Andrew Fendrich was born and raised in southern Indiana. He attended Bryan College in Dayton, TN, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in English. After five years in the worlds of journalism and content production, he joined Operation Mobilization for a 2-year commitment in sub-Saharan Africa as a mission's journalist. Traveling to 10 different countries, he oversaw content communication for churches, schools, and programs for widows and orphans.
In 2022, Andrew moved to Murfreesboro, TN, got married, and joined A Soldier’s Child Foundation. He and his wife, Lauren, have a daughter, Susannah. Andrew is currently pursuing a Master of Arts, Theological Studies (MATS) through Covenant Baptist Theological Seminary. He is passionate about church history, theological training, and pastoral ministry, specifically for African pastors. In his spare time, Andrew loves reading and writing fiction, cooking, and Atlanta Braves baseball.