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Bereket Bekele Otoro posted an update in the group All Members: This week has been full and meaningful. I had […]

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:22:32 -0700

This week has been full and meaningful. I had the opportunity to connect with many leaders, inviting them to our upcoming Lunch Workshop here in Houston. We are grateful to have our own James Milley as one of our main speakers, alongside a respected professor from Houston Christian University who faithfully served as a missionary in Poland for…

Tara Martinez Fernandez posted an update: We could all learn a lot from how Bridge Leader […]

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 03:31:11 -0700

We could all learn a lot from how Bridge Leader Florence Annang is Leading her ministry!!!

This was a great talk from On the Bridge Podcast.

Tara Martinez Fernandez posted an update: Have you thought about getting ordained as a Bridge […]

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:03:53 -0700

Have you thought about getting ordained as a Bridge Leader? Karen Berns is helping out Leaders with this process.

Thoughts?

Tara Martinez Fernandez posted an update: “Bridges has really trained me a lot—and they’re still […]

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:02:31 -0700

“Bridges has really trained me a lot—and they’re still training me to build connections, reach more people, and have the resources to serve in peace.”

— Felipe Martinez

What does support actually look like for a ministry leader?

For Felipe, it’s training, connection, and having the resources to serve with peace and confidence.

This is the kind of…

Bereket Bekele Otoro posted an update: Dear BridgesUS Leaders,I thank God for this platform […]

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:52:56 -0700

Dear BridgesUS Leaders,

I thank God for this platform that brings us together to learn from one another and to encourage each other as we serve in ministry. I recently came across these articles and found them very helpful for both my personal walk and ministry. I hope they will also refresh and strengthen your perspective on prayer in…

Tara Martinez Fernandez posted an update: “Bridges has really trained me a lot—and they’re still […]

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:16:46 -0700

“Bridges has really trained me a lot—and they’re still training me to build connections, reach more people, and have the resources to serve in peace.”

— Felipe Martinez

What does support actually look like for a ministry leader?

For Felipe, it’s training, connection, and having the resources to serve with peace and confidence.

This is the kind of…

Tara Martinez Fernandez posted an update: We hope you had a blessed weekend—whether that was spent […]

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:50:20 -0700

We hope you had a blessed weekend—whether that was spent in church, with family, serving your community, or simply taking time to reflect on the meaning of this season.

Holy Week is a powerful reminder of sacrifice, redemption, and the hope we carry forward into our everyday lives.

I’d love to hear from you—

Did anything stand out to you from…

James Milley started the discussion Project Hail Mary Bridges the Gap in the forum Bridges Member

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 02:35:50 -0700

Project Hail Mary Bridges the Gap

I just watched the movie Project Hail Mary. It cost 250M to create. It has made 300M as of this last Friday. Money is still rolling in. So far, it’s the highest grossing movie of 2026.

And I hope you will go see it. Not so it can make more money. Ha Ha.

I would propose to you that Project Hail Mary uses a number of Bridging skills…

Tara Martinez Fernandez posted an update: In today’s marketing training…We walked through how to […]

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 23:57:56 -0700

In today’s marketing training…

We walked through how to use Canva to communicate your message clearly and professionally.

We covered:

Accessing the correct account
Using BridgesUS templates + brand kit
Exporting clean, watermark-free content

✅ Quick step:

Open Canva this week, try a template, and export something simple. Reach out to me…

Bereket Bekele Otoro posted an update: Just as our physical life depends on breathing—breathing […]

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:02:54 -0700

Just as our physical life depends on breathing—breathing out what is harmful and breathing in what gives life—our spiritual life follows a similar rhythm. God invites us into a daily practice of spiritual breathing, where we live in continual fellowship with Him through thanksgiving, confession, and dependence on the Holy Spirit.

1. Thanking…

Tara Martinez Fernandez posted an update: Today 14 of us joined today to hear about […]

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 21:06:06 -0700

Today 14 of us joined today to hear about Bereket’s ministry On the Bridge podcast.

Remember- these podcasts are great ways for Bridge Leaders to learn from each other! There’s no need to reinvent the wheel and try to do everything on our own.

We exist as a community and today through Bereket’s presentation, we as Leaders learned about how we…

Tara Martinez Fernandez posted an update: We’ve been having some meaningful conversations through our […]

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:02:40 -0700

We’ve been having some meaningful conversations through our On The Bridge series—real stories of what it looks like to lead and serve in everyday life.

Today, we’re joined by Bereket Otoro, reaching African immigrant communities in Houston through outreach, prayer, and relationship.

