Davidson family Mission Send-Off Celebration


You’re invited to celebrate the Davidson family as they prepare to be full-time missionaries in South Africa. You’ll also get to sample traditional South African foods and have an opportunity to support them.


Austin and Corley, members of The Bridge Church, answered yes to a call to serve full-time in South Africa. There, Austin will work with Sinani, a mission partner of The Bridge Church. They will be moving in early 2026.

Through our mission budget, the Bridge Church is providing monthly support to the Davidson family for the next three years as a mission partner.

The Mission Send-Off Celebration on Thursday, November 13, after service at The Bridge Church, will assist them with startup needs as they prepare to move.

Learn more below about how you can participate.

GIVE to the Send-off

What does it cost to live as a missionary in South Africa?

Look to see the Davidson Family’s average monthly costs below, including the most essential items. Your contribution to their set up costs will go towards the following items. Any amount provided is very helpful for them as they get started. Even if you cannot attend the event, you can still donate.

transportation - $500 / MONTH

SCHOOL TUITION - $975 / MONTH

HOUSE RENT - $1000 / month

utilities - $30 / month

Annual TRIP BACK TO THE U.S. - $1,500 EACH

GROCERIES - $800 / MONTH

PHONE BILL - $90 / MONTH

CAR INSURANCE - $250 / MONTH

HEALTH INSURANCE - $300 / MONTH

SCHOOL UNIFORMS - $300

BIKES - $150


HOME FURNISHINGS

  • MICROWAVE - $75

  • DRESSERS - $500

  • CUTLERY, DISHES, COOKWARE - $100

  • Two QUEEN Sets (MATTRESS, BED FRAME AND BASE) - $500

  • TV - $400

  • COUCH - $1000

  • DRYER - $415

  • BEDDING FOR Two BEDS AND PILLOWS - $200

  • CHAIRS - $500

  • Printer - $125

INVESTMENT

  • EMERGENCY FUND - $150 / MONTH

  • HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT - $200 / MONTH

  • LEADERSHIP TRAINING AND TRAINING FUNDS - $750

IMMIGRATION/VISA FEES - $470 EVERY 3 YEARS

Give to the Send-Off