Fishing & Focus: Why Battlefield FCA’s Vision Demands Intentionality

Scot Small

🎣 Ever get caught drifting without realizing it? It happens fast — in fishing and in leadership. Here's why Battlefield FCA is paddling with intentionality every single day... 

Fishing & Focus: Why Battlefield FCA’s Vision Demands Intentionality 


When I was a kid living on Whidbey Island, I loved fishing.
One day, I was out in a little johnboat, lost in thought, not paying much attention.
When I finally looked up — the tide had pulled me miles away from where I started. 


Panic hit.
I grabbed the oars and paddled like crazy, remembering something my dad had taught me:
"If you get caught in the tide, don’t fight it head-on — row across it." 


It worked.
Barely.
But it took everything I had. 


That experience has stuck with me — and it hits even harder today as I think about Battlefield FCA’s vision


If we don't stay focused... if we don't paddle intentionally every day...
the tides of culture, busyness, and distraction will sweep us wherever they want to take us.
And we'll end up miles from where God called us to go. 


That’s why we aren’t casual about our vision.
We are building with purpose: 


✅ A Huddle on every team in every school.
✅ A Character Coach for every team.
✅ A Coaches Huddle in every school.
✅ Expanding into Clubs, Leagues, Outdoor Sports, and All-Abilities Sports.
✅ Raising up volunteers who multiply disciples — not just run programs. 


This isn’t just about "doing good things."
It’s about staying laser-focused on
why we exist


"To lead every coach and athlete into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and His Church." 


No drift.
No casual rowing.
No settling for survival. 


We are in the hunt — fishing intentionally for the hearts and lives God has called us to reach. 


If you’re rowing with us — let's stay focused.
If you’re ready to join the mission — jump in.
The tide isn’t slowing down. But neither are we.



Here’s how you can jump in:


·     Volunteer with Battlefield FCA – Help us disciple the next generation.

·     Become a Monthly Supporter – Fuel the mission that’s changing lives.

·     Pray with us – Identity in Christ is spiritual warfare. We need covering.




 

#vision #leadership #discipleship #BattlefieldFCA #FCA 


 


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