In 1995 while serving as a minister at his local church, Pastor Elliott noticed that there was something missing. He was prayerful and the Lord began to deal with him. The Lord showed him that Men who love God and loved their family were the missing element. At that time God gave Pastor a burning desire to see Men take their rightful place in the home and the church. The vision began with a 100 African American Men Outreach Service, with the Theme Bridging the Gap Between Man and God one Soul at a time. This Service was based on the scripture Ezekiel 22:30 –Which states - And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it: but I found none. 

The service brought men of all backgrounds, races, and religions together for the purpose of worshiping God. It was a catalyst for change in the lives of many; broken relationships were mended, marriages and family were reunited, men were saved and restored to right fellowship with God. This service became a true ministry of reconciliation. 

So it was only fitting that in Dec. 2000 when God called Pastor Elliott into a ministry of his own that Bridging the Gap would be it’s name; After all God had indeed anointed and blessed the outreach services. So even today Pastor Elliott and the Men of Bridging the Gap continue to reach out to men of all backgrounds, races and religions to help bring them to God one soul at a time.

Evangelist Cassandra Elliott is a highly respected and committed woman of God. She has not been able to escape the strong call of God on her life. Even as a young adult, she was compelled to declare the saving message of Christ and dedicated herself to service.  Throughout the years Evangelist Elliott has served on many boards and ministry organizations. As God saw fit, she was elevated from service to service and leadership. Elliott accepted the calling on her life from God and his will for her to preach the word in August of 1999; as she received her Missionary and Evangelist license from the late Bishop L.T. Walker of Little Rock, Arkansas . Armed with enthusiasm and determination to fulfill her God ordained destiny, Evangelist Elliott became First lady and co-founder of Bridging The Gap Ministries Church, Inc. in Blytheville, Arkansas ; along with laborer in the gospel and husband of 22 years, Pastor Jerome Elliott. She is the proud mother of 3 beautiful children and one grandson. People of all ages, denominations, ethnic backgrounds, and walks of life have been touched by her message of faith and God’s love through her ministry, her service, and her daily journey. The anointing of God is evident in her teaching, praying, preaching, and career as a Registered Nurse. She carries with her the gift of hope, inspiration and God’s love. Evangelist Elliott humbly serves God and her community through the ministries she has established at Bridging The Gap Ministries, which includes the  BTGM youth tobacco prevention coalition in 2001, an abstinence education program to present in schools, an event that equips children to return to school with adequate supplies, and a powerful evangelistic team. There are numerous other ministries at BTGM that addresses the needs of the community. First lady Elliott is a faithful servant and dynamic teacher. Known for her dynamic preaching and practical teaching styles, her vibrant sermons are sometimes intense, often humorous, but always relevant. She communicates the message of Christ with sincerity and simplicity.

Walter is a new member to Bridging the Gap Ministries.  He is excited about Christ and and willing worker. Walter recently moved to Blytheville from New York and in currently employed with Pepsi Mid-America as a sales Mananger.   He graduated from Western State College of Colorado May 2007 with a B.A in Communications with a concentration in Mass Media and Journalism.  He will be serving as administrive assistant to Pastor Elliott, as well as working as our Public Relations Director.  Please feel free to contact him if you need to schedule meeting or engagements with our pastor or church.