“I challenged them all to not only befriend someone outside of the church but to also join his or her network of friends,” said Bridge Leader Jersson Garcia. I was so impressed. This changed everything. I started planning our Saturday seminar to focus on Jersson’s team. Jersson had challenged every member of his team to  Read more

“We join their community, not make them join ours.” –from the Bridges manifesto. Jonathan Barker is a Bridge Leader who not only gets it but lives it out. Jonathan works at a local fitness club. That’s where he meets people who don’t go to church anywhere. “Because we have such a big network of other  Read more

Planting, Digging, Watering

NEW MINISTRY HOPES TO CULTIVATE CHRIST-CENTERED COMMUNITIES

Special to Presbyterian News Service – Erin Dunigan

LA CAÑADA, CALIF. – “We don’t plant churches. We don’t plant worship services. We plant ourselves.” So says the Rev. Jim Milley, associate pastor for outreach and equipping at La Cañada Presbyterian Church and founder of Bridges, an organization that seeks to do just that. 

On Sunday, March 11, 2012,  join Jim Milley and Gary Demarest at Ted and Betsy Merchant’s home in La Canada.

Ted and Betsy Merchant
5164 Earl Dr.
La Canada, CA  91011 (check a map for details!)

Call Danielle Yasuda with questions – 626-826-8407 or email her at Danielle@bridgesus.org.

We have Bridge Leaders set to speak at LCPC on May 20 and 27. They will be talking about their calling as followers of Jesus to plant themselves in a local LA neighborhood leading toward a new Christ-following community. May 20 & 27 9:30am-10:30am La Canada Presbyterian Church‎ 626 Foothill Boulevard La Cañada Flintridge, CA  Read more

On Sunday, June 3, from 3-5PM we will be having a reception at Tom and Nancy King’s house to present Bridges and answer questions. This reception will include friends from LCPC as well as other networks and churches. Tom and Nancy King 4618 Encinas Dr. La Canada, CA 91011 Map

June 25, 2012 | 6:30-8:30pm at the YMCA-La Cañada. Consultations are for bi-vocational Bridge Leaders committed to being bridges for Christ among those outside of organized churches. We are exploring how we each “tend the growth” of those curious about spiritual reality and Jesus. The question is not, “How do we form a worship service?”   Read more

Bridge Leaders – bring your team and friends! Please join us for a special 1/2 day training event for Bridge Leaders, their teams and friends.

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Everyone has a story, a challenge, a prayer request. We want to hear yours. Together, we become the planters God is calling us to be. Are you bi-vocational and interested in helping? Or, do you want to join us at one of our upcoming meetings or monthly dinners! For info, contact Jim Milley.

Ever Wondered How to Live Like a Missionary in America? You don’t have to be a planter to live like a missionary in America. You can learn the best practices from two thousand years of cross cultural living experience and apply them right where you live. It’s not that complicated. It does take intentionality—it usually  Read more

Invite a Bridges speaker to your community, event, or school. You may be part of a Christ-centered community that is looking for more structure and support. Or perhaps you’re a church member wanting to host an informal get-together to discuss how to sponsor a Christ-Centered community. If you have a group that wants to know  Read more