The Bridge strives to make an impact both locally and globally.
Locally we're partnered with Youth workers, Churches, Missionaries, and Family Education Programs. Globally we're involved in Church Plants, Orphanages, and teaching Christ to University students.
Interested in missions opportunities?
Connie Duarte (BGC)
Connie has been serving in Lisbon, Portugal since August 1999. She lives there with her husband João and 2 sons. Connie is currently one of the pastors at the Meeting Point, a Baptist church in Estoril, Portugal. She is the Vice-Chair of the European Evangelical Alliance and the Chair of Crescer com Amigos, a charity that works with vulnerable children in the Portuguese school system who need care and extra attention to be successful in school. She coordinates a discipleship programme for staff and young graduates at GBU Portugal.
connie.duarte@gmail.com
Connie has been serving in Lisbon, Portugal since August 1999. She lives there with her husband João and 2 sons. Connie is currently one of the pastors at the Meeting Point, a Baptist church in Estoril, Portugal. She is the Vice-Chair of the European Evangelical Alliance and the Chair of Crescer com Amigos, a charity that works with vulnerable children in the Portuguese school system who need care and extra attention to be successful in school. She coordinates a discipleship programme for staff and young graduates at GBU Portugal.
connie.duarte@gmail.com
North American Indigenous Ministries - Byron Grant
Serving First Nations to reach all Nations. Byron is currently the preaching pastor at
New Beginnings Church in East Vancouver, which hosts an afterschool program called SAY YES! for local children.
byrongrant@hotmail.com
Serving First Nations to reach all Nations. Byron is currently the preaching pastor at
New Beginnings Church in East Vancouver, which hosts an afterschool program called SAY YES! for local children.
byrongrant@hotmail.com
Chiesa Hopera (Rome) - Rene and Sarah Breuel
Rene has church planted in Rome and he and his wife Sarah founded Chiesa Evangelica San Lorenzo, which is now called Chiesa Hopera. His wife Sarah works for The International Fellowship of Evangelical Students. She is the executive director of Revive Europe, which has gathered university students from 86 countries and recently convened December 28th, 2024 for four days. She is also on the board of Lausanne movement and was part of the program team of Lausanne 4, held in Sounth Korea in September 2024.
info@hopera.co
Rene has church planted in Rome and he and his wife Sarah founded Chiesa Evangelica San Lorenzo, which is now called Chiesa Hopera. His wife Sarah works for The International Fellowship of Evangelical Students. She is the executive director of Revive Europe, which has gathered university students from 86 countries and recently convened December 28th, 2024 for four days. She is also on the board of Lausanne movement and was part of the program team of Lausanne 4, held in Sounth Korea in September 2024.
info@hopera.co
Youth Unlimited - Katie Jarmer and Nate Wiebe
Nate and Katie Wiebe serve with Greater Vancouver Youth Unlimited on the North Shore, working with vulnerable youth. Katie has been a youth worker there since 2018, while Nate joined in 2023 and now serves as Team Lead, overseeing the mobile drop-in program. They support students at Carson Graham and Sutherland high School through mobile drop-ins and mentorship.
Natew@youthunlimited.com
katiejarmer@youthunlimited.com
Nate and Katie Wiebe serve with Greater Vancouver Youth Unlimited on the North Shore, working with vulnerable youth. Katie has been a youth worker there since 2018, while Nate joined in 2023 and now serves as Team Lead, overseeing the mobile drop-in program. They support students at Carson Graham and Sutherland high School through mobile drop-ins and mentorship.
Natew@youthunlimited.com
katiejarmer@youthunlimited.com
World Team - Gary Clow
Gary Clow has retired from serving with World Team, though he and his wife Sandra continue to minister as retiree volunteers with the organization. We continued support to the end of 2024, and pray for them as they find where God wants them to serve in their retirement.
Gary Clow has retired from serving with World Team, though he and his wife Sandra continue to minister as retiree volunteers with the organization. We continued support to the end of 2024, and pray for them as they find where God wants them to serve in their retirement.
