LEAD. June 2020 | Page 33

KEEP DIGGING DITCHES Dan & Kristie Barnes were born and raised in Central Massachusetts and they raised their two boys, Jacob and Thomas, there until Jacob was 13. In 2012, they answered the call from God to go to NC to assist another couple with a church plant. While in NC, and with the church established, Dan was introduced to Fellowship of Christian Athletes. In 2016, Dan and Kristie answered God’s call once again to leave corporate America after 32 years of service and return to their home state of Massachusetts to raise up the ministry of FCA. Dan oversees FCA activities in Central and Western Massachusetts and serves as a point person and advisor for 90 coaches. 33