We Help Churches
Build Real Relationships
That Cross Divides
Bridges is a highly experiential 18-month journey that equips congregations to grow in cultural competency, deepen spiritual practices, and lead with curiosity and compassion in a changing world.
Since its launch, Bridges has guided more than 150 leaders across 30 churches through a process of transformation. And now, thanks to a $750,000 Scaling Grant from the Lilly Foundation, the program is expanding throughout the Eastern Pennsylvania and Greater New Jersey Conferences as part of the Journey of Hope and Wholeness Pathways initiative.
How We Do It:
The Bridges journey is built around four transformative movements:
Radical Hospitality – learning to welcome others without fear
Storytelling – discovering the sacred power in our lived experiences
Community Engagement – moving beyond the walls of the church with empathy
Innovation – reimagining how we do ministry in today’s world
Bridges is for churches ready to move forward with purpose. Each cohort invites up to 30 congregations across Eastern PA & Greater NJ. Each church sends a team: the pastor + 3–6 lay members committed to learning, leading, and living out the program in their context for 18 months.
Whether you’re in a city, suburb, or small town, if your heart longs for more connection, more understanding, and more Spirit-filled imagination—this path is for you.