To lead every coach and athlete into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and His church.
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Ken Lewis | FCA Idaho State Director
klewis@fca.org | (208) 697-1051
Ken grew up in Idaho and attended Meridian HS. He went on to wrestled at Northwest Nazarene University where he was a NAIA National Wrestling Tournament Qualifier. After college, Ken taught and coached at Kuna High School for 15 years. Ken started FCA at Kuna HS in 1997 and started taking athletes to FCA Camp in Wyoming in 2001. Ken joined staff with FCA in Idaho in 2005 where he has served the last 21 + years. He currently oversees the FCA staff and volunteers in Idaho. He also is the Director of the Northwest FCA Sports Camp. He loves seeing kids and coaches come to Christ and have their identity found in Him. He counts it an extreme blessing and privilege to work alongside the FCA Staff and Leadership Board as well as the numerous volunteers in Idaho. Ken coached a total of 29 seasons here in Idaho in both Wrestling and Girls Lacrosse. Ken is married to his wonderful wife Judy for the last 37 + years! They are blessed with 3 amazing daughters and 4 grandchildren!
My Favorites - Philippians 4:4-8, Wrestling & Snowboarding, Sawtooth Mountains & Secesh Meadows, Mexican & Thai food, Summer time
Ryan Seals | West Treasure Valley Director
rseals@fca.org | (541) 212-2136
I have been on staff with FCA since 2015 after teaching and coaching at a local high school for many years. After seeing the fruit of FCA on my campus, I felt the call to raise support and come on staff as a Area Director in the West Treasure Valley where we now have 4 other staff come on board in the last 3 years. Our team is growing!
I have been married to my wife Alisha since 2019 and we have 5 kids between the ages of 6 and 21. God is good!
My Favorites -
Proverbs 3:5 , Golfing and Tennis,
Dining in Downtown Boise with my Wife , Disneyland
Sean Rooney | FCA Sports Director
srooney@fca.org | (714) 785-6901
After a chance to play baseball professionally with the Washington Nationals, God led me to FCA Baseball in Southern California. After 6 years on staff there and some time as the North Orange County Area Director, God opened the door for us to move to Nampa in 2018. I’m blessed with a wonderful family as I’m married to Jana and we have 4 fun kids: Monroe, Lincoln, Pierce and Ford. My prayer is that God would help us reach EVERY coach, athlete, and community here in Canyon County with the Gospel.
My Favorites - Matthew 16:26 , Baseball, Hunting in the Rocky Mountains , Fruit Cobbler A La Mode, Water Fowl Hunting in the Fall
Josh Newberg |
Canyon County & Idaho Wrestling Director
jnewberg@fca.org | (208) 599-7493
Josh grew up in the small town of Woodland, WA where he spent much of his time in sports. Being recruited by a few universities, for wrestling, he decided on Boise State, where he competed from 2013-17'. Having been spiritually impacted by an on-campus Christian ministry called Cru, during his junior and senior years at BSU, he had a gut feeling that his career path would be tied to his Faith. A few years after graduation, God called him to a role in ministry with FCA Wrestling. As the Idaho Director for FCA Wrestling, Josh is excited to see wrestling coaches and athletes grow in their relationships with Jesus.
My Favorites - Romans 8:28 , wrestling, backpacking , fly-fishing, hunting , being outdoors & fellowship
Zak Johnson | Ambassador
ZakMJohnson@fca.org
Zak grew up in Meridian, Idaho, where he attended Nampa Christian from kindergarten through 12th grade. During his time there, he played Football, basketball, and golf. He received an offer to go to Idaho State University to compete as a kicker on the football team from 2013-2018. He was impacted by the local FCA and Chi Alpha and served as a student leader in both. While in College, he met his amazing wife, Trisha, with whom he has served together at FCA's yearly sports camp. He is excited to serve Eastern Idaho with his role as Ambassador and help grow the lives of young student athletes.
My Favorites: Isaiah 41:10, Football, Refereeing Football, Mountain Biking, being outdoors and family.
Amaia & Wade Black | FCA Rodeo
ablack@fca.org | (208) 859-3884
Amaia Black grew up in a strong Christian home in Homedale, Idaho, where she played sports all through school. After marrying her high school sweetheart, Wade Black, they moved to Montana for his rodeo scholarship at Montana State University. After 5 years, they moved back to Idaho to start their family. Her husband and her have a family business, Training for the Cross, LLC, which focuses on training horses and ministry. Together, they raise four children, Asa Mateo, Josephine, Cylas, and Samuel—who share their love for sports and rodeo.
