Our Team
Scott Krause
Area Representative
skraus@fca.org
Scott came on staff with FCA in 2015 after 36 years in the public school system as a teacher, coach, athletic administrator, and campus FCA huddle coach. Those experiences have served him well in ministering to coaches and developing campus huddles in the Greater Peoria Area. Scott and his wife Teresa live in Mackinaw, are parents of 3 married children, and became new grandparents in the past year. They enjoy long walks, going to games, and traveling to see their kids.
Dan Pearson Multi-Area Director
(Greater Peoria & 3Rivers)
danpearson@fca.org
Dan Pearson joined the FCA team in 2011 after 29 years as a television sports anchor and reporter. Dan and his wife, Gina, live in Geneseo, Illinois. They have two grown daughters who were both involved in FCA throughout their high school days. The Pearsons love spending time with their family and enjoy their role as grandparents.
Lesley Banister Administrative Assistant
lbanister@fca.org
Lesley joined the FCA staff in 2019. She has served as a math teacher in area schools as well as worked in office settings as customer service representative, secretary, and office manager. The skill set and attention to details makes her a great fit for the administrative duties of Fellowship of Christian Athletes in the local ministries of NW IL. Lesley and her husband, Greg, live in Geneseo and have 3 children who are now out of high school.
Support FCA!
By clicking any of the red "Support" buttons on this page, you can join FCA in our efforts to
reach coaches and athletes for Jesus Christ! You can choose to support our area representative, Scott, our multi-area director, Dan, or the general Greater Peoria area fund.
Our Vision, Mission, and Values
Mission
To lead every coach and athlete into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and His church.
Our Core Values
Our relationships will demonstrate steadfast commitment to Jesus Christ and His Word through Integrity, Serving, Teamwork and Excellence.
Integrity
We will demonstrate Christ-like wholeness, privately, and publicly.
Proverbs 11:3
Serving
We will model Jesus’ example of serving.
John 13:1-17
Teamwork
We will express our unity in Christ in all our relationships.
Philippians 2:1-4
Excellence
We will honor and glorify God in all we do.
Colossians 3:23-24
Contact Info
P.O. Box 24, Peoria, IL 61650
(309) 507-6858
lbanister@fca.org