Mission, Vision, and Values
People Matter. Truth Matters. The Gospel is our only hope.
Staff Culture
The staff culture at Bridges is relational and steady. You’ll find that a lot of the people who work at Bridges have been at Bridges for a long time. You get the sense that they are connected and grown there, which is so beautiful and encouraging. At the same time, it sits in this part of the country that is fast-moving, high-tech, and ever changing. There’s a steadfastness and security to that, I think. People must feel that in a big way when they step into this space. Things slow down. People remember your name and care.
Key Responsibilities
Teaching Ministry:
- Preach Gospel-centered sermons approximately 25% of Sundays, with support and coaching from the Lead Pastor
- Collaborate in planning sermon series and shaping the teaching calendar
- Contribute to the development of small group curriculum, especially for the yearly church-wide focus
- Participate in creating supplemental sermon resources, including video content and discussion guides
Young Adult Ministry
- Lead and grow a vibrant young adult ministry focused on community, spiritual formation, and service
- Disciple and develop leaders within the young adult group
- Organize regular gatherings, service projects, and retreats
- Create and teach content as needed, ensuring theological depth and cultural relevance
- Actively connect with young adults and foster a welcoming, inclusive culture
Compassion Ministry
- Serve as the point leader for compassion and outreach initiatives
- Build and maintain relationships with key nonprofit and ministry partners
- Recruit and lead volunteers, coordinating events and service opportunities
- Oversee benevolence funds and compassion-related communication to the congregation
- Provide leadership development for volunteers engaged in compassion ministry
General Pastoral Responsibilities
- Participate in strategic decision-making as part of the church’s executive team
- Offer pastoral care, counseling, and support as needed
- Assist in all-church events and initiatives, including assimilation and spiritual formation efforts
- Attend weekly staff and monthly elder meetings
- Manage a ministry-specific budget with transparency and stewardship
Key Qualifications
- A mature follower of Jesus with a settled identity in Christ and a servant-hearted posture
- A relational leader who is naturally empathetic and deeply invested in people
- A gifted communicator and engaging preacher with at least two years of regular teaching in a congregational setting
- Fully aligned with the authority of Scripture and meeting the biblical qualifications outlined in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1
- Experienced in young adult ministry and passionate about engaging the next generation
- Proactive and organized, with the ability to build systems and mobilize volunteers
- Emotionally intelligent, teachable, and skilled in resolving conflict with grace
- Holds a Master’s degree from an accredited evangelical seminary or divinity school