Amaia feels a strong calling to disciple young people, emphasizing their worth and identity in Jesus over achievements. She is excited to join the Fellowship of Christian Athletes to help build their equine and rodeo branch, while also being an Area Representative and serving a couple local schools. In her free time, Amaia enjoys activities with her family including riding, roping, playing games, and attending her kids' activities and competitions.
My Favorites -
1 Peter 5:6,7, football,
volleyball, wrestling,
judo and rodeo,
playing cards, doing anything with my husband and kids,
her dad’s tri-tip, her mom’s Basque flan and
coffee
Pami Young | College Rep (Boise State)
pamiyoung@fca.org | (760) 532-5399
Pami has been serving with FCA Idaho as a College Area Rep since May of 2022. Born and raised in San Diego, CA, to a family committed to serving the local church and supporting the San Diego Padres, Pami was raised in church and on a softball field. She played
softball, soccer, and field hockey through high school and then decided to pursue a bachelor's degree in Athletic Training from Point Loma Nazarene University. It was there, that the Lord called her into ministry through sports medicine. As a Certified Athletic Trainer, Pami went on to complete her Post-Professional Master's degree in Athletic Training from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Starting in 2014, Pami worked for 7 years at PLNU as an Assistant Athletic Trainer, serving the collegiate student-athletes not only through her work in sports medicine, but also through team bible studies and one-on-one mentorship and discipleship. In 2021, the Lord moved her to Boise, ID where she entered into full-time collegiate sports ministry with FCA. She is excited to be involved with the Kingdom work of spreading the gospel through the influence of coaches and athletes at Boise State University.
My Favorites - Psalm 23 , Padres baseball, camping , road trips, reading , fishing, pickleball
Brandon Lambert | Ada County Area Rep
blambert@fca.org | 805-801-0413
Brandon Lambert, a California native, grew up with a passion for sports and community. After years of coaching, discipling men, mentoring youth, and volunteering, he discovered a powerful way to bring all of his passions together. In 2019, he came on staff with FCA, realizing he could pursue all of these callings through sports under one umbrella for the Lord. As he continues to grow in his own faith, Brandon is dedicated to building relationships and encouraging others in their walk with Christ. Brandon is married to his wife, Jennifer, and has 3 kids and a grandson.
My favorites - James 1:12 , Family time, Travel adventures with my bride , Hiking, Fishing , Golfing, BBQ’n, Thai food & Tacos.
Ryan Dearing | FCA Baseball / Area Rep
rdearing@fca.org | (509) 551-5277
I have been so blessed to serve in the Treasure Valley On staff with FCA Idaho as an assistant director in FCA Sports, a head & assistant coach, and camp director since 2023. I am from Kennewick Washington and played for two years at Columbia Basin Community College where I got to help start the FCA Huddle there. I graduated from Northwest Nazarene University with degrees in Youth Ministry and Spiritual Formation. I was blessed to play Baseball there for 3 years which included playing on the 2021 World Series team where NNU finished 5th in the country! The Lord used all these things to help me gain experience in FCA. I attended the NW FCA Sports Camp the summer of 2019 as a Huddle Leader, and have been serving at that camp since! I was also blessed to serve at the NNU FCA Huddle as Huddle Leader while I attended there. I am now serving as the Baseball & Softball director at Brabeion Academy School of Sport through FCA, using the development models in sport and the discipleship models within FCA.
My Favorites - 1 Corinthians 10:13 , Baseball, Road trips , Disc Golf, Country Fried Steak, Spring
Jack Castledine | Marketing Coordinator
jcastledine@fca.org | (208) 891-2663
Growing up in Nampa Idaho and going to Nampa Christian High School, God gave me a love for sports like baseball and skiing. The Lord also blessed me with a strong passion and creative eye for storytelling and videography that I now get to use for His glory as the marketing coordinator in FCA Idaho! I could not be more excited to tell the awesome and inspiring stories of what God is doing in and through the ministry. I can't wait to further His kingdom using my gifts and abilities to be a loudspeaker for both FCA and the Gospel. Our world is dominated by so many voices in the media fighting for our eyes and ears and, especially, the attention of our children. But in faith and through the power of the Holy Spirit, I can use my camera to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ; the greatest and most important story in all of humanity.
