In the early Colonial days of our country New England was very religious. Ivy league colleges like Dartmouth and Harvard were established to promote Christianity. 

Dartmouth College (New Hampshire) - Although originally established in 1769 by Eleazar Wheelock, Congregational minister, orator, and educator to educate Native Americans in Christian theology and the English way of life, the university primarily trained Congregationalist ministers during its early history before it gradually secularized. (https://wikipedia.org) 

Harvard University (Massachusetts) - When Harvard was first established in 1636, the early motto was “In Christi Gloriam,” meaning “For the glory of Christ.” Puritans originally founded Harvard, so the motto reflected a religious focus. As Harvard evolved and became more secular, the motto changed to “Veritas” (Truth) as a statement of academic values rather than religious ones. 

Harvard Motto: What It Means and Why It Matters, December 2, 2024, Eric Eng, (https://admissionsight.com/the-harvard-motto/)

Of the top ten least religious states in the US, five are in New England. As education became more secularized over the centuries New England culture became less religious. New Hampshire and Massachusetts are tied first, Main and Vermont are tied for second with Connecticut third.   

The primary purpose of the Leap of Faith Ministry is to promote the Gospel as a spark of hope that will reunite New Englanders with their historical religious roots.