West Central Florida FCA Ministry Areas
West Polk
West Polk FCA reaches the fast-growing, sports-rich corner of Polk County—includes Lakeland, Mulberry, Kathleen, Bradley Junction, and Bartow. With over ~31 public elementary schools, approximately ~10+ middle schools, and around ~11+ high schools. Higher education includes strong partners like Polk State College, Florida Southern College (NCAA DII), Warner University, and Webber International University.

North Ridge
North Ridge FCA serves the north-east corridor of Polk County—stretching from Davenport’s fast‑growing suburbs to the heart of rural towns like Polk City. With roughly 10 elementary, 6 middle, and 5–6 high schools right within city limits—and colleges such as Polk State College (Winter Haven), Southeastern, Warner, and Florida Poly just minutes away—the region offers a rich setting for FCA’s Campus, Club, and League ministries.
South Ridge + North Heartland
This FCA region serves a rich blend of city corridors and agricultural communities—spanning Winter Haven, Lake Wales, Frostproof, Fort Meade, Dundee, Sebring, Avon Park, Lake Placid, and Wauchula. Within Polk County alone, FCA connects with approximately 20 public elementary, 9 middle, and 7 high schools, and partners with post‑secondary institutions like Polk State College (Winter Haven and Lake Wales centers), Warner University, and Webber International University.
WEST CENTRAL FLORIDA FCA STRATEGY
ENGAGE
We ENGAGE relationally with others in a variety of environments by building genuine trust, sharing our lives, and sharing the Gospel. We strive to connect with coaches and athletes where they are at on their spiritual journey.
EQUIP
After cultivating relationships and once coaches and athletes come to faith in Christ, we want to EQUIP them with Christ-centered training, tools, and ongoing support. We desire to Equip them with God’s Word so they can grow in Christ and help others know and grow in Him.
Empower
Once equipped, we EMPOWER coaches and athletes to help others experience salvation in Jesus, grow in their faith, and share Him with others. We desire to Engage, Equip, and Empower coaches and athletes to make disciples who do the same to others.
WHAT ARE YOU TRYING TO PROVE?
We’re all trying to prove something: our spot on the team; being captain material; being accepted by our peers; earning success and accolades; even love. But we don’t have to keep striving to prove our worth; God has proven everything for us through His Son Jesus Christ. Discover a love and hope that doesn't depend on what you do, but on what Jesus has already done for you!


CONNECT
I'm connected to the God
who loves me.

CULTIVATE
Prioritizing time with Jesus
cultivates His fruit in my life.

CHOOSE
As I choose to love like Jesus,
His love is proven through me.

COMMIT
When life gets hard, I will commit
to Jesus to see me through.











































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