Davy, Tara, and Clive Rudolph

The Rudolph family seeks your prayers as they begin the fundraising process and hope to arrive in France on November 1, 2009.  More can be learned about the Rudolph’s by clicking here.

The Bridge launch team now numbers 19 adults from America alone.

Noah is a great traveller...

September was a whirlwind; October promises to be even quicker.  We can hardly believe that we will be returning to Europe in just about eight months!

Among the highlights of September was a visit to Southwestern Assemblies of God University in Waxahachie, Texas where I met so many amazing students and faculty members.

In October, we’ll have the chance to return to our alma mater, Evangel University in Springfield, Missouri (www.evangel.edu) where Tracy and I met 21 years ago.  I’ve been invited to speak in chapel and look forward to reconnecting with many of the teachers who so profoundly impacted our lives.

1         Plainfield, Indiana             Souls’ Harbor A/G          Preaching

5         Mt. Vernon, IN                  Harvestime Temple        Preaching

5         Bowling Green, Kentucky  First A/G                        Preaching

6-9     Sarver, Pennsylvania         Evangel Heights A/G      Preaching

11       Erlanger, KY                      Christ Chapel                 Preaching

12       Columbus, IN                    First A/G                        Preaching

12       LaPorte, IN                         A/G                                Preaching

13-14 Indianapolis                       Indiana Minister’s Conf.  Networking

15       New Berlin, Wisconsin        World Harvest Com. Ch.  Lunch w/ Pastor

15       Oak Creek, WI                     A/G                                 Preaching

19       Mayville, WI                         Christian Life Fellowship Preaching

22       Springfield, Missouri           Parkcrest A/G                  Presenting

23       Springfield, MO                   Evangel University           Preaching

26       Carmel, IN                           A/G                                 Preaching

27-28 Indianapolis                        Action Now                     Networking

28       Elizabethtown, KY               Lakeside Worship Center Dinner w/ Pastor

29       Hendersonville, Tennessee Church @ Indian Lake     Preaching

September keeps us mainly in the midwestern states, with a quick trip to Texas.  We are encouraged to realize we will move to France in just 9 months!

6-7      Midland, Michigan        Celebration Christian Center    Presenting

10        Milwaukee, Wisconsin  Mercyhill Church                      Lunch w/ Pastor

10        Brookfield, WI               Victory International Fell.        Dinner w/ Pastor

10        Waukesha, WI               First A/G                                  Preaching

14        Indianapolis                 Lakeview Church                      Preaching

18        Fishers, Indiana            Life Church                              Preaching

21        Carmel, IN                    Lifepointe Church                    Preaching

21        Newburgh, IN               Abundant Life A/G                   Preaching

22        Dallas, Texas               Meeting for Engage www.engageinmissions.org

23        Waxahachie, TX           Southwestern A/G University    Preaching

24        Grand Prairie, TX          Abundant Life A/G                    Preaching

28        Lafayette, IN                Church Alive                              Preaching

28        Angola, IN                   Abundant Life A/G                     Preaching

1          Payson, Arizona                  First A/G                     Meet w/ Pastor

3          San Diego, California         First A/G                     Presenting

4          Corona, CA                         South Hills Church      Meet w/ Pastor

4          Victorville, CA                     First A/G                      Meet w/ Pastor

5          Las Vegas, NV                    Trinity Life Center        Meet w/ Pastor

5          Las Vegas, NV                    International Church    Meet w/ Pastor

5          Las Vegas, NV                    Calvary Christian Cen. Meet w/ Pastor

6          Salt Lake City, UT               Elevation Church         Meet w/ Pastor

6          North Salt Lake City, UT     Abundant Life A/G      Stop @ Church

6          Salt Lake City, UT               Valley A/G                  Meet w/ Pastor

7          Eagle Mountain, UT            Coram Deo Min.          Meal w/ Pastor

7          Grand Junction, Colorado   First A/G                     Lunch w/ Pastor

13         Jasonville, Indiana              A/G                            Preaching

17        Burkesville, Kentucky         Living Word Min.         Presenting

24        Beloit, Wisconsin                Family Worship Cen.   Preaching

26        Indianapolis, IN                  IN A/G District Office Presenting

27        Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania                                        Meet w/ Pastor

31        Crawfordsville, IN              First A/G                       Preaching

For some time, Nathan and Katie have felt drawn to work in the starting of churches outside the United States.  Beyond that passion, the Belt’s bring significant musical skills and a passion for  working with young people; they also will work in outreach and leading short-term teams visiting The Bridge from Europe and America. Nathan grew up in a variety of places, including Alaska, as his father served in the US Air Force; Katie’s father was a pastor.

Nathan and Katie bring the number serving on The Bridge Launch Team to 17 adults.  More can be learned about this group by clicking on the “TEAM” tab above.  More can be learned about Nathan and Katie Belt by visiting their website at www.nateandkatie.com. 