My Favorites - 2 Thessalonians 3:5 , Baseball, golf , skiing, baseball , dirt biking, March Madness, World Series & The Master's , Bowhunting Elk & the Idaho Rockies, Pizza
Bill Barr | FCA Outdoors, Archery Rep
bbarr@fca.org | (208) 697-3649
In high school Bill played football where he was the Quarterback. He was also a high school All American in wrestling an d was voted NJCAA Wrestler of the year in 1979.Bill holds black belts in four different styles of martial Arts, 1st black in Hawaiian Kenpo, 1st Black in Okinawa Kobudo (weapons), 3rd Black in American Ken po and a 4th Black in American jujitsu. He is a retired High School Chemistry teacher of 39 years. Football coach for 34 years and former Team Idaho Pole-vault coach for 32 years.
He has multiple Idaho state championships in rifle shooting-Rimfire Silhouette and centerfire silhouette He has been married to Melanie Barr for 36 years and has Three daughters Micaela Barr a graduate of BSU, Chelsea Barr a graduate of NNU and Aubrielle Barr a graduate of BSU. He was vice president of his college sports ministry team called AIM (athletes in ministry) He was a young life advisor and leader before getting involved in FCA. He was a huddle group advisor for student athletes and coaches for 19 years. He has helped coordinate and organize Fields of Faith events throughout Canyon County and has been the Head Pole-vault coach at the FCA regional camp since 2008.He has currently taken up the sport of archery and sees the potential of this sport to impact multiple generations for the glory of Christ.
My Favorites - Genesis 1:1, Football, Camping, Thai Food, Fall, Oregon
Torry Mowatt
Regional International Coordinator & FCA Idaho Sports
TMowatt@fca.org
Torry and his wife, Kendra, have been married since 2014 and they have been blessed with 4 beautiful children - Elowynn, Calaghan, Havaleh and Haynes.
Torry got involved with FCA while playing baseball in college. He received an FCA Competitor's Bible in 2009 while attending a pre-game huddle, and a seed was planted that day. Since then, his heart for coaches and athletes has grown into a ministry to see the Gospel shared around the world.
Serving as the Regional Director of International Advancement, as well as serving locally in Idaho, Torry is engaged with partners to serve the local community and abroad in Southern Europe. He and his wife have a passion for raising up coaches and athletes around the world to use their athletic platform to engage, equip and empower others to share the Gospel throughout the nations.
From Torry: Our vision is to help people Know God, Find Freedom, Discover their Purpose and Make a Difference. We see a Church around the world that is passionate about God's word and His people. By God's Great Commission, we see a world where disciples make disciples.
My Favorites - Philippians 4:13 - 2 Chronicles 20:21-22, Baseball, Drums / Guitar, One Life Church
Nate Vidlak |
@fca.org |
If you would like to support Nate, the link will soon be live!
Kaitlyn Whitney | Coeur d'Alene Area Rep
KWhitney@fca.org | (907)-513-1777
Kaitlyn grew up as the youngest in a big family in Nikiski, Alaska, where she actively participated in a variety of sports. She attended George Fox University where she continued her volleyball and track & field careers while also diving deep into the Christian community and FCA! She helped lead Bible studies on her team and was a SALT leader in her huddle where she enjoyed getting to grow and promote fellowship amongst her peers. After graduating and marrying her husband, Ethan, they relocated to Post Falls, Idaho, to be closer to family, embark on new adventures, and cultivate a strong community. Kaitlyn is eager to support the athletes and coaches of North Idaho, and to be a part of the incredible work God is doing in the area.
My Favorites
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1 Thess. 5:16-18, Volleyball & Track,
Hiking, Photography,
Reading, Podcasts,
Gelato, Card Games,
Travel, Baking,
Steak & Potatoes!
Alexis Fehringer |
West Treasure Valley Area Rep
AFehringer@fca.org | 208-921-0105
I grew up all around Idaho (mostly treasure valley) with a strong Christian family (5 siblings) all homeschooled until jr year filled with busy weeks packed with sports. I started playing sports when I was 5 (mostly soccer) until Sr year of high school (my team went to state my Sr year and was ranked #1 for a while) I could've played college soccer, but decided not to spend the money since I didn't know my purpose in going outside of playing soccer. I also ran XC one year (went to state). I also horseback ride, ski, hunt, and hike. I met my husband my freshman year of high school through my older brother/school at Cole Valley Christian, although we didn't date till later out of high school. We got married in 2023 and now live in Caldwell. I've always had a heart for #1 God and His people and #2 sports/activities, so coming on staff with FCA is a dream. I am so excited to change lives for Christ through the avenue of sports!
