Ambiguous terminology has long played a subtle yet powerful role in shaping theological paradigms. Terms like “leadership” and “complementarian” don’t appear directly in Scripture, but they’ve been adopted to bridge […]
Category: Bridge Blog
Bridge Fellowship Book Discussions
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 […]
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 […]