MINISTRY FOCUS

Brad and Debbie have transitioned to a new role in Cadence. For the next several years, they will develop and implement strategies to tell others about the mission of Cadence and invite them to participate in the ministry. They are very excited about this assignment as it utilizes their giftings and experiences over the last 50 years. Brad and Debbie were highly impacted by the ministry of Cadence when Brad was in the U.S. Navy in 1972. Through this ministry, God saved and redeemed their lives, and they love telling others what He is doing through Cadence International.

FAITH

Debbie was raised in a Christian home and came to Christ at an early age. Brad came to faith in high school. Brad and Debbie were married soon after Brad joined the U.S. Navy in 1975. After serving in the Navy (1975–1977) and graduating from Multnomah Bible College (1982), the Ellgens joined Cadence International. Between 1983 and 1991, they served as directors of hospitality houses in Schweinfurt, Germany, and Mannheim, Germany. Brad was the European Field Director from 1991 to 1993, and then they moved to Denver, Colorado, where Brad served as Director of Personnel for Cadence. Brad and Debbie also worked with a Gen X congregation in Littleton during those same years. While in Denver, Brad received a master’s degree in biblical counseling from Colorado Christian University (formerly Colorado Christian College).

FAMILY

Brad and Debbie have two grown sons. David lives in Phoenix, Arizona. Richard is married to Kelly, and they live in Oceanside, California.