Fred started Heartland International Ministry  in 2001 after 22 years of ministry in open air evangelism around the world. HIM has over 30 Partner and Leader Servants (PALS) throughout the world in India, Nicaragua, Zambia, Philippines, Croatia, Pakistan, and the USA. Those each have many partners and workers that are part of their teams - which adds up to over 150 workers. Fred has retired from the day-to-day operations, but remains a HIM Minister at Large as he continues to spread the gospel and train workers.