2          Lincoln, IL            Faith A/G                     Lunch w/ Pastor

3-5      Springfield, MO    Central Bible College    Connecting w/ Team Members

6          Timbo, Arkansas  Timbo Valley A/G        Preaching

6-10    Springfield, MO    Central Bible College   Connecting w/ Sending Agency

12-13  Bonita Springs, FL  Living Waters Comm. Ch.    Presenting

20        Versailles, IN         Church on the Rock             Preaching

20-24  Deerfield, IL           Trinity Evangelical Divinity School

29        Oklahoma City, OK NorthChurch.tv                   Presenting

29        Chicasha, OK          First A/G                             Lunch w/ Pastor

29        Lawton, OK             First A/G                             Presenting

29        Amarillo, Texas       Christian Life Center          Dinner w/ Pastor

1           Pendleton, Indiana          Rock Church                Preaching

1           Winchester, IN                First A/G                      Preaching

8           Bristol, Tennessee          The Bridge                    Preaching

9           Kingsport, TN                 First A/G                      Presenting

10         White House, TN            Northridge Church       Presenting

10         Madison, TN                   Cornerstone Church    Presenting

11         Radcliffe, Kentucky         Lifeline A/G                Preaching

15         Garner, North Carolina       Church at White Oaks  Preaching

15-21   Topsail, NC                     Vacation?

22         Hartford, Wisconsin        Assembly of God         Preaching

23         Bowie, Maryland               Cornerstone A/G         Lunch w/ Pastor

24         Bristow, Virginia               Manassas A/G            Lunch w/ Pastor

24         Washington, D.C.            National Comm. Ch.     Coffee w/ Pastor

26         Plainfield, IN                   Souls’ Harbor               Lunch w/ Pastor

29         Delphi, IN                       First A/G                      Preaching

Kelly Delp plans to move to Paris, France to be a part of The Bridge launch team in January 2010.  Kelly is currently a student at Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis working feverishly toward her degree in Secondary English Education. Before returning to school, she worked full time at Lakeview Churchdoing graphic design, marketing, and video production. Kelly sings and leads worship on the worship teams at Lakeview and also writes songs for the church’s Integrity-linked Lakeview Worship. She works with the youth group at Lakeview as well, and one of her greatest passions is mentoring and teaching teenage girls to be more like Christ.

Kelly is no stranger to Christian ministry.  Kelly’s parents have been involved in many ministry endeavors for their entire adult lives.  David Delp, Kelly’s father is a former pastor and presently mentors and coaches pastors on a statewide level in their denomination, the Assemblies of God.  Joyce Delp, Kelly’s mother works as a member of Lakeview Church’s staff.

Kelly recently said, “I’m so excited to be a part of The Bridge team. I can’t wait to see the amazing things God does in Paris, and I am so honored to be a part of the change that The Bridge is going to bring to Europe!”

We are pleased to welcome Kelly to The Bridge team.  Please pray for her as she begins to raise the funds to move her life to France.  More can be learned about Kelly at www.kellydelp.wordpress.com.

Jeroen will start work as a business analyst for an international trading company.  At HICC, Jeroen served the church’s Board of Finance and Policy and served in many other ways, initiating groups for young adults and game enthusiasts. 

In Paris, Maaike will finish her master’s thesis and then go through intensive French lessons. At HICC, Maaike was part of the worship team and also involved in several young adults initiatives.

Jeroen and Maaike have been married for 3 years.

Jeroen says, “After our experience with HICC in the Netherlands, we expect awesome things from The Bridge!”

For The Bridge and us, Jeroen and Maaike mark the first Europeans who will be a future part of this new international church and ministry center being planted in Paris’ western and southwestern suburbs.  For some time, we have prayed that Europeans would move to Paris to be a part of The Bridge from the start, raising the credibility of this initiative from the start among Europeans.  It appears our prayers are being answered!

You’ll see at the end of May, we’ll be meeting with a significant number of our team to become more prepared to leave for France next year and to help the team know more of what to expect next year after arriving.

1         Kokomo, Indiana       New Life A/G                                 Lunch w/ Pastor

2         Indianapolis              Lakeview Church                          Youth Ministry

3-4     Kokomo, IN               New Life A/G                                 Preaching

5         Plainfield, IN              Souls’ Harbor A/G                         Lunch w/ Pastor

7         Kimberly, Wisconsin  Fox Valley Christian  Fellowship   Preaching

11       Lebanon, IN               Freedom Church                            Presenting

14       Indianapolis               Indiana A/G District Office           Presenting

14       Mayfield, Kentucky     First A/G                                      Preaching

16       Robby’s BIRTHDAY

18       Normal, Illinois           First A/G                                      Preaching

19-20 Lafayette, IN                First A/G                                      Networking

21       Owenton, KY                Hesler A/G                                   Preaching

25       DeMotte, IN                 Calvary A/G                                  Preaching

25-26 Indianapolis                 Bridge Team Building