My favorites - Philippians 4:13, writing, reading, spending time with my husband, fall and making homemade bath salts and candles.
Jayme Berry | FCA Idaho Leagues Director
JaymeBerry@fca.org |
Over the past several years, I’ve felt the Lord clearly calling me to step out of the corporate world and into full-time ministry—specifically to reach coaches and athletes with the truth of who they are in Christ and help them live with Kingdom purpose. I believe when coaches and athletes are transformed, it impacts entire teams, schools, and communities. In today’s culture, it’s truly a race to the heart of a child—and many parents are looking for something deeper and more meaningful for their kids through sports.
I’ve seen firsthand that coaches and athletes are searching for identity and purpose, but often in things that don’t last. Sports remains one of the most influential platforms in our culture, and I believe it’s one of the most strategic mission fields today. My heart is to serve with FCA, helping individuals discover their God-given identity and walk in a Kingdom-centered purpose—because I’ve experienced the life-changing impact of mentorship and discipleship, and I’m confident it leads people into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and His Church.
My favorites - John 3:16,
Proverbs 27:17, Family,
Traveling International, Basketball Ref High School/Women's College, Golf,
Basketball, Football,
Disc Golf, Board Games, Thai Food & Comfort Food.
Lynn Tiersma | Athletic Director FCA Sports
LTiersma@fca.org
After more than 20 years of living and serving in Nampa, I am thrilled to join the Fellowship of Christian Athletes as the Athletic Director for FCA Sports Idaho. My heart is to use the gifts God has given me to support our staff and empower our local sports community for Christ. It is a joy to see how God is orchestrating this new chapter in my life.
I am blessed to share this journey with my wife, Kim, who serves our community as the principal of Nampa Christian Elementary. Together, we are the proud parents of four boys—Jake, Steve, Matt, and Josh—and are grateful for our growing family, including our daughters-in-law, Chloe and Sarah.
If you would like to support Lynn, the link here will send you to support FCA Sports, which will be supporting Lynn. Thank you!
My favorites - Ephesians 2:8-10, camping with my family, baseball, restoring my 1972 Chevy C10 truck, riding motorcycles with my boys, adventures with my best friend - my wife Kim
Matt Wolcott | Area Representative
mwolcott@fca.org | 541-805-8332
Matt played football at Eastern Oregon State College in La Grande Oregon and was a bull rider in the PRCA for several years after graduating college. He has been teaching physical education and health at La Grande High School since 2000. During his time at LHS he has been the head football coach, head wrestling coach and is currently the head track field coach. Matt has been the advisor for the LHS huddle for many years. He and his wife Hailey love FCA and what it stands for. They enjoy taking students to the annual FCA bowl breakfast in Boise and helping students attend the annual FCA team camp at NNU each summer. Matt and Hailey also enjoy attending the FCA marriage retreat in McCall every fall. Matt and Hailey are blessed with four amazing children and a marvelous daughter in law.
My favorites - Deuteronomy 31:6,
Camping, Mt. Biking,
Snow Skiing, White Water Rafting,
Playing Cribbage with my wife and spending time with family.
Dakota Hutton-King |
DakotaKing@fca.org |
If you would like to support Dakota, the link will soon be live!
Gracie Tentinger |
llawson@fca.org
Born and raised in Idaho, Gracie graduated from Mountain View High School in 2021. She played two years of junior college softball at the College of Southern Idaho. After being named a First Team NJCAA All-American and leading the nation in home runs in 2023, she was blessed with the opportunity to continue her softball career at the University of South Alabama. It was there that Gracie was introduced to FCA. She started attending South’s on-campus FCA huddle and eventually served on the leadership team her senior year. Through FCA, Gracie discovered the power of Christian community among athletes and the opportunity to use sports as a platform for the gospel. She is passionate about encouraging athletes to find their identity in Christ and use their sport to share the Good News of Jesus Christ.
