Mission partners
The truth and glory of the gospel is for all peoples in all nations. Church by the Bridge supports eight individuals, families and organisations in Australia and around the world. It is our joy and privilege to support our brothers and sisters as they share the love of Jesus in both word and deed all over the world. Each of our congregations takes a special interest in particular mission partners, and we support them financially, and through our prayers and other practical means.
Below are some details about some of our mission partners - to protect their identity and for their safety, some information has not been listed
Peter Thien
in Myanmarr
Overseas Council of Australia
Peter Thien was a Buddhist monk before he committed his life to Christ. Following the completion of his MTh in Missions from Nusantara Bible Seminary (Indonesia), he served as the Dean of Students at Myanmar Evangelical Graduate School of Theology (MEGST). For the sake of faculty development, Peter has been at SAIACS (India) to pursue a PhD in Missiology. His PhD is entitled “Toward a relevant paradigm of the gospel to reach the Bamar Buddhists in Yangon city.” He is expected to complete his PhD before the end of 2009 and to be graduated in March 2010. He will then return to Yangon to continue his teaching ministry at MEGST as the Head of Missions Department.
Voice of the Martyrs
in Vietnam
www.persecution.com.au
Voice of the Martyrs Australia works to bring awareness of Christian persecution. Christians who are being persecuted in restricted nations are being equipped by receiving medicine, housing and protection. Prisoners and the families of those imprisoned or martyred for their faith often need immediate assistance. Food, blankets, emergency housing, travel expenses, the payment of fines and other appropriate assistance are given as required. We support 16 prisoners and their families who have been persecuted for their faith in Vietnam.
The Chapman Family
in the Northern Territory
Bush Church Aid
Bruce Chapman is the Northern Territory Anglican Youth Minister. his role involves youth ministry at St Peter’s Nightcliff as well as supporting and building youth ministry throughout the Northern Territory. St Peters, a branc of the Cathedral, became a separate parish under BCA support. Bruce works with the five Darwin parishes and seeks to link up with youth ministry that is already established. He also works with the organisation Youth Surge who has been developing youth ministry and training leaders throughout Australia. Jodi is involved in playgroup and a women’s bible study group. They have four children, Matthew, Laura, Felicity and Oliver.
The Lloyd Family
in South Africa
Rose and Kenny Lloyd are involved in student ministry at the Nelson Mandela Municipality University in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. They are committed to preaching the Word truthfully and faithfully in a city that so desperately needs it. The growth of this student ministry has been abundant. In 2009 a church was set up on campus, as well as campus and residence ministries. Rose is involved in leading bible studies, disciplining assitant leaders, developing a hospitality ministry as well as some kids ministry. They have a daughter, Jenna.
The Powell Family
in Ecuador
SIM
Morgan and Anna are living in Loja, in the south of Ecuador, where they are partnering with the local churches in leadership development and training. This includes teaching the bible and theology, disciplining believers and mentoring church leaders. They have recently had a baby girl, Annika.
The Browning Family
in Northern Ethiopia
SIM
Andrew Browning works as a surgeon in the Fistula Hospital in Bahirdah, which is a satellite hospital from the Fistula Hospital in Addis Ababa. He also is involved in training doctors from all over the world to do this important fistula surgery. Currently Andrew and Stephanie are involved in setting up bible studies and outreach programs in Bahirdah. Their children are William and Christopher.
The Bennett Family
in Ethiopia
CMS
Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital cares for women who have been injured during obstructed childbirth, which results in obstetric fistula. Mark Bennett is the CEO of the hospital. One of his key concerns if ensuring that the Christian foundation of the hospital’s work is protected into the future. Annette Bennett is a midwife and she has established a midwifery college as part of the prevention strategies of the hospital. Their children, Alleytia, Lewis, Martin and Dylan, attend Bingham academy.
