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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)

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

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 – Sold Out

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

City Host – Carley Toughstone
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

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 – 2400 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

San Antonio – 6:30 PM 

City Host – Pastor Wayne Clark
Fleming’s Steakhouse – 255 East Basse Rd. Suite 200 . San Antonio

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 

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