Tara Martinez Fernandez posted an update: Last week’s conversation with Daniel Petersen was […]

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:00:06 -0700

Last week’s conversation with Daniel Petersen was incredibly powerful.

Daniel shared how his ministry, Drumming for Peace and Healing, was born out of real crisis—responding to communities impacted by the Altadena fires and bringing people together through music, presence, and the love of Christ.

If you missed it, we’d love to have you join us…

Tara Martinez Fernandez posted an update: We’re going live with Danny Petersen today at 12 PM 🎶Danny […]

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:13:57 -0700

We’re going live with Danny Petersen today at 12 PM 🎶

Danny uses drumming to help people heal from trauma and build real connection in communities around the world.

This is more than music—it’s healing.

Join us live — link in comments below.

Bereket Bekele Otoro posted an update: Dear BeidgesUS Leaders,I hope you and your family are […]

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:11:41 -0700

Dear BeidgesUS Leaders,

I hope you and your family are doing well.

“But concerning that day and hour no one knows… therefore stay awake, for you do not know on what day your Lord is coming.” — Matthew 24:36, 42

For over a decade, Thursday has been my day of prayer and fasting. Recently, I’ve also begun fasting from my phone, as these small devices…

Tara Martinez Fernandez posted an update: Hey Leaders & Learners! What's happening in your […]

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 19:44:22 -0700

Hey Leaders & Learners! What’s happening in your ministry this week?

I can share some new tools to boost your ministry’s visibility!

Click the link to put the event on your calendar!

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Time: Mar 31, 2026 03:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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Tara Martinez Fernandez replied to the discussion When Your Soul is Thirsty..... in the forum Bridges Member

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:03:05 -0700

Reply to When Your Soul is Thirsty.....

I know my soul is thirsty when I – get anxious – feel overhwhelmed.

2 things I do- Journal/Inventory. Call a friends

Worhsipping God and listening to Worship music helps me drink from the Presence of God. Reading His word daily (or as close to daily as I get). Discussing with people unleashes the Holy Spirit in my soul.

James Milley replied to the discussion When Your Soul is Thirsty..... in the forum Bridges Member

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 23:53:49 -0700

Reply to When Your Soul is Thirsty.....

I thought I could offer my own answers to the questions

1 How do you know when your soul is particularly thirsty?

I know my soul is thirsty when I

*start eating more

*feel “off” inside from a centered, grounded self

*feel resistance within to being quiet or reflective

2 What do you do when you are thristy?

*call a friend

*sit quietly and invite God…

Bereket Bekele Otoro replied to the discussion When Your Soul is Thirsty..... in the forum Bridges Member

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 02:12:41 -0700

Reply to When Your Soul is Thirsty.....

Hi Jim,

Thank you for reminding us of one of the greatest invitations of our Lord Jesus Christ:

“On the last day, the climax of the festival, Jesus stood and shouted to the crowds, ‘Anyone who is thirsty may come to me! Anyone who believes in me may come and drink! For the Scriptures declare, “Rivers of living water will flow from his…

James Milley started the discussion When Your Soul is Thirsty..... in the forum Bridges Member

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 21:50:24 -0700

When Your Soul is Thirsty.....

Click the the link below. Come get a drink.

Tuesdays, 7:30am PT, 10:30am EST.

Facilitated by Bridge Leader Bekele Otoro and others

https://zoom.us/my/bridges.zoom.room?pwd=Q0pmSUt4NUo0ZUpJc0xRS3M1TitHZz09

How do you know when you soul is thirsty? What are the signs?

Our BridgesUS Tuesday morning prayer time at 7:30am is set aside for our…

Tara Martinez Fernandez posted an update: Hey Leaders & Learners! What is going on with your […]

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 19:42:53 -0800

Hey Leaders & Learners! What is going on with your ministry this week?

Comment below ONE thing you learned this week.

Tara Martinez Fernandez posted an update: Join Us Live — Free Zoom Podcast […]

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 18:28:17 -0800

Join Us Live — Free Zoom Podcast Discussions:

https://forms.gle/fKrHrZAnKytMUsnF7

On The Bridge Podcasts are a powerful opportunity to learn what it truly means to be a Bridge Leader.
Please RSVP to attend all 8 live podcast discussions—and share the link with others, from potential Bridge Leaders to donors.

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Tue, 03 Feb 2026 07:23:23 -0800

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Tara Martinez Fernandez posted an update: Join Us Live — Free Zoom Podcast […]

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 20:42:20 -0800

Join Us Live — Free Zoom Podcast Discussions:

https://forms.gle/fKrHrZAnKytMUsnF7

Tara Martinez Fernandez posted an update: I pray you all have a blessed New Years Eve and Day. […]

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:56:46 -0800

I pray you all have a blessed New Years Eve and Day.

