Eric and Robin Kennedy
Frontier Alliance International | Ellerslie, Georgia
How and when did you come to FAI?
We began when the organization was established. We have served as U.S. Administrator for all organizational operations since 2012.
Describe your role and work with the organization.
Team mentoring and care, both overseas and in the U.S., when team members are home; handling U.S. administrative and operational responsibilities
What are the biggest challenges you face in this work?
Time zone differences between U.S and Middle East offices can hinder us from staying as current as we desire with spiritual, emotional and relational support of team members. Also, staying in a good posture with the IRS with regard to record keeping and filing proper reports and forms in a timely manner.
Do any particular moments, successes, etc., stand out in your time with FAI?
The Annual Gathering this year was grand for meeting all the new team members and volunteers face to face, and hearing the stories of how the teams are seeing God work in awesome ways, especially in terms of developing deep relationships with those to whom they are attempting to reach with relief, aid and, most importantly, the message of God’s love for them in the ravaged areas where they live.
How do you see God at work through FAI in your location?
People are responding in numerous ways to support FAI’s mission through prayer, volunteering to help in the Middle East, and financially of course. And that’s from almost every corner of the earth – Europe, Asia, Africa, South America, literally everywhere, it seems. That’s encouraging! We also offer our home as a place for those stateside to find rest and refreshment. So that’s something we get to do seasonally.
What is a fun fact about the culture where you live or the people you minister to?
Sabbath is Friday in Muslim nations, Saturday in Israel and Sunday in the U.S. That makes the logistics of coordinating business hours very interesting.
How can we pray for you?
Pray for our love for Jesus to increase and continue; for our stamina to remain for the long haul as we age; and for sensitivity to the Lord and the folks to whom we’re attempting to mentor, encourage and serve.
We began when the organization was established. We have served as U.S. Administrator for all organizational operations since 2012.
Describe your role and work with the organization.
Team mentoring and care, both overseas and in the U.S., when team members are home; handling U.S. administrative and operational responsibilities
What are the biggest challenges you face in this work?
Time zone differences between U.S and Middle East offices can hinder us from staying as current as we desire with spiritual, emotional and relational support of team members. Also, staying in a good posture with the IRS with regard to record keeping and filing proper reports and forms in a timely manner.
Do any particular moments, successes, etc., stand out in your time with FAI?
The Annual Gathering this year was grand for meeting all the new team members and volunteers face to face, and hearing the stories of how the teams are seeing God work in awesome ways, especially in terms of developing deep relationships with those to whom they are attempting to reach with relief, aid and, most importantly, the message of God’s love for them in the ravaged areas where they live.
How do you see God at work through FAI in your location?
People are responding in numerous ways to support FAI’s mission through prayer, volunteering to help in the Middle East, and financially of course. And that’s from almost every corner of the earth – Europe, Asia, Africa, South America, literally everywhere, it seems. That’s encouraging! We also offer our home as a place for those stateside to find rest and refreshment. So that’s something we get to do seasonally.
What is a fun fact about the culture where you live or the people you minister to?
Sabbath is Friday in Muslim nations, Saturday in Israel and Sunday in the U.S. That makes the logistics of coordinating business hours very interesting.
How can we pray for you?
Pray for our love for Jesus to increase and continue; for our stamina to remain for the long haul as we age; and for sensitivity to the Lord and the folks to whom we’re attempting to mentor, encourage and serve.