New Direction Church
Meet Our Pastors
Hope says things are going to change.
Bishop, Dr. Adolph Ludd, Sr.
There are those who step into their calling with a force, vigor and determination unmatched by others. Bishop, Dr. Adolph Ludd, Sr. is one such anointed man of God. Called by God at a very young age. Bishop Ludd is internationally known as spiritual leader with a powerful life changing message.
Gifted as an apostle, psalmist, and minstrel, Dr. Ludd is dedicated to empowering
individuals by equipping them with the tools necessary to fulfill their divine purpose. His commitment to ministry is evident in his active involvement in community work and global outreach initiatives.
Dr. Ludd has established several impactful programs:
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Dream Again Foundation: As CEO, Dr. Ludd leads this foundation, which provides educational resources and medication for AIDS awareness, supports children orphaned by AIDS with accommodations, and runs free lunch programs in South Africa.
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Operation Save the Youth: This initiative includes the School Away From School program, the Parent Helper program, and the We Love Our Kids Prayer Rally.
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Missions: Dr. Ludd is engaged with the Global Impact Ministry Network, the Kingdom Summit, offers spiritual counsel to the African Parliament, and serves on the advisory board of Elbon Solutions School of Ministry.
With over 30 years of ministry experience, Dr. Ludd holds a theological degree cum laude from A.L. Hardy Academy of Theology in Seattle, Washington. He has completed coursework at Southern Bible Institute in Dallas, Texas, and Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and has earned a Doctorate of Divinity from Elbon Solution School of Ministry in Apple Valley, California.
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Dr. Bessie Ludd is renowned internationally as a prophetess to nations.
As a gifted motivational speaker, she is anointed to guide believers towards their God-given destinies. Her background includes executive roles in corporations, where she utilized her skills to help pastors enhance their churches' economic power.
One of Dr. Ludd’s transformative contributions is her prosperity seminars, which have had a significant impact. Her expertise played a key role in raising $37 million for the Boeing Corporation in Seattle, Washington. As the CEO of Spoken Images Productions, LLC, she has excelled in the arts, producing over 200 successful shows. Her talents have been sought by notable organizations including The Children’s Hospital in Seattle, Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital in Tacoma, the Children’s Miracle Network in Atlanta, Trinity Broadcasting Network, Smile of a Child Network, and various community-based organizations across Southern California and Atlanta, Georgia. In addition to her prolific stage work, Dr. Bessie ventured into the film industry upon relocating to Atlanta with her husband. Adapting her stage play "Good Ole Days" into a feature film gained over 500 million views on YouTube, sparking a newfound passion for filmmaking. Now being bitten by the ‘film bug’, she shot subsequent projects like “Good Ole Christmas” which was a promotion for the sequel to her freshman film titled "Same Ole Thang".
This solidified her presence in the film industry, coinciding with Georgia's burgeoning film scene. Alongside her activities in theatre and film, Dr. Bessie also developed multiple recording artists and groups within the gospel and secular arenas.
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She holds a degree in Business and a Doctorate of Divinity. Together with her husband, Dr. A. Ludd, she oversees several churches in the United States and South Africa.

Dr. Bessie Ludd