(to get in contact with Gracie please email Lindsey at the provided email above)
My favorites - Hebrews 12:1-2, Spending time with family, Iced coffee, Walks on the Greenbelt, Fall
Mike Greif |
@fca.org |
I was an educator in Fruitland, Idaho, and taught in the public school system there my entire 32 year teaching career. I taught science in the eighth grade and loved teaching it because my job was to educate my students about the created realm and to understand it. As a Christian, I couldn’t help but get excited about this topic because everything that I taught pointed to God,
our Creator. Creation is like baby bear’s porridge, absolutely perfect for life! I would always challenge my students and ask, “How did that happen?” I just finished my 40th year of coaching for the Fruitland School District. I have coached basketball, baseball, track, cross-country, football, soccer, and tennis. I am currently the jump coach for Fruitland High School track and
have coached track for the last 10 years. I got involved in FCA at Fruitland Middle School around 20 years ago because I wanted to have an opportunity to teach and encourage students about Jesus! I got involved again as an FCA Ambassador this year because while I am coaching, I would like to have the opportunity to continue to help train and impact students for Jesus! In retirement I love to lift weights, walk with my wife, bicycle, follow Boise State football and basketball, and occasionally travel. I also love spending time with my two boys.
David Craig |
@fca.org |
If you would like to support David, the link will soon be live!
Sammy Duke | Administrative Assistant
samduke @fca.org | (503) 816-0794
Sammy has been involved with FCA Idaho as a volunteer for a couple of years! She came on staff with FCA in Idaho in the summer of 2025. She served as the Head Soccer Coach at the NW FCA Sports Camp in 2024. She played soccer collegiately at Northwest Nazarene University where she received her BA in Kinesiology/Health Education and then received her Masters in Ed Leadership in 2012. Sammy came to FCA with a 17 year teaching career. She has also coached a variety of sports for 20 years. She loves Jesus, family, sunsets and all things outdoors!
If you would like to support Sammy, the link here will send you to support Ken Lewis, which will be supporting Sammy. Thank you!
My Favorites - Spending time with the Lord, exploring Idaho in her SxS! Watching her son compete in sports! Camping, fishing, and exploring our beautiful state.
Lindsey Lawson | FCA Sports Administrative Assistant
llawson@fca.org
Lindsey has been working for FCA since 2019, starting with FCA Wyoming and now with FCA Sports Idaho. Her family has been a part of FCA almost her entire life, which helped her attend at least twenty FCA camps since she was eight years old! Seeing thousands of athletes' hearts and lives transformed throughout her childhood led Lindsey to obtain her education in sociology and psychology and eventually working for FCA.
"...[T]hose who trust in the Lord will renew their strength; they will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not become weary, they will walk and not faint." --Isaiah 40:31
If you would like to support Lindsey, the link here will send you to support Sean Rooney, which will be supporting Lindsey. Thank you!
My Favorites - Farmer’s markets and art festivals, riding bikes, facetiming with long distance family, and lots of reading and podcasts
Tasha McKinney I WTV Administrative Assistant
Tmckinney@fca.org
Lamentations 3:21-27
Tasha was born and raised in Idaho. She was homeschooled and loved playing volleyball and basketball in high school. For most of the past 17 years, she's been a stay-at-home mom to an amazing set of triplets and has also had the privilege of homeschooling them. She loves spending time outdoors—whether it’s snowboarding, hiking, camping, or enjoying time at the lake, or finding the best new food spots. For the past year and a half, she’s been on staff with FCA as West Treasure Valleys administrative assistants and has loved every minute!
If you would like to support Tasha, the link here will send you to support the west treasure valley which will be supporting Tasha. Thank you!
Hunter Carroll | Ada County Admin
HCarroll@fca.org
Hunter grew up in Peoria, Arizona where she played club and high school softball. In highschool she had the opportunity to help launch, and student lead, FCA on campus where her passion for FCA began! Hunter continued her softball career into college, where she was a pitcher for the University of Northern Colorado and active member of the institution's FCA program. Hunter was a guest speaker at multiple FCA events a t various high schools in Colorado and Arizona. At an FCA Summer Camp her Sophomore year in Colorado, Hunter found a passion and a desire for leading high school students through ministry. Due to an illness, Hunter retired from softball after her Sophomore season and moved to Meridian, ID. Once in Idaho, Hunter completed a two year internship at Capital Church, began coaching softball at Bishop Kelly High School, and began serving in High School Youth Ministry. In August 2021, Hunter got married to her husband, Nathan, and in July 2022 they welcomed their first son, Titus, into the world and in 2025 welcomed their second, Kellen. In addition to youth ministry and FCA, Hunter is a local birth and postpartum doula, helping families, in prayer and worship, to bring their babies into the world! She felt the call to join the FCA staff and got hired in the Summer of 2023. Hunter is excited to help continue building the Kingdom and bring more athletes and coaches to know Jesus!
My Favorites - 2 Timothy 1:7 , Hiking, Reading, Walks, Golf, Anything Italian, Fall Season
