Partnership

Take up your piece of the net

Call to Partnership

Call to Partnership

In Luke 5, Jesus is standing by the Lake of Gennesaret preaching the Word of God to a crowd. When He saw Simon Peter washing his nets after a long day of fishing with nothing to show for it, Jesus asked Simon Peter to trust Him, push out into deeper water, and let down his nets again. Peter obeyed, and the catch was so great that he had to call his partners to help bring it in.

That picture captures what Partnership means at Bridgeway. Jesus is still calling people to follow Him, trust Him, and join Him in reaching others. And the work is too big to do alone. We need partners. We need people committed to Jesus, to one another, and to the mission He has given us. That’s why at Bridgeway, we don’t simply call you a member. We call you a Partner.

If we are to do the work God has called us to, we need ALL of our Partners to take up their piece of the net and help us bring disciples into the kingdom.

Precious Catch

Precious Catch

When God comes into your life, change happens! This sermon from Dr. David Anderson comes from Luke 5: 1-11 where Jesus came into Simon Peter’s boat and turned his experience around. When we walk (or fish) with Jesus, we don’t experience life the same!

PARTNER WITH BRIDGEWAY

Steps to Partnership

Partnership is saying yes to following Jesus together and joining His mission through the local church.

At Bridgeway, Partners don’t sit on the sidelines. We pray, serve, give, grow, encourage one another, and use what God has given us to help carry out the mission He has entrusted to our church. We accept responsibility before God and to one another to help fulfill Bridgeway's mission: To build bridges to one another as we build bridges to our community.

Everyone’s journey toward Partnership looks a little different, so these steps don’t always happen in the same order. Wherever you are in the process, we’re here to walk with you. When you’re ready, take a look at the steps below and find the next one that’s right for you.

Take a deep dive into who we are as a church and what your role is as a potential Partner.

Find your Spiritual gifts, Heart, Personality, and Experiences. Discover and understand the S.H.A.P.E. God gave you.

Baptism is for those who have committed their lives to Christ and is required to become a Partner at Bridgeway. However, you do not need to have been baptized through Bridgeway to be a Partner. Watch a throwback video of Pastor Mich explaining Believers' Baptism.

Ready to call Bridgeway home? This is the step where you officially request to become a Partner!

Before submitting your request, take time to read through the Partnership Packet you received after completing the Partnership Seminar. It will help you understand who we are, what we believe, how we live out our mission, and what it means to be part of the Bridgeway family. We want you to know the church you’re choosing to call home and be ready to jump in!

Once you have completed Steps 1–3 and reviewed your Partnership Packet, complete the Partnership Request Form.

This is simply a conversation - not an interview! An Elder or Elder Council Woman (ECW) would love the opportunity to hear your story, learn about your journey with Christ, and get to know you personally. Partnership means you’re becoming part of the Bridgeway family, and family takes time to know one another. We’ll find a time that works well for both you and your Elder or ECW. Come as you are, share your story, and let’s begin building a relationship!

God has uniquely SHAPEd you to make a difference! As a Partner, we encourage you to find a place to serve within your first six months. Serving is one of the ways we build into one another, strengthen our church family, and put the gifts God has given us into action. If you are ready to find your place, go to our Volunteer page and fill out an application. We’ll help you discover opportunities to use your SHAPE to serve the Bridgeway family.

Partnership is part of a lifelong journey of becoming more like Jesus. As a Bridgeway Partner, keep growing in your faith, deepening your relationship with Christ, and discovering how God is shaping every part of your life. Take your next step through Bridgeway’s discipleship resources, created to help you grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

CLASSES

Upcoming Partnership Classes

Ready to become a Partner? These classes are where the process starts - jump in and learn more about Bridgeway and learn more about yourself. We try to make sure that there is always a class available, but if you don't see an upcoming class, fill out the form below to contact us!

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HAVE ANY QUESTIONS?

Questions? Ask the Partnership Guide

Click the checkbox for "I want to go through the process required to become a Partner with Bridgeway" on this form.

Contact Us

Kim Richeson is a volunteer assisting Stephanie Farnsworth (Bridgeway’s Director of Communications and Church Engagement) by serving as the “Partnership Guide”. His role is to provide information and answer questions to help people follow the path to Bridgeway partnership. Please don’t hesitate to contact him if you have any questions about the partnership process or Bridgeway.

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