Where it all began.
In the beginning, a 14-year-old girl flew to Kenya and took photos to show children what they looked like. When she heard sponsorship was a need she knew this was her part to play and realized Blue Door was God’s plan all along!
Blue Door must have been God’s plan all along as He has grown the program from a dream of a 14-year-old under a mosquito net in Africa to a 501©3 non-profit that has rescued thousands of hopeless children from the streets in Kenya. At the same time, Blue Door funds teachers and staff, connects countless sponsors from around the world with Blue Door Christian Academy and exists to Rescue and Raise Up a generation in Kenya all while making the name of Jesus known!
Abby Fegtly, Founder
Abby has managed to take the innocent belief of a child that, “All Things Are Possible,” add sheer determination when that belief was challenged, surround herself with wise counsel, and through her faith in God, grow a dream she had at 14 into a reality that is impacting hundreds of scholars in Kenya. Born and raised in Little Rock, Arkansas, Abby finished her degree in Business Management with an emphasis in International Business. She has moved with Blue Door to Kenya for full time operations.
Meet Our Team
Bob Fegtly, Chairman of the Board
Bob is the Managing Partner of DD&F Consulting Group specializing in bank mergers and acquisitions. Drawing on years of experience and financial expertise, he ensures Blue Door provides the resources to help those in need and spread the gospel of Jesus.
Karman Fegtly, Board Member
A missionary is what Karman wanted to be after her first trip overseas. Serving as Abby’s assistant and using her leadership skills to prep and lead teams to Kenya while teaching God’s word, has allowed her to do just that while continuing to raise her family here.
Rachel Bass, Board Member
Juggling four children, continually involved in her church, volunteering at Blue Door and being a writer takes skill. Rachel uses these skills to lead teams to Kenya who share the message of hope that God sees, loves and has a plan for each person living there.
Leslie Davis, Board Member and Corporate Specialist
While the Co-founder of Harbor Environmental and Safety, an engineering and consulting company, Leslie has a passion to show other business owners how to use their profits to educate, enrich, and raise up the next generation in Kenya.
Harriet Watkins, Education Specialist
As Chief Academic Officer at Instructional Connections, Harriet’s love of education and empowering the next generation are a natural fit for Kenya and Blue Door, both of which she calls "Family.”
Jennifer Lamberson, Trip Specialist
Working as an Executive Assistant, Jennifer uses her attention to detail gift, ability to stay calm under pressure and organizational skills to ensure every Blue Door team member is fully prepared to travel to and from Kenya safely.
BLUE DOOR CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
A door is a passageway from one place to another. As hundreds of scholars cross the thresholds of our high school, they receive food, shelter, education, medical care and hope while being raised up in an environment full of love and Jesus.
