Bridgebuilders is the story of Jake Schierling, missionary to Sierra Leone, and his journey from high school prep, football star, through a failed college experience, to a spiritual awakening, the Fort Wayne Bible College experience and experiences on the mission field in Sierra Leone. Featured in the movie are clips showing President Witmer, faculty-Ira Gerig, Richard Gerig, Betty Stanley, Dr. Cook, Oliver Steiner and others. Several clips of students in SMF, a cappella Choir, Radio Ensemble and informal activities are also featured.

The first segment begins with scenes of Jake's ministry in Sierra Leone then his early life.