Fred & Barbara -- Open Air Campaigners, USA

Fred & Barbara Kornis

On Staff Since 1975

Fred V. Kornis, Jr. was raised in Kansas City. He attended Trinity College in Florida and received a B.A. degree in Religious Education in 1976. In 1986 he received a M.A. degree in Ministry from Faith Evangelistic Schools. He has completed various specialized training programs and seminars. In 2001 he finished a Doctor of Ministry degree from Faith Baptist College and Seminary. He has authored a book entitled Mighty Man & His Miniature God, available upon request.

In 1969 he married Barbara Mendelsohn, and they have 4 children—Summer, Jeremy, Faith and Vanessa. They presently have 12 grandchildren.

Fred Kornis trusted the Lord Jesus Christ as his personal Saviour on July 11, 1970. Kornis was in the U.S. Army, Airborne and served in Vietnam. While in Vietnam, he was involved with the Drug Rehabilitation. Fred has served as a youth/music director and interim pastor. In 1973 He served with Operation Mobilization in Mexico and other OM countries since. Kornis was also a city chaplain in Baltimore, Maryland during 1976-1983, and the Area Director of the Baltimore/Washington branch of Open Air Campaigners and staff evangelist during 1975-1984. He was a missionary in the Philippines during 1984-1986. Upon his return to the USA in 1986-1988, he served as U. S. Field Representative of Open Air Campaigners and current is an Associate Evangelist with OAC. He has been a missionary-evangelist with Ambassadors for Christ International for 14 years, and is now ministering with a new mission agency called Heartland International Ministries in the Kansas City area, which Fred founded. He presently serves on the Boards of three different organizations.

Fred’s ministry includes all forms of public and church evangelism, special revival meetings, regular training projects and programs for foreign countries, seminars to every age group on spiritual life, and sponsorship and equipping of many national workers around the world. He constantly consults with pastors and leaders regarding ministry issues in various cultures. His "relational" style makes him a friend to all people.

During his ministry over the years, he has traveled and ministered in many countries— including Mexico, India, the Philippines, China, Kazahkstan, Europe, Asia, Nicaragua, Africa, Fiji, New Zealand, Haiti, and Central America.

His ministry also has included a wide range and variety of ministries with local churches, youth groups, camps, schools, jails, hospitals, rescue missions and home visitations to the sick and shut-ins. Pray for these ministries.

Anniversary: 2/22/69

BIRTHDAYS:
Fred 3/8
Barbara 11/6
Christopher 1/27/87
Shauna 9/24/97
Cameron 5/3/01

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