Laying the Foundation for Long-Term Impact
Quarterly FCA Ministry Update
– Winter 2026
These past few months have been about building — not just programs, but structure. Not just activity, but sustainability.
God has been laying a foundation that we believe will support long-term gospel impact across Northwest Wisconsin.
🏐 RCE / FCA Volleyball Club
6 committed coaches serving this season
Coaches fully trained through FCA’s equipping process
Uniforms ordered and practices underway
Emphasis on both skill development and Christ-centered leadership
Intentional culture-setting happening from day one
Why this matters:
We are not just forming teams. We are forming leaders.
Please continue praying for:
Kayla, Jamie, Kay, Mikayla, Julia, and Jackie as they shepherd athletes this year.
⚽ Futsal League – Now in Full Swing
Launched in February —
10U athletes participating
Weekly athlete huddles taking place
Every athlete received a Sports Bible and an FCA journal
Parent huddles happening during practices and games — creating space for parents to grow in their faith as well
This league is already proving to be more than a sports platform.
It is a discipleship environment for both athletes and families.
FCA Sports Development Fund – A Major Step Forward
Year-end giving was a great success
Approximately $30,000 raised for our regional FCA Sports Development Fund
These funds are what allowed us to launch the futsal league
They are also creating margin for future growth and development
This was a foundational moment for our region.
We are stewarding these resources carefully and strategically.
Facility Partnership Conversations
We are currently in conversations with a local facility (Barron Ice Arena) that could potentially allow us to use their space for FCA ministry long-term.
This would significantly increase our consistency, visibility, and sustainability.
Please pray for:
Clear direction
Open doors
Right timing
Wisdom in pacing growth
We want to move at God’s speed — not ours.
FCA Training Camp – Kansas City
I had the opportunity to attend a week-long FCA Training Camp
Deep leadership development
Strong networking with other FCA leaders
Meaningful regional & national connections
Strategic conversations about long-term growth
This was an important investment in sharpening leadership capacity for what God is building here.
Growing Church Partnerships
God has also opened doors with local churches for partnership and resourcing.
I have been able to present at youth groups, Sunday school gatherings and use facilities at:
Providence Reformed Baptist, RL
Living Water, Cameron
Faith Baptist, Chetek
Red Cedar, RL
Maranatha, RL
Northern Lakes, Cumberland
These relationships are strengthening local alignment and expanding awareness of FCA’s mission.
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2 active sports platforms (Volleyball + Futsal)
6 trained and equipped volleyball coaches
5 volleyball tournaments completed
20 trained and equipped Futsal coaches/volunteers
First futsal league successfully launched
32 10U athletes receiving FCA Sports Bibles and journals
Parent discipleship happening weekly
$30,000 raised for regional development
New church partnerships forming
Facility conversations underway
This is what foundation-building looks like.
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Protection over coaches and families
Continued spiritual fruit in athlete and parent huddles
Wisdom in stewarding development funds
Open doors and proper pacing with facility partnership
Endurance and clarity as ministry expands
Thank You
We are deeply grateful.
This quarter has not just been busy — it has been foundational.
Because of your partnership:
Athletes have Bibles in their hands.
Parents are growing in their faith.
Coaches are leading with confidence.
New ministry platforms are taking root.
We believe the foundation being laid now will produce fruit for years to come.
With appreciation,
Z
