Mission
Kingdom Servants International exists to equip and support Christian ministries—especially orphanages—by providing engineering, administrative, and sustainability solutions that free them to focus more fully on discipleship, prayer, and sharing the Gospel.
Over the next few years, our plans are to launch a sustainable, Christ centered orphanage of our own in Brazil.
Why We Exist
The early Church recognized the need for practical support in ministry. In Acts 6, seven men were appointed to oversee food distribution so the apostles could devote themselves to prayer and the ministry of the Word.
This same principle guides us today—we support behind the scenes so ministries can stay fully focused on their Kingdom mission.
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Founder/President
JD Crawford
My journey with Christ began at 13 and has been shaped by His faithfulness through seasons of doubt, growth, and calling. After studying various faiths during high school, I became deeply convinced of Christianity’s truth and felt called to missions. Encouraged by my parents, I pursued Civil Engineering as a foundation for practical ministry. A mission trip to Zambia revealed how engineering could uniquely support Gospel work, sparking a vision to combine sustainable solutions with ministry. This vision led to the founding of Kingdom Servants International—a nonprofit dedicated to equipping ministries, especially orphanages, by meeting their practical needs through engineering, administrative support, and sustainable income projects. Our heart is to remove burdens that distract from the mission so that those on the frontlines can focus fully on discipleship, prayer, and the spread of the Gospel.
Board Member
Rooke Young
Rooke is part of a long lineage of missionaries, representing the fifth generation of his family’s work in Southeast Asia and the Philippines. Rooke's father is the President of a mission's organization and this has allowed Rooke to provide meaningful guidance to JD. With a professional background in cybersecurity and degrees in computer science and engineering management, Rooke is passionate about using his talents for God’s kingdom, serving with dedication wherever God places him.
Board Member
Seth Mckinney
Seth was an invaluable partner to JD during the earliest days of the mission, offering critical support when it was needed most. With a background in mechanical engineering and a career in Boeing’s avionics division, Seth’s technical expertise has provided significant insight into the sustainability projects that are now central to the mission’s work. He remains committed to helping JD whenever possible and is a devoted member of his church, combining his professional skills and servant’s attitude to contribute meaningfully to the mission’s ongoing success.