The Bridge Staff
REV. DAVID GINTER
Senior Pastor
davejginter@gmail.com
Pastor Dave has been in the ministry for nearly 40 years, serving congregations in the United States, Asia and the Middle East. It was while living and working in Cairo, Egypt that he gained first-hand experience with the culture of the Middle East and began to appreciate and research the Bible from a Middle Eastern perspective. His numerous studies and tours of the Holy Land combined with his determination to help Christians regain their “Biblical Literacy”, permeate his preaching and teaching with a remarkable depth of understanding of God’s Word.
Born and raised on a mink and trout farm just 30 miles east of Portland, Oregon in the USA he is the youngest of five siblings. His wife, Sheryl was born in Perth, Australia. They have 3 sons; Elton, who lives and works for a computer software company in Seattle, Ryan & Joshua, both of whom will be attending college in Kuala Lumpur.
Senior Pastor
davejginter@gmail.com
Pastor Dave has been in the ministry for nearly 40 years, serving congregations in the United States, Asia and the Middle East. It was while living and working in Cairo, Egypt that he gained first-hand experience with the culture of the Middle East and began to appreciate and research the Bible from a Middle Eastern perspective. His numerous studies and tours of the Holy Land combined with his determination to help Christians regain their “Biblical Literacy”, permeate his preaching and teaching with a remarkable depth of understanding of God’s Word.
Born and raised on a mink and trout farm just 30 miles east of Portland, Oregon in the USA he is the youngest of five siblings. His wife, Sheryl was born in Perth, Australia. They have 3 sons; Elton, who lives and works for a computer software company in Seattle, Ryan & Joshua, both of whom will be attending college in Kuala Lumpur.
REV. DAVE BROWN
Youth Pastor
bridgechurchyouth@gmail.com
Dave Brown began serving at the Bridge in August of 2011. Prior to his time in Malaysia, he oversaw the youth ministry of a church in Eastern United States before heading out on pilgrimage to discover more of God and His plan for Dave’s life. It was this trip that originally brought Dave through Malaysia, as well as introduced him to his beautiful wife, Ashli.
Both Dave and Ashli have called the city of Chicago home, and are expecting their first child around the start of the new year.
Youth Pastor
bridgechurchyouth@gmail.com
Dave Brown began serving at the Bridge in August of 2011. Prior to his time in Malaysia, he oversaw the youth ministry of a church in Eastern United States before heading out on pilgrimage to discover more of God and His plan for Dave’s life. It was this trip that originally brought Dave through Malaysia, as well as introduced him to his beautiful wife, Ashli.
Both Dave and Ashli have called the city of Chicago home, and are expecting their first child around the start of the new year.
RITA DE CRUZ
Office Assistant
bridgechurchkl@gmail.com
Rita was born in Malaysia and has been working at The Bridge for the past year. Her love of children drew her to the Philippines, where she worked amongst the street children, serving the poorest of the poor.
Along side her Administrative office duties, she is actively involved with Children's Ministry and Missions.
Office Assistant
bridgechurchkl@gmail.com
Rita was born in Malaysia and has been working at The Bridge for the past year. Her love of children drew her to the Philippines, where she worked amongst the street children, serving the poorest of the poor.
Along side her Administrative office duties, she is actively involved with Children's Ministry and Missions.
KALKIDAN ZERIHUN
Receptionist/Secretary
bridgechurchkl@gmail.com
Kalkidan was born and raised in the east part of Ethiopia in a town called Dire Dawa. She accepted the Lord as a young teenager. She loves to sing and worship, is a regular member of the Sunday Praise Team and also serves on the Missions Committee. Kalki (as she is fondly known) joined the Bridge office last November 2010. She is married and mother of two little boys.
Receptionist/Secretary
bridgechurchkl@gmail.com
Kalkidan was born and raised in the east part of Ethiopia in a town called Dire Dawa. She accepted the Lord as a young teenager. She loves to sing and worship, is a regular member of the Sunday Praise Team and also serves on the Missions Committee. Kalki (as she is fondly known) joined the Bridge office last November 2010. She is married and mother of two little boys.
MICHAEL KIM
Praise & Worship
michael.kim816@gmail.com
Michael was born and raised in Seoul, Korea and moved to Kuala Lumpur in 2005 where he works in IT. He is married to Sabrina and they are expecting their first baby girl shortly.
God has given Michael a heart for Worship. At an early age, he realized his love of music and joined the church Sunday school choir when he was six years old. Since that time his desire to worship God through music and song has only grown more fervent, becoming his life’s purpose. He is committed in helping bring people into a closer place of worship with their God and desires to bless and serve Him with a heart overflowing in praise!
Praise & Worship
michael.kim816@gmail.com
Michael was born and raised in Seoul, Korea and moved to Kuala Lumpur in 2005 where he works in IT. He is married to Sabrina and they are expecting their first baby girl shortly.
God has given Michael a heart for Worship. At an early age, he realized his love of music and joined the church Sunday school choir when he was six years old. Since that time his desire to worship God through music and song has only grown more fervent, becoming his life’s purpose. He is committed in helping bring people into a closer place of worship with their God and desires to bless and serve Him with a heart overflowing in praise!
