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2026 Guest Speakers

Our winter guest speaker series is an opportunity for Bridgeway to hear from national and international speakers who pour into the ministry of Bridgeway Community Church for our spiritual growth and development.

Rev. Dr. Robert Anderson Jr., an older Black man in a suit, stands at a podium for a Guest Speaker Series, with the sermon title "The Caring Centurion."

Rev. Dr. Robert J. Anderson, Jr. | February 1st

Rev. Anderson is a retired pastor with 45 years of ministry, including 28 years at Colonial Baptist Church in Randallstown, Maryland. A graduate of Carver Bible College and Grace Theological Seminary, he has preached the gospel for over 50 years, pastored three churches, and served in national leadership roles within the Southern Baptist Convention, while finding his greatest joy in local church ministry. His life verse is Philippians 1:21: “For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.” 

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Azad Marshall | February 8th

Archbishop Azad Marshall is a senior Christian leader, theologian, and advocate for persecuted Christians, interfaith harmony, and minority rights in Pakistan. He serves as Bishop of Raiwind in the Church of Pakistan and has held the office of Archbishop, offering national spiritual leadership. He is the Founder and Chair of IBADAT Trust Pakistan, promoting education and social development among marginalized Christians, and serves as Chair of Lahore College of Theology. He is also a member of Pakistan’s Minority Commission, advocating for justice, dignity, and equality for religious minorities.

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Mindy Caliguire | February 15th

Mindy Caliguire is the Founder and President of Soul Care, an organization devoted to cultivating soul health in leaders and organizations. With decades of experience in spiritual formation and leadership development, she works with churches and businesses worldwide as a speaker, author, and advisor, helping leaders connect soul health with sustainable leadership. Soul Care's work helps leaders prioritize what matters most—the well-being of their souls. 

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Dr. Tony Evans | February 22nd

Dr. Tony Evans is the founding pastor of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship and founder of The Urban Alternative. A pioneering theologian and prolific author, he was the first African American to earn a doctorate of theology from Dallas Theological Seminary, a former chaplain to the Dallas Mavericks and Cowboys. He was named one of the 12 Most Effective Preachers in the English-speaking world by Baylor University. His radio program, The Alternative with Dr. Tony Evans, reaches millions worldwide.

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Host - Dr. David Anderson

Host - Dr. David Anderson

Every February, Dr. David Anderson, founding and Senior Pastor of Bridgeway, hosts a guest speaker series featuring premiere speakers from all over the globe to share their stories. Click to learn more about Dr. Anderson, or scroll down for some of the speakers that have joined us over the last couple of years.