Payton B.

About Payton B.

Since the end of my collegiate soccer career at Gonzaga, God has continually calledme to serve student athletes. I have lived out that calling the past couple of years in my role in the University of Washington\'s Intercollegiate Athletic Department, and I believe that God\'s next calling on my life involves serving these athletes at FCA. Through FCA, I\'m confident that God can use me to teach student athletes about the Gospel and to share with them the transformative power of Jesus. With the growth of Name, Image, & Likeness (NIL) and the subsequent growth of student athletes\' social media platforms, these athletes have more potential than ever to influence thousands of people for Christ. But we won\'t see that kind of multiplication until we pour into these student athletes and disciple them.\"The harvest is great, but the workers are few\"(Matthew 9:37). As I step into this new role as an Area Representative for the University of Washington, Seattle Pacific University, and Northwest University, I am so excited to be a diligent seed planter in the lives of coaches and athletes and see the fruit of the Gospel spread across the entire Greater Seattle Area.

Experience

1. Area Representative

   Fellowship of Christian Athletes

   May 2025 — Present

   Lead and support campus ministry efforts through Bible studies, Huddles, and discipleship opportunities for student-athletes and staff- Disciple 3-5 student-athletes 1:1 on a weekly basis- Host weekly \"Monday Night Huddles\" where 100+ student-athletes from UW, SPU, SU, & NU gather to learn more about Jesus, have intentional conversations, and hear from guest speakers- Build and maintain relationships with college coaches, athletes, and athletic departments to advance FCA’s mission on campus- Recruit, train, and equip volunteer leaders, student leaders, and coaches to effectively share their faith and live out biblical principles- Collaborate with local churches and community partners to foster engagement and support for FCA’s collegiate ministry- Organize and execute FCA events such as team chapels, outreach nights, service projects, and retreats- Communicate FCA’s vision, values, and opportunities to donors, alumni, and supporters to strengthen ministry partnerships and fundraising efforts- Maintain accurate records of ministry activity, relationships, and impact metrics in FCA’s reporting systems- Participate in staff meetings, leadership trainings, and regional conferences to align with FCA’s strategic direction and spiritual growth initiatives

Education

• Gonzaga University

  Bachelor of Education - BEd, Bachelor of Education in Sport Management & General Business Minor

  2019 — 2022