Dr. Alex Kennedy
Founder & Executive Director
Alex is a graduate of Nelson University with a Doctorate in Ministry Leadership and Creative Communication, Master of Biblical and Theological Studies and Master of Divinity.
Alex oversees all day to day ministry and administrative operations as the director of Hope Rescued. Developing our team of volunteers to reach the lost and hurting, cultivating relationships with organizations partnering with us in our mission, and connecting with people who believe in, pray for, and give to the ministry of Hope Rescued.
Alex is happily married to the love of his life Destiny, and they also have three children, David (5), Bethany (3), and Hezekiah (2).
Alex oversees all day to day ministry and administrative operations as the director of Hope Rescued. Developing our team of volunteers to reach the lost and hurting, cultivating relationships with organizations partnering with us in our mission, and connecting with people who believe in, pray for, and give to the ministry of Hope Rescued.
Alex is happily married to the love of his life Destiny, and they also have three children, David (5), Bethany (3), and Hezekiah (2).
Shelby Billings
Homeless Services Coordinator
Shelby started her journey with Hope Rescued as a volunteer serving the homeless in downtown Louisville. It wasn’t long before she was hooked on helping people find hope in a seemingly hopeless situation. After praying for a job that allowed her to help people full time, Shelby was offered the role of Homeless Outreach Coordinator at Hope Rescued. It is a job she loves and is very passionate about!
Shelby is from the west coast, and graduated from California State University, Fullerton with a degree in Communications.
She is married to her husband, Adam and they have two amazing kids, Jacob and Rachel.
Shelby is from the west coast, and graduated from California State University, Fullerton with a degree in Communications.
She is married to her husband, Adam and they have two amazing kids, Jacob and Rachel.
Ava Dunbar
Children's Services Coordinator
As the Children's Services Coordinator of Hope Rescued. Ava is dedicated to nurturing a life long love of Christ in every child. She oversees the implementation of age appropriate and creative programming, with the intention to bring children closer to Christ while accommodating their individual needs.
Ava is privileged to work with a team of volunteers that are devoted to connecting with kids, their families, and their community to ensure the next generation of believers can stand independently on their faith and find solutions of Hope provided by Hope Rescued.
Ava is privileged to work with a team of volunteers that are devoted to connecting with kids, their families, and their community to ensure the next generation of believers can stand independently on their faith and find solutions of Hope provided by Hope Rescued.
Destiny Kennedy
Anti-Trafficking Outreach Coordinator
Destiny coordinates Hope Rescued's outreaches to those experiencing sexual trafficking and exploitation. Destiny helps develop volunteer teams and foster relationships with those experiencing sexual trafficking or exploitation with the goal of bridging them into a practical solution.