Missions

The Bridge is an externally focused church that seeks to raise up individuals and families who are centered on Jesus and live out the Gospel locally and globally.

In our local context, we partner with other like-minded organizations and churches to reach and serve the city of Bakersfield. Globally, we partner with missionaries and organizations in strategic places to build relationships and share the Gospel. We commit to praying over those areas, supporting our missionaries, and raising up new missional individuals and families. Through the guidance and power of the Holy Spirit, we want to participate in God’s story through evangelism (Matt. 28:18-20) and service (Matt. 25:31-46). We would love to have you join us!

Mission Partners

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Benthin Family

California

The Benthin family run a college ministry reaching students in the greater Bakersfield area and connecting them to local churches.

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The Changed Life Center

Thailand

The Changed Life Center is a training ground for future church leaders among the Khmu people. It also is an educational center where students can live while continuing their education.

Children To Love

Children To Love

Children to Love works in Romania, India, Uganda, Kenya, Ukraine and Thailand to provide hope for suffering children in the name of Jesus.

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Lindsay Guyton

Uganda

Lindsay invests in the lives of children and young girls through discipleship, education, and meaningful relationships.

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Mia LaClare

Senegal

Mia LaClare provides speech and language therapy to the missionary and local community.

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Owen Family

Thailand

The Owen Family trains the next generation of church leaders and helps refugee and at-risk women with vocational training. They run the Naomi House, a discipleship center dedicated to these women.

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Pearsey Family

California

The Pearsey family helps young people explore adventure, community, and faith with Younglife Ministries.

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Ramos Family

Thailand

The Ramos Family works with local leaders to plant churches in the Phan Thong area of Thailand.

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Russ Family

Zambia

The Russ family is working to teach sustainable farming and spread the Gospel in tribes in Zambia.

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Sanchez Family

Thailand

The Sanchez family works to plant churches, develop leaders, and run an orphanage for kids who are HIV positive.

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Thomas Family

California

The Thomas family works to evangelize and disciple college students in Sacramento.

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Under His Umbrella

Rwanda

Under His Umbrella is a Jesus-centered ministry providing life-changing education and support, along with a child sponsorship program.

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Van Nes Family

Mexico

The Van Nes family helps with vocational training and outreach projects in Ensenada through their organization, Walk the Narrow Road (WTNR).

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Wester Family

Mexico

The Wester family provides leadership to YUGO, an organization that works with local church leaders to build houses for the least of these in the Ensenada area.

Restricted Locations

Local Partnerships

Plaza Iglesia

Plaza Iglesia is a local church with English and Spanish services in Bakersfield.

Bakersfield Angels

The Bakersfield Angels wrap community around those experiencing foster care.

Teen Challenge

Teen Challenge focuses on drug education, prevention, and recovery.

The Mission

The Mission provides meals, shelters, and other physical needs, alongside working on deeper spiritual needs.

Youth for Christ

Youth For Christ reaches young people through campus ministry and through many transitional programs.

Intervarsity

InterVarsity brings the gospel to college students and young adults in the valley and connects them to a church.

River and Way

River and Way is a local church plant that is practicing the way of Jesus in Bakersfield

Church Without Walls

Church Without Walls reaches the physical and spiritual needs of Oildale.

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Mission Support

We love to partner with others as they embark on short-term trips or long-term opportunities to witness about Jesus. The leaders of our missions team review each application and contact the applicants. If there is a fit in vision, our missions team then meets together and prays through how we can support. As a church, we seek to go deep, rather than wide, in supporting the ministry of others. We encourage you to apply here!

Short-Term Missions Support Application Long-Term Missions Support Application