“Spiritual Leadership is moving people on to God’s agenda. … Spiritual leaders cannot produce spiritual change in people; only the Holy Spirit can do that. Yet through the Spirit, God often uses people to bring about spiritual growth in others. … That is the crux of spiritual leadership. Leaders seek to move people on to God’s agenda, all the while being aware that only the Holy Spirit can ultimately accomplish the task.” 



Spiritual Leadership by Henry and Richard Blackaby

My Pastor gave me this book as I have looked to expand my knowledge and understanding as a follower of Jesus. This quote particularly stands out because I love how Henry and Richard put to words what is means to be a spiritual leader.

• _{We have expanded our ministry to two new high schools, Falmouth and Yarmouth, bringing our total to 15 in Southern Maine.}
• _{On game days with the Maine Celtics, we conducted “Chapel time” devotionals, where my colleague and I spent 15-20 minutes with players who opted to participate. We usually averaged 6 players and one coach per gathering.}
• _{We organized an outreach event with the Maine Mariners, where they promoted FCA on the jumbotron.}
• _{One of our huddle leaders will be going on a mission trip to Costa Rica with Adios Ministries this summer. She is also keen on organizing a high school trip during February break. Our hope is that FCA can collaborate and invite other high school students from the schools we are involved with.}
• _{Kyle Clairmont, a student-athlete from Saint Joe's, led our inaugural Faith in Action Night, sharing his testimony. This event included a Q&A session with five student-athletes from Saint Joe's and USM, along with a message delivered by a local pastor. Approximately 45 students, athletes, and coaches attended.}
• _{Kyle also interned with FCA last summer and shared his testimony at our regional camp in front of 400 high school and college students.}
• _{Two athletes I have been mentoring were baptized at two local churches.}
• _{I initiated a bi-weekly Coaches Bible Study with three coaches at Saint Joe's.}
• _{Our first Mission and Vision Night was a success, with over 80 attendees joining us.}

As I highlighted above, an excited opportunity arose this past year where my colleague and I were able to lead "Chapel times" with the players on game days. This development started as my colleague has built relationships with many staff and then some players over the last several years. Two players in particular said they wanted FCA to come alongside and lead on game days. What I enjoyed most is watching God reveal to them their true identity in Jesus. There is so much pressure and expectations to perform at that level, and to see their heart's change week after week to desire Jesus more was amazing to witness. And what you will hear from Kam below highlights more on how the chapel time impacted him and his teammates.

"FCA Bible Studies at Gorham High School has allowed me to explore my faith with my classmates, bringing me and us closer to God and as peers. It created a community at GHS allowing for more friendships spanning across the grades." Haley Vail - Gorham High School

"FCA Bible Studies at Falmouth High School has impacted me heavily. The courage found through support from my friends and family to bring Bible study to my school, has made me more courageous in other parts of my life. Additionally, the Bible study itself taught me so much about the Bible and the people in it. Being able to have conversations about what we had just read also helped me to retain the information." Sky Salvaggio - Falmouth High School

"FCA morning Bible studies kept me grounded in Gods word throughout my school day and was an opportunity for me to see some of my piers from other grades that follow Jesus."

Jack Cyr - Gorham High School

"I am so grateful for this Bible study. It has provided a place where I can grow in my faith, which I hold so close, with other kids and with you and Mr. Whitaker. I am so glad I know more about the word of God, how to access it, and how to process it. Earlier this year, I prayed I would be able to grow in my faith and relationship with God, and while I still have a while to go, I am so excited about the progress I have made." Elle Foley - Falmouth High School

FCA has given us a place to fellowship and get in God’s word with other believers in ways that we otherwise couldn’t in school. People in various different stages of their faith were able to learn more and gain a better understanding of what it means to live for Christ.

Papa Kwasiosei - Scarborough High School

FCA was an amazing outlet for me through my junior and senior year. It was a great way to take a break from all the stress and just sit down and really meditate on God’s word. It pushed me to dive deeper into His word. I feel like it brought me much closer to the kids that attended and we created wonderful friendships through the time that I was there.

Aria Patterson - Greater Portland Christian School

"FCA has been an amazing way for me to connect to other students at the school through learning about God’s word. I’m so thankful to have been able to lead Bible studies and fellowship every Wednesday morning before school." Reece Wilson - Greater Portland Christian School

"FCA has provided a space for fellowship accountability and helps push me and anyone who joins to further their relationship with God and each other. FCA has been a strong light on USM campus and I hope it continues to burn even stronger." Owen Moore - USM

Before hearing about FCA I was worried about finding fellow Christian’s at USM. Once I found out about this program in the fall I immediately began to make friends and get connected to a local church community. Being able to gather with my peers, dive into the word, have deep conversations, play fun games, and share laughs are what I most look forward to throughout the week! Izzy Goodrich - USM

"Through my time at SJC, participating in the FCA Bible Studies helped me to develop a very strong foundation and understanding of how to read the Bible, discuss it, and apply it. Moving on to future endeavors the foundation that FCA provided for me will help me to stay strong in my faith through ups and downs. Being part of FCA I made great friends and a strong relationship with Jesus that I can always rely on." Colin Rathbone - Saint Joes

"FCA helped me find a relationship with Jesus and held me an accountable through fellowship."