Ben and Izzy Montgomery - Frontier Lodge
Frontier Lodge is a Christian wilderness adventure retreat centre located on the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains near the village of Nordegg (~150 km from Red Deer as the crow flies). Ben and Izzy Montgomery have been serving there since January 2024; Ben is the program director, and his wife, Izzy, is a chef in the kitchen.
Learn More about Frontier Lodge,
Frontier Lodge is a Christian wilderness adventure retreat centre located on the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains near the village of Nordegg (~150 km from Red Deer as the crow flies). Ben and Izzy Montgomery have been serving there since January 2024; Ben is the program director, and his wife, Izzy, is a chef in the kitchen.
Learn More about Frontier Lodge,
Jonny Yu - Young Life
Young Life Medicine Hat is committed to reaching adolescents across Southern Alberta with friendship, fun, and a message of hope. We meet students where they are: at schools, on teams, and in everyday life, building genuine relationships that open the door to deeper conversations about purpose and faith. Through clubs, camps, and mentorship, we create spaces where every young person can feel known, valued, and invited into something bigger than themselves. Our heart is to partner with the community to support and care for the next generation. We believe every teen in Medicine Hat deserves the opportunity to experience belonging and hear that their life matters, and that they too can experience “life and life to the full” - that being a relationship with Jesus Christ.
Young Life Medicine Hat is committed to reaching adolescents across Southern Alberta with friendship, fun, and a message of hope. We meet students where they are: at schools, on teams, and in everyday life, building genuine relationships that open the door to deeper conversations about purpose and faith. Through clubs, camps, and mentorship, we create spaces where every young person can feel known, valued, and invited into something bigger than themselves. Our heart is to partner with the community to support and care for the next generation. We believe every teen in Medicine Hat deserves the opportunity to experience belonging and hear that their life matters, and that they too can experience “life and life to the full” - that being a relationship with Jesus Christ.
Ramon and Christa - MAF ( Mission Aviation Fellowship)
Ramon and Christa, originally from Germany, have called Canada home for several years. Ramon came to faith in Jesus during his teenage years and grew through the influence of family, church, and missions. Christa, raised in Peru and Ecuador as a missionary kid, gave her life to Christ as a child. Her early exposure to missions shaped her faith and understanding of God’s heart for the world.
In 2025, Ramon and Christa joined MAF and are currently preparing for overseas service in Papua New Guinea. Ramon will serve as a mission pilot, while Christa will focus on supporting their family and engaging in local ministry.
Ramon and Christa, originally from Germany, have called Canada home for several years. Ramon came to faith in Jesus during his teenage years and grew through the influence of family, church, and missions. Christa, raised in Peru and Ecuador as a missionary kid, gave her life to Christ as a child. Her early exposure to missions shaped her faith and understanding of God’s heart for the world.
In 2025, Ramon and Christa joined MAF and are currently preparing for overseas service in Papua New Guinea. Ramon will serve as a mission pilot, while Christa will focus on supporting their family and engaging in local ministry.
Our partner organizations
Christ Church Christian Care Centre
A South African Orphanage that gives love, compassion, and a home to orphaned children. Founded by Mike Sunker, since his passing Ajith and Sarah Sunker assumed the leadership and are now in their third year of coordinating the ministry. They have relocated from Berea to Centurion, near Pretoria.
christchurch@mweb.co.za
Ajith and Sarah Sunker are now in their fourth year of coordinating the ministry of the orphanage. Last year a group from KATW (Kids Around the World) visited and with other volunteers, built a large playground. The old building in Johannesburg has failed to sell, and they have transferred it to another organization with the agreement that they will receive 50% of the price when it sells. This means there is still a challenge for finances, so please pray for God to prompt giving among their supporters.
