Under The Bridge Ministry was formed in 2012 as a church outreach program, sending a group out to share the gospel
and the love of Christ with the area's homeless. Through this ministry, we found that the need was far greater than we anticipated.
What began as an occasional church-based outreach program soon became a bus ministry, allowing us to serve not only the
spiritual needs of the less fortunate, but also provide them transportation back to the church, where they were able to hear
God's Word, get a meal and take a few items of much needed clothing.
In 2014 the program became autonomous; no longer operating as a church program, but as an independent church.
Through prayer and faith we were blessed with the use of a house in Southeast Roanoke while
it was being listed for sale by the owner. This provided a home for our ministry and storage for the food and clothing
that we provide to those in need. Having our own location also allowed us to provide spiritual guidance through bible study
and sermons. What began as an occasional outreach was now a true church with three worship services every week!
Soon, we were presented with a problem that we hoped would never come... the house sold.
With 30 days to vacate our first true home, we again turned to God and praised Him for His providence and love, and asked
Him to guide us to a new home. With little funds and no prospect of a new location, we gave it the Lord - faithful that
He would again provide for us in our time of need.
Again, we were blessed. The Lord provided us a new home in a commercial
location in Vinton, where the ministry currently resides. Though the overall space is smaller, we have a larger area for
our growing congregation, as well as a much larger parking area. We continue to provide the Love of Jesus Christ through
preaching the gospel, providing food, and sharing His love with others.