Taste of Hope | Live
Extraordinary People | Exquisite Food
Church Plant Initiative
“Many communities lack access to the gospel—building a church is the fastest way to reach lost souls!”
You’re invited to be part of a spectacular, nationwide dining experience in a city near you!
April 8, 2025
Many communities around the world lack access to the Gospel—building a church is the fastest way to reach lost souls!
Builders International is partnering with missionaries across the globe to host a LIVE, nationwide, multi-site dinner event on April 8, 2025, featuring inspiring fellowship and exquisite food, to raise awareness and financial support for church planting projects worldwide.
Countless communities all over the world lack a local church within walking distance where people can encounter the love of Christ. A church building signals to a community that the church is there to stay, becoming a beacon of hope to those who are lost and in need of eternal hope.
Through this initiative, we are helping our dedicated missionary partners establish permanent places of worship in regions where the gospel is vitally needed, including:
- Bangladesh – The Ghorashal Church Plant (Dustin Barthalow)
- Thailand – The Chiangmai and Maneenoparat Church Plants (Mark Durene)
- Mexico (Leon) – Jesús es el Camino (Missionary: Duane and Julia Martin)
- Philippines – Church Plant Initiative (Missionary: Randle and Joyce Peterson)
- Guatemala – Iglesia, Puerta del Cielo (Missionary: David and Debbie Amsler)
- Vanuatu (Port Vila) – International Christian Church (Missionary: Sam and Lisa Paris)
- Antigua – Youth Ministry Center (Missionary: Billy and Havilah Roman)
- Cuba (Guardalavaca) – Church Plant Initiative (Missionary: Brad and Shelly Foltz)
- Honduras (San Pedro Sula) – Palabra de Vida (Missionary: Zach and Dania Rix)
- Panama (Changüínola) – Templo Bongic (Missionary: Terry and Julie Bell)
- Peru (Yurimaguas) – Las Asambleas de Dios del Perú Shadai (Missionary: Ricky and Carol Hendon)
- Colombia (Medellín) – Familia de Fe “Family of Faith” (Missionaries: Kevin and Cindy Elder)
- Nicaragua (Tipitapa) – Casa de Mi Gloria (Missionary: Nathan and Christine Alfaro)
- Albania – The Tirana Church Plant (Missionary: Kurt Plagenhoef)
- France – Church Planting Initiative (Missionary: Manuel and Tina Prabhudas)
- Chile (Rancagua) – Missionary: Jim and Esther Mazurek
Each of these churches will serve as a center for worship, community outreach, and spiritual growth, creating a lasting impact for generations. By attending Taste of Hope | LIVE, you will have the opportunity to directly advance the Kingdom of God and ensure more lost communities have access to a thriving local church.
Join us on April 8, 2025, for an evening of Kingdom Impact!
Locations
All times are local time.
ALabama
Dothan – 6:30 PM – Sold Out
City Host – Scott Marcum
The Cellar – 1481 Westgate Pkwy #1 . Dothan
mobile – 6:30 PM
City Host – Jerry Jenkins
Briquettes Steakhouse – 901 Montlimar Dr . Mobile
Arizona
Sun City West – 6:30 PM
City Host – Peter and Brenda DeLeon
Church on the Green – 19051 N R H Johnson Blvd . Sun City West
Florida
lakeland – 6:30 PM
City Host – Keith Conley
Texas Cattle Company – 735 East Main St . Lakeland
Sarasota – 6:30 PM
City Host – Dr. David Martin
Fleming’s Steakhouse – 2001 Siesta Dr . Sarasota
The Villages – 6:30 PM – Sold Out
City Host – Pastor David Houck
The Legacy Restaurant at Nancy Lopez Country Club – 17135 Buena Vista Blvd . The Villages
Winter Park – 6:30 PM
City Host – Nate Sims and John Sims
Fleming’s Steakhouse – 933 Orlando Ave . Winter Park
Honduras
San Pedro Sula – 6:30 PM
City Host – Zach Rix
TBD . San Pedro Sula
Indiana
Fort Wayne – 6:30 PM – Sold Out
City Host – Tori Bell
Ruth’s Chris – 224 West Wayne St . Fort Wayne
Indianapolis – 6:30 PM
City Host – Pastor Brian Barrera
Fogo De Chao Brazilian Steakhouse – 117 E Washington St . Indianapolis
Iowa
West Des Moines – 6:30 PM
City Host – Pastor Jeff Hill and Kevin Elder
