Leadership
Our leadership structure engages strong leaders in three distinct areas of ministry ownership. From Staff to Operators to Overseers, we activate our leaders to take their areas of ministry to the next level, with guidance and accountability along the way.
Staff
Our Church Staff takes ground-level ownership of their area of ministry, putting in the day-to-day work to keep every program and event at The Bridge functioning at its best!
Operators
Every ministry at The Bridge has an Operator, a volunteer ministry leader who provides guidance, support, and prayerful leadership over that specific area of ministry. (Our word for "Deacon.")
Overseers
Our Overseers are powerful, spirit-filled leaders who serve as spiritual council over the church. They provide leadership and accountability to ministry and pastoral staff. (Our word for "Elder.")
Bridge Staff
Our Bridge staff is a group of energetic, passionate people who are crazy about ministry at this church. Feel free to connect with them to learn more.
Nic Sims
Worship + Tech Director
Nic@thebridgeportage.org
Jeff Fernandez
Student Ministries Director
JFernandez@thebridgeportage.org
Melody Woods
Director of Community Impact
Melody@thebridgeportage.org
Tabatha Weaver
Director of Bridge Kids Younger
Infant – Preschool
Tabatha@thebridgeportage.org
Emily Van Dis
Events Coordinator & Married People Ministry Leader
EVandis@thebridgeportage.org
Sara Campbell
Student Ministries Assistant
Sara@thebridgeportage.org
Carl Austin
Director of Facilities/Custodial
Carl@thebridgeportage.org
Pam Cowgill
Custodial Assistant
Pam@thebridgeportage.org
Bridge Overseers
Our Overseers are committed to serving The Bridge and our congregation as spiritual leaders, counsel to our staff, and powerful prayer warriors.
Back Row (L to R): Billy Powers, Jason Caster, Andy VanDis
Front Row (L to R): Kelli Young, Krystal Collins, Dave Herder, Joel Messenger [Not Pictured: Jeff Wenke]
If you'd like to connect with our Overseer Team with a question or concern,
please click the links below to send an e-mail!
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