Our Story

A stateside Board of Directors was formed and began oversight for the expansion and depth of programming. The Mental Health Program was launched to provide access to Christian counseling and healing services to Bible study attendees.

Weekly community English classes began to provide women with continuing education opportunities.

Cistern was built on-site to provide clean water for attendees.

Co-Founders Ritha and Fender Antoine stepped into full-time positions as the In-Country Directors overseeing day-to-day operations.

Launched community Children’s Bible Studies geared towards children not attending school in our community. Launched community Adult Literacy Classes to provide attendees with the resources to listen to and the ability to learn how to read the Word of God. Emergency Services Program launched to assist in meeting minor medical and nutritional needs for individuals connected to The Bridge.

Conducted our 1st annual Christmas food distribution.

Completed a concrete project to expand and enhance ministry space.

Grew Home Visit team and expanded US staff. Expanded office and emergency services space to new facility.

Developed small group leaders and structure to support the growing bible study attendance. Hired US Executive Director.