Perpetual Traumatic Stress Disorder
Many of us will be gathering with family and friends this week. And some of us are anxious about it, perhaps more than we like to admit. And some of… Perpetual Traumatic Stress Disorder
The Stress of War in Ukraine
The news about Russia and Ukraine has been stressing out many of us this week. Just the threat of war divides people, creates anger, and enflames old resentments. Bridge Leader Donna Landon has… The Stress of War in Ukraine
Ukraine After the Invasion
A month ago – which seems like an eternity given the daily headlines – I sent out a Constant Contact telling the story of how Bridge Leader Donna Landon ended… Ukraine After the Invasion
It is not faith that divides us
Article was featured in the Los Angeles Times March 29, 2025 3 AM PT As a missionary for five years in Ethiopia, then minister at a large church in Southern California… It is not faith that divides us
Jim Milley on A Passion for Christ
Recently Jim Milley was interviewed on A Passion for Christ on KKLA 99.5 in Los Angeles. You can listen to the interview above.
Bridging Economic Divides Among Groups In Our Country
Think about the pain caused by the divisions among groups in our country. We’re divided in so many ways including economically, generationally, religiously and professionally. We end up not only hurting each other, but also missing out on the blessings we have to offer each other through relationship across these divides.
But there’s hope! The very things that separate us from each other can be viewed as invitations to unite us on a deeper, more human level. In Galatians 3:28 Jesus says, “There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.”
Bridge Leaders are experts in becoming bridges of understanding and relationship among those inside and outside church culture.
Maximum Impact, Minimum Cost: Bridges Disciple-Making Model
We sat down for a Q & A with Tom*, a Bridge Leader, Associate Pastor of PCUSA church, former church-planter, and Husband and Father, of three. Q: What are the… Maximum Impact, Minimum Cost: Bridges Disciple-Making Model
Bridging Among Single Parents With After School Programming
Hands4Hope LA after school program in North Hollywood grew out of founder Lydia Floyd’s family history. Despite having epilepsy, Lydia’s mother raised four children as a single mom and fostered many… Bridging Among Single Parents With After School Programming