Chase and Zack have had a hard time finding clear tracks worth following. Then there’s the popular cultural idea that all the real fun exists outside the church, Christianity is boring, and God resembles an angry boss who likes to squash our fun. During Chase and Zack’s limited exposure to religion, it hasn’t been bad, but they’re starting to look elsewhere for something more.
2. The Solution
We believe in the power of fun to create inroads for the Gospel. We believe if it’s Christian, it should be better. We believe legitimate fun is God’s idea, and creating it should be our masterpiece. Warrior Camp is passionate about reclaiming the lost territory of legitimate fun that rightly belongs to God. How do we do this? Through designing and hosting the most epic games, challenges, and activities we can imagine, all to give Campers an experience pulsing with unforgettable fun, and that brings honor and glory to Jesus Christ! (BTW, if you love duck-duck-goose or cheesy VBS games, sorry but Warrior Camp isn’t for you!).
Pete and Jake are both unique leaders of integrity, enthusiasm, adventure and passion for God and His Word. They love hanging out with kids and youth, pointing them to the Risen King Jesus Christ, and re-igniting the fire of Biblical Masculinity in the way God intended. They also love competing in epic games, forging rock-solid bonds of brotherhood in Christ, and seeing God inspire a generation of boys and men after His own heart. As Pete and Jake connect with the Campers at Warrior Camp, the walls start to come down and Chase and Zack get excited about the new thing God wants to do in their lives.
Derek, President of the Board
Derek grew up in Idaho catching bugs, tadpoles, and frogs, riding bikes, climbing trees, and renovating his family's spider-infested crawlspace into a boys-only-hideout complete with defining codewords and ninja turtle vibes. God blessed Derek with parents who's love and devotion to Christ were clear and contagious. Even though the highschool environment wasn't easy, God used the public school context in which Derek ascended, to light a fire for bold, uncompromising faith that was passionate to 'give an answer' (1 Peter 3:15) and invite friends to church/youth group. After highschool, Derek attended and graduated from Liberty University with a BS Degree in Youth Ministry and an MA Degree in Apologetics. While at Liberty University, and with an unconventional origin, God inspired Derek with a vision to harness the appeal of
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes’ exciting local radio program, Heart of the Athlete, airs Saturdays at 9 am MST on KBXL 94.1 FM. The show is hosted by local FCA Director, Ken Lewis. This program is a great opportunity to listen to local athletes and coaches share their lives, combining sports with their faith in Jesus Christ each week!
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NNU Box 3359
623 S University Blvd
Nampa, ID 83686
United States
(208) 697-1051
klewis@fca.org
https://www.fcaidaho.org/
Podcast Website: https://941thevoice.com/podcasts/heart-of-the-athlete/
Jun 15 202425 mins