How Did Bridges Get Started?
Humble Begining in Ethiopia
Bridges Founding in Ethiopia
During Rev. Dr. Jim Milley’s five years serving Jesus as a missionary in Ethiopia, he saw the profound, positive effect on the lives of people through local leaders without seminary education and without full-time salaries. On his return to the United States, Jim drew inspiration from his Ethiopian leaders when starting Bridges.
Could it be possible to do church in America without the high cost of full-time salaries, large buildings, and large programs?
Jim’s answer to the issue he raised to himself was to form Bridges. Today Bridges provides services to Bridge Leaders in six states, who help to coalesce communities of people who now are learning to live through Christ in ways that improve local communities.
Why Bridges?
Bridges Annual Report
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2022 Annual Report
2021 Annual Report
2020 Annual Report
2017 Annual report
2016 Annual Report
2015 Annual Report
2014 Annual Report
Bridge Leadership
James Milley, Bridge Catalyst
About Me
Dr. Rev. Jim Milley has committed his life to helping leaders multiply and leverage their impact to improve our world. Through Bridges, Milley provides a platform for developing leaders throughout the United States who befriend, mentor, and form groups that improve our communities and ultimately transform America. Previously, Milley trained Christian leaders for serving University Students on campuses throughout Ethiopia. This cross-cultural experience led to a decade of service at La Canada Presbyterian Church where he trained people to build relationships in multiple countries for the sake of those in need.
Jim Milley is the Founder and Non-Profit Executive Director of Bridges. He has a demonstrated history of Organizational Development and Results-Oriented Leadership Development. He is skilled in Public Speaking, Training, Retreats, Church Consulting, Fund Development. Community-based Language Learning, Communication, Cultural Adaptation, and Cross-cultural Relationship Skills. He holds an Master of Divinity and a Doctorate of Ministry from Fuller Theological Seminary as well as an Honorary Doctorate of Philosophy (Phd) in Christian Counseling and Leadership Development from the Katmandu International University in Nepal.
Bridges Catalyst Team
Beth Teran
Bridge Leader Catalyst
Julianna Vidales
Operations Catalyst
Toon Prasertsit
Marketing Catalyst