Madie Monk - Athlete
Where do you attend school?
Illinois Wesleyan University
What year are you and what is your major?
Junior. Majoring in Psychology with a minor in Hispanic Studies.
What is your primary sport?
Softball
How long have you been involved in FCA? 3 years
Why/How did you get involved in FCA?
My good friend Shelby Fulk introduced me to FCA during my freshman year of college. I became really involved and I am now the president of FCA at Illinois Wesleyan. It has been such a rewarding experience.
How has FCA helped you to know and grow in Christ? FCA has helped to bring God into all corners of my life. I have learned and grown as a Christian so much since becoming a member of FCA. If you would have asked me in high school if I saw myself leading bible studies and speaking in front of people in the future, I would have said absolutely not. Now, I am leading FCA meetings once a week and helping others grow in their faith. I am so grateful for the way FCA has helped me grow in my faith and as a human being in general.
What legacy do you hope to leave as an athlete? I hope to leave the legacy of being a hard-working athlete. I want others to know that I worked very hard and gave my best effort in school, softball, and my faith. I hope I am remembered as someone that others could go to for guidance or a helping hand. But, above all, I hope others remember me for the way that I loved God and the people around me.
What is your favorite Bible verse?
Philippians 4:6-7 - Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
