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.
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