Our Mission
Empower leaders to adopt a new pattern of leadership and create new models of church that spread across America.
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Who We Are
Bridges is a Christian non-profit that empowers people to use internationally proven cross-cultural missionary skills to:
- Help us get along with each other and with God
- Improve the lives of people in our local communities.
- Make disciples of Jesus who create Christ-following communities
Mission, Vision & Goals
Our foundation is guided by clear principles that drive our work and impact.
Empower an increasing number of leaders who:
Our Vision
To transforms America through an ever‑increasing number of local Christ‑following communities working for the common good.
Our Goals
- Befriend and serve people outside the existing church culture
- Discover innovative ways to make disciples
- Create new communities that work for the common good.
Bridges Organization
Bridges and their Leaders have big visions. Their ministry is not impeded by a lack of structure. They are willing to blaze new trails and follow Jesus in creative ways.
BridgesUS Board of Directors
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John Wheeler Waddell
Chair Person
Retired Missionary of PCUSA and Partner Care Coordinator for The Antioch Partners.
Richard McFalls
Board Member
Insurance Professional (Life, Disability, Long Term Care, Group Medical and Benefits) Guardian Life Insurance.
Felipe Martinez
Board Member
Doctorate in Education and Organizational Leadership
Kalekristos Hailu Diglu
Board Member
MBA in Telecommunications and Information, BA in Management. Experience in strategy, finance, operations and marketing management.
Toon Prasertsit, RN, MBA, PMP
Board Member
Entrepreneur and business consultant in the Healthcare industry. Has expertise in strategy, execution, operational efficiency, and digital marketing.
Damtew Kifelew
Board Member
Damtew serves in the executive leadership team of a Christian organization through which he focuses on training and encouraging leaders for both geographical areas and specific projects. Damtew is married and has 8children.
James
Founder and Executive Director of Bridges
He holds a Master of Divinity and a Doctorate of Ministry from Fuller Theological Seminary