Hey teammates!

The world has landed on our doorstep via the World Cup. The 2026 FIFA World Cup features 48 teams spanning every continent bringing their unique culture, traditions, and love for soccer. While the world is on our doorstep let’s pray for a revolution of heart change among many of those who will participate and that our vision “to see the WORLD transformed by Jesus Christ through the influence of coaches and athletes” can come into a reality.

This metaphor of a revolution is to describe the coming of the kingdom of God through the work of FCA. By definition, a revolution, is a “radical and pervasive change in society and the social structure.” As I look at the Great Commission given to us by Christ, I see just that kind of revolutionary principle:

I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth! Go to the people of all nations and make them my disciples. Baptize them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, and teach them to do everything I have told you.”

(Matt. 28:18-20)

The manifesto of this kingdom revolution can be found int the great messianic passage of Isaiah 61, read by Jesus in the synagogue in Nazareth at the very beginning of his public ministry. This event, recounted in Luke 4, was a declaration of Jesus’ identity and mission:

The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor, He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom to the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.

(Isaiah 61:1-2)

We are sending out 5 teams from the SEC this summer to invoke a spiritual revolution. 

This revolution will be ignited through proclamation and compassion. Telling the good news that the Messiah has come, sins can be forgiven, and the kingdom of God is now available to all who repent and believe. Pray for a ripe harvest field and our teams.

UPCOMING SUMMER TRIPS:

6/9 – 6/21: Central MS to Uganda

7/14 – 7/23: Kentucky to Egypt (CRU)

7/16 – 7/26: Kentucky to Egypt (Youth for Christ)

7/19 – 7/28: Kentucky to Egypt (Sports for Change)

7/21 – 8/1: Tennessee to Ethiopia

Your Teammate in Christ,

Robert Green

SEC Regional VP

CAMP HIGHLIGHT

"Greater Louisville FCA’s Middle School Boys Team Basketball Camp. One camper didn’t want to return to camp and said he was sick. His mom sensed something was up because she knew the first day didn’t go as he hoped. She 'made him' come back…and it just so happened that when the gospel message was shared that day, the Lord saved his life!"



Kentucky FCA | Greater Louisville

SEC BOARD MEMBER

HIGHLIGHT

Praise the Lord with us!

AARON & REBEKAH FRANKLIN

Aaron is a seasoned State Farm Insurance Agent based in Chattanooga, TN. He has been serving the Chattanooga area for over 21 years. He grew up in Central Florida playing baseball from youth leagues to a collegiate stint at Embry-Riddle University. He and his wife Rebekah of 28 years have five children (including a

set of twins, Ava & Dalton), all involved in sport. His last addition to the family, Israel, was adopted from Burundi, Africa. Aaron describes himself as “a missionary disguised cleverly as a State Farm agent.” He believes in the mission and vision of FCA and has served on local, state, and regional FCA boards. He loves the strategy of “to and through the coach” and has recently taken back up the coaching ranks to coach Israel’s baseball team. When Aaron has a little free time, you might find him on a duck hunt in Arkansas. 

ADVANCEMENT

EVENTS, UPDATES, & MINISTRY WINS



BOARD & DONOR ADVANCEMENT

REGIONAL DIRECTOR: JOHN HEATER

LANE FOCUS: To support staff in identifying, engaging, and stewarding donors and board members through coaching, resources, and aligned advancement strategy that strengthens and sustains ministry.

WHO'S IN THE "MIDDLE"?

Check out the resource below that gives three valuable steps in identifying those "middle donors" and deepening those donor relationships. Strong fundraising efforts require intention, attention and adaptation. When you consistently measure your trends, you gain the clarity needed to build on strengths and address gaps. 

INTERNATIONAL ADVANCEMENT

REGIONAL DIRECTOR: SWAYZE WATERS

LANE FOCUS: To support staff in living out FCA’s Pray, Give, Go strategy by providing training, clarity, and alignment with our global ministry partners and international mission priorities.

EAST AFRICA MINISTRY UPDATE:

Trip season is in full swing! We are preparing to send out 7 teams this summer. Pray for these teams and for the camps happening in East and North Africa. Pray for the goers, leaders, coaches, volunteers, and athletes. We are excited to see how God continues to use sport to reach the unreached for his name! 

TESTIMONY FROM THE FIELD:

"Praise the Lord for winning six souls this past weekend during our huddles time! Please continue to pray for discipleship."

- Sawado Nshimyimana, FCA Rwanda

MINISTRY ADVANCEMENT

REGIONAL DIRECTOR: JAMI SIKES

LANE FOCUS: To support staff byproviding tools, systems, and clarity to strengthen “To and Through the Coach” ministry and multiply effective E3 environments for coaches and athletes.

E3 CHECK-INS

As we continue walking alongside coaches and athletes, we want to look more deeply into the E3 process. Please use the provided resources to guide your dialogue during check-ins and foster meaningful reflection throughout the journey. 