I looked over Hebrews 12 in one of my groups. It helped a lot and we further discussed how to align our goals to be Christ-centered.

Hope to connect with more Bridge Leaders very soon into the New Year!

Tara Martinez Fernandez posted an update: There have been so many exciting new changes for […]

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 19:48:28 -0800

There have been so many exciting new changes for BridgesUS this past year in 2025. I am so grateful to watch it develop and grow into something that impacts Bridge Leaders and their communities in such a positive way.

I got to be a part of the website upgrade, the 13 On the Bridge Podcasts, the events, the new relationships I have built…

Tara Martinez Fernandez posted an update: Today I am thankful for my family, ministry work, and […]

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 18:46:09 -0800

Today I am thankful for my family, ministry work, and how God is moving in my life. What are you thankful for?

Blessings,

Tara

James Milley started the discussion Bridging during the Holidays in the forum Bridges Member

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 01:26:11 -0800

Bridging during the Holidays

The next 6 weeks are full of holiday activities–and OPPORTUNITIES to live out a bridging life style and practice our bridging skills to build deeper relationships and bring people together.

I watched some episodes of series “The Chosen” today, and it was especially evident that Jesus enjoyed bringing very different people together to eat around…

Lawrence Dietz replied to the discussion Welcome 45 new members here in BridgesUS Academy in the forum Bridges Member

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 19:01:00 -0800

Reply to Welcome 45 new members here in BridgesUS Academy

Hello and welcome to all 45. The spiritual uplift you’ll find in BridgesUS Academy is a welcome, and practical, antidote to what swirls around us each day.

Betsy Hall replied to the discussion Welcome 45 new members here in BridgesUS Academy in the forum Bridges Member

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 20:07:06 -0800

Reply to Welcome 45 new members here in BridgesUS Academy

Welcome new members of Bridges Academy. I hope you for you friendship and fellowship, faith and fortitude, as I have found in support groups, training and coaching. 🙂

James Milley started the discussion Welcome 45 new members here in BridgesUS Academy in the forum Bridges Member

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 19:41:17 -0800

Welcome 45 new members here in BridgesUS Academy

Welcome to BridgesUS Academy!

Please reach out and welcome some of the 45 people who have joined our online community in the past week.

You can find links to message these 45 people here: https://membership.bridgesus.org/groups/bridges-member/members/all-members/

Anytime you have a question or a message for all the members of BridgesUS…

James Milley started the discussion PRAYING FOR NEW BRIDGE LEADERS in the forum Bridges Member

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 19:36:02 -0800

PRAYING FOR NEW BRIDGE LEADERS

Please pray for people who are in the process of discerning the launch of their micro-nonprofit.

These are leaders who sense that God has called them to a specific ministry and are moving towards our BridgesUS community for support and services.

Please pray for new Bridge Leaders:

Bob Bugeja

Sue Brooke

Cherri Pedrioli

Anna Gonzalez

Leticia Bravo

You…

Tara Martinez Fernandez posted an update: Here are a few photos from different productions […]

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 16:22:36 -0800

Here are a few photos from different productions our ministry has been involved in. I hope this helps you get a better sense of what we do and what we’re building.

julie jones started taking the course The 12 Bridging Steps

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 15:26:59 -0700

Joyce Ndeda started taking the course The 12 Bridging Steps

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 15:26:59 -0700

Jon Coss started taking the course The 12 Bridging Steps

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James Milley started taking the course The 12 Bridging Steps

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Julie Scott started taking the course The 12 Bridging Steps

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 15:26:57 -0700

Emilio Martinez started taking the course The 12 Bridging Steps

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Sue Gomez started taking the course The 12 Bridging Steps

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Grace Howard started taking the course The 12 Bridging Steps

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Fekadu Negusie Ayele started taking the course The 12 Bridging Steps

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 15:26:55 -0700

Emilio Martinez started taking the course The 12 Bridging Steps

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Emmanuel Ilupeju started taking the course The 12 Bridging Steps

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Daniel Petersen started taking the course The 12 Bridging Steps

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Damtew Teklemariam started taking the course The 12 Bridging Steps

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 15:25:35 -0700

Crista Andja Polich started taking the course The 12 Bridging Steps

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Catharine Coon started taking the course The 12 Bridging Steps

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Antoinette Petersen started taking the course The 12 Bridging Steps

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Addison Taylor started taking the course The 12 Bridging Steps

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