Mason Palmer - USM

"I am so thankful to be able to share why I enjoy volunteering with FCA at USM! First and foremost, I love seeing how these young adults, many of them away from home for the very first time, are actually stepping out of their dorms, their classes, and their new life of Independence, and making God a priority! They know that they need something to be their anchor in the storms of becoming an adult and attending university. As they do, it is amazing to see how God is transforming their lives. The questions they ask are deep and relevant. They are there for a purpose, and even though they have a lot of fun and are still young in life and in faith, they quickly dive deeper into the word and into the life of the holy spirit. It has been a joy to see them not only growing within FCA, but also as they engage with local churches. Growing and impacting so many churches in our area. God is certainly moving through FCA and reaching the next generation with his love and with the challenge of a purposeful future!" Joseph Sanders

"I enjoyed being a teacher sponsor to help support the next generation in their walk with Christ. It allowed for them to have a mentor and encourager through the challenges of being a Christian in the public schools." Becky Dwyer

"I am incredibly proud of the students who had the courage and initiative to start FCA at Falmouth High School. Being able to support them and be part of a group that brings students together through faith, encouragement, and community has been very inspiring. I’ve loved being involved and am looking forward to seeing FCA continue to grow and impact more students in the future."

Erik Whitaker

"As an FCA volunteer, I love facilitating our student-run Huddle. Amid school and life stressors, negative attitudes and personal challenges, these students open God’s Word and find strength, solutions, peace, and camaraderie. They leave renewed with a visible positive nature that draws other students, opening doors for discipleship as they carry Christ’s light throughout the day." John Miller

"No better way to start a Monday than in the Word together! It is so amazing to witness all God is doing through the Gorham huddle! It is such a blessing to be able to walk alongside these students as they grow in their relationship with Jesus, and they’ve also challenged me to go deeper in my faith. These students faithfully show up to lead their friends through the Bible, and I always leave so full and encouraged as I see them boldly living for Jesus." Ben Plante

"Cole’s pursuit of Jesus and his heart for sharing the Gospel with youth in Maine throughout the years is and has been abundantly obvious to us. Gifted with relational skills, Cole is uniquely equipped to build community networks in this region, both with adults and students. He is committed, invested, and prayerful. We are so encouraged to see how God is prospering the work of his hands as he equips and empowers leaders of faith in athletic spheres." Mike & Tana Khron

"Cole shares our vision for ministry in our local community and schools. Cole is an effective communicator of God’s truth to high school and college student athletes. Keeping us up to date with ministry as well as personal developments is also a refreshing strength he exercises. Both he and Katie demonstrate a strong and growing faith in Jesus." Jim and Karen Carlson

"We have known Cole for several years and had the privilege of witnessing God’s mercy and work of regeneration in his life. His desire for spreading the Gospel message and heart for reaching others in the name of Jesus couldn’t be more genuine. We support Cole because we are confident the Lord has guided Cole into the FCA ministry for His glory!" Peter and Jennifer Danles

“The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.” Matthew 9:37-38

We want to see healthy and effective ministry here in Southern Maine, but we need your help "to lead every coach and athlete into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and His church." FCA's Mission

Here is how you can help and/or get involved!

Our Power Camp is truly one of my favorite moments in ministry each year. Our camp provides a wonderful opportunity for kiddos and families to hear the Gospel for the first time, while also allowing them to connect with a local church if they haven't found one yet.

Currently, we have 86 kiddos registered! Please keep us in your prayers as we continue our preparations for camp!

I will also be volunteering at our annual regional camp! Last year, one of the college students I mentored at Saint Joe's, Kyle, interned with FCA. He had the opportunity to share his testimony in front of over 400 people at this camp, while also mentoring high school students throughout the weekend.

• For Katie and me during this adoption journey. We are spending a lot of our free time working with our attorney on all the legal requirements needed to adopt.

• For my colleague, Mike, as he is on medical leave. He and his wife just had their third baby on June 20th.



• For those who feel inspired to contribute, whether through time, talents, or treasure, you have a chance to help every student, athlete, and coach start a growing relationship with Jesus and His Church. There is so much opportunity, as you can see in the flyer above. But we need a healthy ministry, healthy people, and to be financially healthy to make that happen