Every person serving in the field is responsible for completing an E3 map each quarter. This will help us gain a more accurate picture of ministry happening across the SEC Region. If you are part-time in any capacity, please begin with the Q3 map. You do not have to do previous maps. 

Templates for each quarter are located below. Please use these if you need to correct or submit a map from a previous quarter. The Q4 E3 map will be sent in mid-July. Please use this map during your Q4 Check-in. 

*Please use the Discipleship Filter as you reflect on the E3 journey. This tool will become more frequent in the coming months. 

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VIP UPDATE 

TeamNet Overview of VIP Reports

As these new tools are released, it is crucial that every staff member takes full advantage of the training resources and support materials that have been provided. The Volunteer Impact Portal updates are an important part of our ongoing commitment to strengthening data quality, improving visibility into ministry impact and equipping staff with meaningful insights. Like any new process or system, success comes through consistent learning, engagement and application. As always, we invite you to visit the VIP Hub on TeamNet for links to all of the Knowledge Articles and Training assets.

Jeff Miller, Executive Vice President of Talent Advancement

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[THE] Huddle for Women

Live registration is now open!!!

ESTES PARK, COLORADO // October 18-21

[THE] Huddle: for women is designed to engage, equip, and empower women in faith and sports. This experience at Estes Park Center (YMCA of the Rockies) will give FCA female staff, and women called to lead, space to sharpen ministry skills, fellowship, worship, rest, encounter God, and understand how to utilize [THE] Huddle: for women resources.

Space is limited, so grab your spot. Last year, we had 5 ladies from the SEC at this event. Let's double that this year! There are currently three ladies signed up from the SEC. Directors, please encourage and help your female staff to attend and help them financially if there is any way possible. This is a huge opportunity to invest and provide much needed support for female staff. Please reach out to Jami Sikes if you have any questions.

SPORT ADVANCEMENT

REGIONAL DIRECTOR: KIEL HIGGINBOTHAM

LANE FOCUS: To support staff by casting vision, providing training, and ensuring clarity around processes and resources that help launch and strengthen ministry across all sport environments.

We're excited about the launch of our Church Connected League Playbook! This playbook is designed to serve as the primary guide for FCA staff who are pursuing, developing and managing church relationships for FCA Sports Leagues. The goal of this resource is to provide clear vision, partnership models, expectations, and practical guidance so FCA staff can confidently approach churches and build strong, healthy partnerships. Click the button below to view and download the resource.

TALENT ADVANCEMENT

REGIONAL DIRECTOR: MINDA SEAGRAVES

LANE FOCUS: To support staff by providing guidance and tools for recruiting, hiring, training, and developing healthy, effective staff and volunteer teams.

KEY REMINDERS

HR POLICY UPDATES

(Effective September 1, 2026) 

PTO POLICY CHANGES: 

New PTO structure: 

• Separate PTO and Sick Leave buckets. 
• Personal and vacation time combined into PTO. 
• PTO increases slightly for eligible staff. 
• Full-time staff may carry over up to 5 PTO days. 
• Part-Time 130 staff may carry over up to 2.5 PTO days. 
• Sick days will no longer carry over. 

FMLA / SHORT-TERM DISABILITY IMPROVEMENT

Eligible staff will receive: 

• 10 additional PTO days during the short-term disability waiting period. 
• Helps staff avoid exhausting annual PTO during medical leave. 

PARENTAL LEAVE CHANGES:

Maternity Leave 

• Up to 12 weeks job-protected leave. 
• FCA covers first two weeks. 
• Additional 10 PTO days available during waiting period. 

Paternity Leave 

• Up to 6 weeks job-protected leave. 
• First two weeks paid by FCA. 
• Remaining four weeks may be unpaid or supervisor-approved paid leave. 

INTERNAL HIRING POLICY CHANGES:

Key requirements: 

• Transfers require 6 months in current role. 
• Promotions require 1 year in current role. 
• Director-level and above roles require internal hiring process (not simply a PAF). 
• Minimum of two interviews required. 
• Documentation must be uploaded in ADP. 
• HR participation required for RVP/EVP level positions and above. 

SAVE THE DATES:

2026

SEPTEMBER 8th

Caleb Project Kicks Off with commissioning in Birmingham AL

SEPTEMBER 8th - 9th

Multi-Area Director & State Director Summit, Birmingham AL

OCTOBER

Book Challenge (The Mentor Leader, by Tony Dungy) 

NOVEMBER 2nd

RAMP D’ AMP competition begins 

DECEMBER

Book Challenge (A Resilient Life, by Gordon MacDonald)





2027

January 29th - 31st

FCA Staff "Uncover Marriage" Conference, Cleveland, TN 

April 26th - 28th

Director’s Summit, Nashville, TN 

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