Jordan Creek Crossing – Event Center at the Hilton Garden Inn – 205 S. 64th St . West Des Moines
Kentucky
Louisville – 6:30 PM
City Host – Pastor Chris Logan
Capital Grille – 7600 Shelbyville Rd . Louisville
Minnesota
Minneapolis – 6:30 PM
City Host – John Royalty and Pastor Steve Royalty
Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse – 920 2nd Avenue South . Minneapolis
Missouri
Springfield – 6:30 PM – Sold Out
City Host – Carley Touchstone
White River Conference Center (In the Sportman’s Lodge banquet room) – 600 W. Sunshine St . Springfield
New Jersey
Jersey City – 6:30 PM
City Host – Pastor John Paul Mansour
Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse- 499 Washington Blvd . Jersey City
Parsippany – 6:30 PM – Sold Out
City Host – Pastor Jason James
Captial Grille – 10 Dryden Way . Parsippany
raritan – 6:30 PM
City Host – Rob Puleo
Char Steakhouse – 777 US-202 . Raritan
Red Bank – 6:30 PM
City Host – Brian Fisher
Char Steakhouse – 33 Broad St . Red Bank
New York
Long Island / Lake Grove – 6:30 PM
City Host – Pastor Keith Indovino and Pastor Todd Bishop
Ruth’s Chris – 313 Smith Haven Mall . Lake Grove
Rochester – 6:30 PM
City Host – Martin Porcelli and Patrick and Tina Medeiros
Tournedos Steakhouse at the Inn on Broadway – 26 Broadway . Rochester
Williamsville – 6:30 PM
City Host – Paul Coran
Russell’s Steaks, Chops, & More – 6675 Transit Rd . Williamsville
North carolina
Asheville – 6:30 PM
City Host – Paul Benjamin and Pastor Dave Jackson
Luminosa – 20 Battery Park Ave Floor 1 . Asheville
Ohio
Cincinnati – 6:30 PM
City Host – Pastor Jason Vickery
Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse – 100 E Freedom Way #160 . Cincinnati
Cleveland/Westlake – 6:30 PM
City Host – Pastor Donovon Reed
Luca West – 24600 Detroit Rd . Westlake
Columbus – 6:30 PM
City Host – Pastor TJ Wolfe
Eddie Merlot’s – 1570 Polaris Parkway . Columbus
Pennsylvania
Altoona – 6:30 PM
City Host – Jeff Hamilton
Villa Capri – 101 E. 2nd Ave . Altoona
Harrisburg – 6:30 PM
City Host – Pastor Del Smith
Greystone Public House – 2120 Colonial Rd . Harrisburg
radnor – 6:30 PM
City Host – Pastor Dan Desroisiers
Fleming’s Steakhouse – 555 East Lancaster Ave. Suite 10 . Radnor
Rhode Island
Providence – 6:30 PM
City Host – Anthony Pierre-Louis
Fleming’s Steakhouse – One West Exchange St . Providence
Tennessee
Memphis – 6:30 PM
City Host – Pastor Eddie Thompson
Fleming’s Steakhouse – 6245 Poplar Ave . Memphis
Texas
Dallas – 6:30 PM
City Host – Pastor Chris Binion
Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse- 17840 Dallas Pkwy . Dallas
Houston – 6:30 PM
City Host – Manny Martinez
Fleming’s Steakhouse – 788 W. Sam Houston N. Pwy Suite 120 . Houston
Southlake – 6:30 PM
City Host – Pastor Ricky Franklin and Pastor Ariel Olivencia
Capital Grille – 1201 E State Hwy 114 Ste. 100 . Southlake
Temple – 6:30 PM
City Host – Elwyn Johnston
Cheeves Brothers Steakhouse – 14 E Avenue A . Temple
Virginia
Fairfax – 6:30 PM
City Host – Peter Joudry
Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse – 4100 Monument Corner Dr . Fairfax
Wisconsin
MIlwaukee / Brookfield – 6:30 PM – Sold Out
City Host – Tony Poli
Fleming’s Steakhouse – 15665 W. Blumound Rd . Brookfield
Thank you for joining us at this unique event with friends from across the United States. We are excited to partner with missionaries across the globe and have the opportunity to share with you about church planting projects worldwide.
If you have any questions, please contact jonathan@buildersintl.org
Let’s Build Hope,
Ryan and Laci Moore
Sponsorship Opportunities
Our dinner event attendees not only purchase tickets to attend, but they also generously contribute to our cause.
Your sponsorship will be leveraged as it encourages those considering a gift to give even more, knowing that the event cost is underwritten and an increased amount of their giving goes directly to the project need.
To sponsor a venue or the event, please contact:
Jonathan Hukill – jonathan@buildersintl.org