Rudolph (Rudy) Burdett Jr. Teacher, author, ordained ministering evangelist, influential leader, and inspirational figure. A compassionate and bridge building man. He is a devoted, dedicated, committed member of the church of Christ. He relates to people from everyday walk in life by teaching and preaching faith which is the gospel of Jesus Christ.
The Lord allowed him to plant the work in North Carolina in 2002 and served as the congregation’s first senior minister until 2007. He resigned in 2007 from preaching and teaching because of a stroke that he had in 2006.
Rudy’s personal message, which is the theme for the congregation, is “Developing the Whole Man According to God’s Plan.” Man is body, soul, and spirit. He knows before an individual can develop and transform their life, the spiritual and physical body has to be fed.
Jesus said, “You have the poor with you always.” This statement generated actions that passionately devoted him to helping those in need of food. He also, likes informing others of medical concerns and sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ which generates faith.
He is the Director of the Food, Education, and Distribution Center (FEDC) that was established in 2004. Rudy feels that God has called him to help people, especially, in the local community.
He has been married to Tavondia Williams Burdett for nineteen years. They continue to reside in North Carolina. They have no biological children but have impacted the lives of many young people who have attended the congregation.