A South African Orphanage that gives love, compassion, and a home to orphaned children. Founded by Mike Sunker, since his passing Ajith and Sarah Sunker assumed the leadership and are now in their third year of coordinating the ministry. They have relocated from Berea to Centurion, near Pretoria.
christchurch@mweb.co.za
Ajith and Sarah Sunker are now in their fourth year of coordinating the ministry of the orphanage. Last year a group from KATW (Kids Around the World) visited and with other volunteers, built a large playground. The old building in Johannesburg has failed to sell, and they have transferred it to another organization with the agreement that they will receive 50% of the price when it sells. This means there is still a challenge for finances, so please pray for God to prompt giving among their supporters.
Harvest Project
Harvest Project is in its 31st year reaching out to individuals and families in an attempt to help them cope with difficult life circumstances. The economic crisis, family break-ups, illness, job loss, addiction, and mental health issues can create feelings of desperation in anyone's life.
administration@harvestproject.org
Harvest Project is in its 31st year reaching out to individuals and families in an attempt to help them cope with difficult life circumstances. The economic crisis, family break-ups, illness, job loss, addiction, and mental health issues can create feelings of desperation in anyone's life.
administration@harvestproject.org
The Garden Church
On Easter 2024, we re-planted as The Garden Church | Mount Pleasant, with a renewed vision to be a neighbourhood church, existing “For Mount Pleasant in Jesus’ Name.”
We seek to be a church that represents and loves the neighbourhood, and is part of her flourishing and renewal for generations to come, as we pray, “in Mount Pleasant as in heaven.
The Garden Church is pastored by Brad Bruneski.
Himalayan Life
Founded by Daniel Burgi with headquarters in North Vancouver, Himalayan Life ministers to disadvantaged youth in Nepal. They have established homes for street kids, a plastic recycling plant where they train, mentor and employ youth, and run camps for youth, and are rebuilding the Yangri Valley school, which was washed way in 2021.
info@himalayanlife.com
Founded by Daniel Burgi with headquarters in North Vancouver, Himalayan Life ministers to disadvantaged youth in Nepal. They have established homes for street kids, a plastic recycling plant where they train, mentor and employ youth, and run camps for youth, and are rebuilding the Yangri Valley school, which was washed way in 2021.
info@himalayanlife.com
Rising Above Healing Ministries
First Peoples helping First Peoples. They minister to first nations people to help in healing trauma, including past residential school abuse. They have staff in a number of provinces across Canada and run conferences as well as online seminars such as the Online Healing Together Connect Groups. They also offer an online course for those who are not counselors but desire to walk alongside them as they face challenges and heal. Their ministry includes the Rising Above Band which ministers at both conferences and at churches.
info@risingabove.ca
First Peoples helping First Peoples. They minister to first nations people to help in healing trauma, including past residential school abuse. They have staff in a number of provinces across Canada and run conferences as well as online seminars such as the Online Healing Together Connect Groups. They also offer an online course for those who are not counselors but desire to walk alongside them as they face challenges and heal. Their ministry includes the Rising Above Band which ministers at both conferences and at churches.
info@risingabove.ca
Canadian Baptist Seminary
CBS is poised to provide cutting edge theological education. They firmly believe that formal theological education remains essential for the vitality of the church and the Baptist movement.
CBS is poised to provide cutting edge theological education. They firmly believe that formal theological education remains essential for the vitality of the church and the Baptist movement.
Okanagan Gleaners
Formed in 1994 by Christians in the South Okanagan out of the desire to feed hungry people around the world, and prevent needless food waste, Okanagan Gleaners welcomes groups who want to volunteer and help prepare and dehydrate food to make soup mix.
Formed in 1994 by Christians in the South Okanagan out of the desire to feed hungry people around the world, and prevent needless food waste, Okanagan Gleaners welcomes groups who want to volunteer and help prepare and dehydrate food to make soup mix.
ANVIL ISLAND CAMP
Founded in 1939, Daybreak Point Bible Camp is a Summer Camp located on Anvil Island, where a number of Bridge kids have attended, and church members have served in leadership. ANVIL is an independent organization, supported financially and spiritually through the tireless efforts of churches, individual donors, and many volunteers.