Mid Atlantic Region
Warren Stewart
Area Rep, Greater Lynchburg Area
Why FCA Wrestling?
About Warren
Eric Laughlin
Area Rep, Greater Lynchburg Area
Why FCA Wrestling?
“Wrestling encompasses the meaning of the phrase ‘mutual suffering.’ There is an intensity about the sport where two competitors struggle against one another in such a way that provokes pain physically and mentally. This creates a bond in competition and practice because the wrestlers have shared in struggle. The pain fosters vulnerability and the vulnerability creates bonds. This culture of ‘mutual suffering’ is a place where the truth of Christ can thrive.”
About Eric
Joined FCA staff in December 2023
Served as a high school teacher and coach prior to joining staff
Graduated from Liberty University in 2011
Competed and trained in wrestling while serving as an overseas minister
Married to Becca in 2016, they have two children – Koah and Willow
Jake Keating
Area Rep, Greater Lynchburg Area
Why FCA Wrestling?
“My two greatest passions in life are Jesus and Wrestling, in that order. I always sensed I’d do something combining the two and FCA Wrestling allows me to use the platform of wrestling to share the good news of Jesus Christ.”
About Jake
Joined FCA staff August 2023
From Illinois
Wrestled at UVA
Aaron Runzo
Area Rep, Virginia Beach
Why FCA Wrestling?
“I grew up wrestling from a young age and loved it more than anything else in the world. It’s what I thought about and focused on day and night. Eventually, wrestling consumed me so much that it became my identity. Wrestling was everything to me, and I was nothing without it. I went through a series of injuries in college that caused me to not be able to perform as well as I wanted, which then led me to step away from the sport and enter into an even deeper depression. Once I no longer had wrestling in my life, I realized how lost I was and that I had no sense of identity because wrestling had been what defined me my entire life. It was in this dark season that the Lord saved me and showed me who I am in Christ. Now that my identity is in Him, He has called me back into the wrestling world to use this as a way to minister to others who are in the same shoes that I was in years ago. I love the sport of wrestling, and I love even more the fact that I get to use wrestling to share the Gospel and give glory to God!”
About Aaron
4X Virginia State Finalist; 2X Virginia State Champion
Fargo All-American & National Champion
High School and Club Wrestling Coach since 2012
Bachelor’s in Sport Management from Old Dominion University
Master’s of Divinity from Regent University
Jon Mills
Area Rep, Wilmington, NC
Why FCA Wrestling?
“God created this passion in my life to share to Gospel message of Jesus Christ. I get to use the knowledge and experience of wrestling for the Kingdom! Wrestling is a different community than other sports, wrestling creates a bond between people that other sports don’t. It opens doors to speak into the lives of athletes and coaches.”
About Jon
Joined FCA Wrestling in 2023
Assistant wrestling coach at Laney High school 2016-2023, 3x state champions
Graduated from Emmanuel University in 2013
Youth and Children’s Pastor for 8 years
Married to Alex Mills in 2013 and have 2 sons
