To see the world transformed by Jesus Christ through the influence of coaches and athletes.
To lead every coach and athlete into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and His church.
Katelyn Odegard (Merrell) | Former Santa Barbara FCA staff member
A Season Filled with Faith and Laughter
I don’t know how to choose just one memory from my time on staff in Santa Barbara. There were so many good ones. I loved opening the Bible with high school and college women, leading beach workouts, and spending time with the Westmont women’s soccer team.
I especially loved pouring into girls like Stephanie, Reyna, and Macey. Seeing them continue to walk faithfully with the Lord, pour into others, and serve is humbling and fills my heart with joy. That kind of lasting fruit is a gift.
One favorite memory is leading a girls’ retreat in 2022. It was filled with laughter, and I still smile when I think about it.
I also loved—and still love—going onto school campuses and sharing God’s Word with students who have never heard the gospel. I’m thankful for the people I served alongside, too. They encouraged me and spurred me on in my own faith.
Another favorite memory was serving with FCA in Europe and bringing back “the infamous dance,” which has lived on in Santa Barbara FCA.
That season was a sweet gift from the Lord.
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