Rick Isaiah is the VP of Field Ministry for the Great Lakes region of Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA). The region includes Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, and Motocross ministry. The document provides background on Rick and each state director, their vision, areas of ministry, and a request for financial support to raise $75,000 over 4 months to further their work with athletes and coaches.

1. GREAT
LAKES
REGION
RICK ISAIAH – VP FIELD MINISTRY
INDIANA І MICHIGAN І MOTOCROSS І OHIO І WEST VIRGINIA

2. • Rick has been married to his wife Tanya, who is a Registered Nurse, for 24 years. They have 2
sons Rick III (26) and his wife Alicia, Raevon (23) and a daughter, Taeylor (16).
• Rick also serves at Pastor of the Tabernacle of Praise Christian Church which he started in 2004.
• Rick has been serving in FCA since 1999 where he started as the Urban Director.
• Prior to coming to FCA Rick spent 7.5 years working in the financial services industry
• God blessed Rick with an athletic ability that enabled him to attend the University of Toledo on
a football scholarship, where he played wide receiver. He was a team captain in 1990 and an All
Conference Receiver in 1989 and 1990.
• Rick also played in the NFL with the Cincinnati Bengals in 1992-93.
• He has recently been inducted in to the Copley High Scholl Hall of Fame in Copley,

3. 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 al we do.
(Colossians 3:23-24)

4. • The Fellowship of Christian Athletes was an idea born in Don McClanen’s
heart in 1947 when he was a student at what is now Oklahoma State
University.
• He believed that athletes could use their platform of influence to present
Jesus Christ to the entire culture in a powerful way.
• McClanen officially began FCA in 1954.
• The first FCA Camp was held in 1956 at Estes Park, CO with 256 athletes
and coaches attending.
• The campus ministry began with the formation of FCA Huddles in 1966.
• Since then, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes has expanded into the
largest sports ministry in the world.

5. INDIANA
STATE
DIRECTOR
KRAIG CABE
CALLING І COMPETENCY І CHARACTER
Kraig is one of God’s chosen men whom He has called to change lives. Kraig and his wife Kristen have a
son who battled Leukemia and won. If you visited their home and spent time with Kraig it would be clear
that it was their faith in God and faithfulness to God that was a catalyst to Karson’s healing. Kraig has
grown in his role as the Indiana State Director as he has displayed, patience, humility, wisdom,
persistence and tenacity.
INDIANA OFFICES
Northern Indiana І www.indianafca.org
Central Indiana – Chris Coddington, Area Director І www.indyfca.org
Southern Indiana І Dave Hudson, Area Rep.

6. MICHIGAN
MULTI AREA
DIRECTOR
ROCK CAMPBELL
CALLING І COMPETENCY І CHARACTER
Rock is the sage of our staff as he been serving with FCA for 24 years. In his 24 years, he has
ministered to thousands of athletes, coaches and the Michigan community. Rock brings an
experience to FCA that is not afraid to be relevant to today’s youth, yet he maintains the same
passion to share the gospel of Jesus Christ.
MICHIGAN OFFICES
www.michiganfca.org
Northern Michigan – Maurie Holbrook, Area Director
Central Michigan – Rock Campbell, Multi-Area Director
Southwest Michigan – Mike McGeath, Area Director

7. OHIO
STATE
DIRECTOR
AL SCHIERBAUM
CALLING І COMPETENCY І CHARACTER
Al’s knowledge of the word, wisdom and the hearts of the lost, particularly athletes and coaches brings
to mind the Apostle Paul. A gifted writer and bible teacher, Al uses his gifts to transform the sports
culture. Al’s life objective to hear from God clearly and to obey what He says even when the result may
involve difficulty. Al is leading the largest staff in our region and the attributes described above will allow
God to use him to grow the kingdom of our Savior.
OHIO OFFICES
Cleveland FCA – Sam Lombardo Area Director І www.clevelandfca.org
Akron FCA - Hannah Calhoun, Area Rep.
Youngstown FCA – Lance Hartshorn, Area Director І www.steelvalleyfca.org
NW Ohio FCA – Ed Bellner, Area Director І www.nwohiofca.org
Buckeye Border FCA – Rex Stump, Area Director І www.bbfca.org
Central Ohio FCA І www.webfca.com/ohiofca
Cincinnati FCA – Dan Bishop, Multi Area Director І www.cincifca.org

8. WEST VIRGINIA
STATE
DIRECTOR
KEITH TYLER
CALLING І COMPETENCY І CHARACTER
Keith is the ultimate team player. He is the guy that coaches wish their entire team were like.
Keith is a man of integrity in his actions not merely words. Keith has the ability to get everyone
to rally around a common goal and is ok leading from the back or from the front. His kind heart
has allowed him to build a vibrant ministry in Charleston, West Virginia and now the state.
WEST VIRGINIA OFFICES
West Virginia University FCA – Amy Wagner, Area Director І www.mtneerfca.org
Beckley FCA – Mike White, Area Director І www.wvfca.org

9. MOTOCROSS
NATIONAL
DIRECTOR
DONITA POVOLNY
CALLING І COMPETENCY І CHARACTER
Donita is the National Director of a male dominated sport (Motocross) yet she leads with grace, joy and
the heart of a servant. Donita would have been one of the women traveling with Christ during His
ministry on earth, she would have been there supporting, encouraging and believing. This is how she
leads our Motocross ministry and we are making a difference as a result.
MOTOCROSS OFFICE
www.fcamx.org
Administrative Assistant І National Rep І Circuit Chaplain

10. FCA Vision:
To see the world impacted for Jesus Christ through the influence
of athletes and coaches.
Matthew 9:38 (HCSB)
“Therefore, pray to the Lord of the harvest to send out workers
into His harvest.”
Statistics:
• There are 57 Million athletes in youth sports across the US.
• Only 7 Million athletes in a school sponsored sports.

11. Your financial support is the muscle
behind the ministry in the Great Lakes
Goal: To raise $75,000 in 4 months
Objective:
1. Prayerfully consider what the Lord would have you invest in this ministry.
2. Become an Automatic Monthly Partner (AMP).
3. Share your influence – Introduce Rick to others who may share our
passion for youth, athletes and coaches.