I’m thrilled to endorse the ministry of Rudi and Sharon Swanepoel. I first met them, when Rudi accompanied me and seven pastors to the Republic of Georgia to preach a leaders conference and to preview the building of the Bible School.

This was the time when we were beaten up by a renegade defrocked Orthodox priest.  Rudi was severely attacked.  However, the brutal confrontation only deepened his love for missions, and he and Sharon have become founding partners of PRIORITY ONE.

The pastors and leaders in the Republic of Georgia loved his ministry – and so did those of us from America.  His style, presentation, insight to the Word, and passion are more than refreshing, they are compelling.

Rudi and Sharon of South Africa, were uniquely brought together with the ministry of Bill Roberts of Woodridge, Virginia upon their arrival in the USA in 1989.  Bill mentored them, taught them, and thrust them out, first as pastors in Ohio and now to the world.

Rudi accepted the pastorate of First Assembly in Elyria, Ohio, and witnessed enormous growth in the years that followed.  However, he felt strongly compelled to share his unique gifts with a larger audience.  So, he has resigned and is offering his ministry to the world.

This couple, made their home in Atlanta, Georgia, and will be a huge blessing to you and your people.  I promise you – they are special.

Please consider them for a Sunday, a Sunday and Monday, or whatever format you desire – you will not be disappointed.

I’m proud to present them to you!

Your friend and brother,

Sam Johnson