The Bridge Fellowship team invites you to participate in one or more book discussion groups. Each one of these provides an opportunity to learn and grow together. Leaders will send […]
Category: Bridge Blog
Bridging Youth on Mission
What would it look like if your church had the opportunity to send teens on a mission trip and your church did not have to do any of the pre-trip […]
Bridge Conference: Selah … a time to pause and reflect
Selah … a time to pause and reflect! Our 2024 Annual Conference is returning to the beautiful Maranatha Bible and Missionary Conference Center in Norton Shores. It will again provide a […]
Halfway Through A Residency Program
My name is Joel Opificius and I have the privilege to serve as a Pastoral Resident at West Cannon Baptist Church. I am currently a Master of Divinity student in […]
Abuse Prevention Seminar
Guest article by Dave Rodgers. HELP! No, I am not writing this to plead for your help. This article is my desire to offer help that churches and ministries discipling […]
Renew Conference Recap
From October 16-18, 2023, over 180 pastors, elders, church members, and children gathered in Muskegon for three days of refreshment and renewal. This annual conference of the Bridge Fellowship of […]
Remote Access to Renew Conference
While we’d love to have you join us in-person for this year’s Renew Conference from Bridge Fellowship, we also understand that might not be possible for everyone. For this reason, […]
Renew Conference Schedule
View, print and download the updated schedule for this year’s Bridge Fellowship Renew Conference at Maranatha Bible & Conference Center. (More information) Please click here for details about joining this […]
100 years of God’s faithfulness
Guest blog by Caleb Jackson. On June 16th, 1923, in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, in the small town of Dollar Bay, a group of 11 Swedish speaking, Finnish immigrants […]
Why Are Many Churches Having a Hard Time Finding Their Next Pastor?
Guest blog by Ross Shannon. Local churches have never found it easy to identify, interview, and call a new pastor. God must clearly direct, every time. But it is getting […]
RENEW :: 2023 Annual Conference – Registration Closed
Bridge Fellowship will host its annual RENEW Conference from October 16-18 at the Maranatha Bible & Missionary Conference Center in Norton Shores, MI. We believe this year’s conference is a […]
Forgiveness: The Right Perspective
Churches are filled with sinners saved by grace. So, in order for a church to remain healthy, the people must know how (and be willing) to ask for and grant […]
Pastors on Point
Pastoring can be a grind … so reserve Tuesday, June 6, 2023, for some encouragement! Pastor Kelly Fath, from West Cannon Baptist Church, will be our speaker. Kelly has served as […]
Pastoral Fellowship
My name is Kevin Moses, and I am privileged to serve as the Director of Pastoral Fellowship for our state association. God has been so kind to use pastoral friendships […]
Don’t Be A Lone Ranger
The show first aired in Detroit in 1933. In the years that followed, the Lone Ranger became a cultural icon through radio, television, and movies. But what is good for […]