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Mark Birch hails from Springfield, Illinois and plans to move to Paris to work on The Bridge, beginning in the fall of 2009. Mark’s talents include songwriting and playing the guitar. Mark brings a passion for youth and worship. More can be learned about Mark at www.myspace.com/markrb23.
Robby & Tracy Bradford, along with their three sons, Jack (9), Xander (7), and Noah (born 12 November 2007) will move to Paris in June 2009. After studying French for a year in Albertville, France, working in theological education in Brussels, Belgium (Continental Theological Seminary), and planting Hilversum International Christian Center in Holland, the Bradford family looks with anticipation to serving The Bridge as team leaders and The Bridge’s first lead pastor. The Bradford’s first moved to Europe in late 2000.
Stephen & Ellie Courtney, along with their two-year old Natalie, will be coming to Paris for a two-year assignment to work in the areas of youth minstry and building up the church’s overall ministry initiatives. Stephen is an ordained minister, serving at Maranatha Worship Center in Wichita, Kansas for the past five years as an associate and youth pastor. More can be learned about the Courtney’s at www.courtneyspostcard.com.
Josh & Sarah Isenhart of Indianapolis, Indiana plan to join The Bridge Team and move their family to Paris in September 2009. Josh’s experience in sound engineering and technical expertise will help The Bridge in so many ways to get off the ground. Sarah’s excellent singing voice, as well as a passion for worship and working with teenagers will also serve the new international community of The Bridge in the formative stages. More can be learned about the Isenhart’s at http://isenhartfamily.wordpress.com/.
Todd & Amanda Tyson are moving to Paris to work alongside us on The Bridge. The Tyson’s are no strangers to European church planting, having collaborated with us on the start of Hilversum International Christian Center in the Netherlands. More can be learned about the Tyson’s at www.tysontidings.com.
Mark and Tania Wolf of Mayville, Wisconsin are preparing to move to Paris in the fall of 2009 to be a part of the initial launch team of The Bridge. The Wolfs bring a great love for children and youth to our team. More can be learned about the Wolf family at www.markawolf.com.
Interested in joining The Bridge’s launch team and future church staff? We are looking for 15-20 people who will join us for a minimum of two years! Those coming from the US are asked to apply to come with us through the Assemblies of God World Missions program called “Missionary Associates”. Before taking the step of contacting them, feel free to contact Robby Bradford, whose contact information can be found under “Contact” on the menu at the top of this page. We’re looking for people to fill a variety of roles–no professional ministry experience is necessary, though it is welcome!
Do you have a passion for connecting with people from other cultures for God’s kingdom? This could be for you! Contact Robby Bradford today at robert.bradford@agmd.org!
