The Bridge Network. Outstanding life and service to God.

The Vision and Plans for The Bridge Network

Becoming a bridge for the gospel, through relevance and excellence in ministry, bringing people into an intimate relationship with God through faith in Christ and the indwelling power of the Holy Spirit and bringing the will of God to bear in the 7 mind moulders of society namely: 1. Government, 2. Religion, 3. Media, 4. Education, 5. business, Technology and Science, 6. Arts, Entertainment and Sports, 7. The Family.
Creating atmospheres where people can worship God and are accepted and accomodated the way they are in a dynamic community designed to bring God's best out o them without compromising the task at hand.

Reaching Our World for Christ

The Church is not just there to save souls, but also to develop them. Why?

To equip souls, be a blessing to the community to influence their world in these seven categories, which are the mind moulders of the society:

	Government Politics & Justice. A Society possessing or displaying tact and shrewdness			Education Cultivation & Strenghtening of the power of the Spirit, Soul and Body. Impacting & acquiring of knowledge.

	Economy Business, Technology & Science; Prudent Management of Resources.			Family Love, Unity and Purpose. A group whose members are related in origin and characteristics.

	Religion Revelation of true worship. Freedom of Speech & worship without restriction or interference.			Social Reformation Arts, Entertainment & Sport> To adopt a more acceptable way of life and mode of behaviour.

	Media Mass Communication, Media Telecast, Radio, Newspaper & Internet. To be connected & provide access to each other; Sharing a good personal understanding.

How are we going to do that?

Through the following seven Directorates and appropriate infrastructure to operate from:

Worship

Relationship with God

Maturity

Teach & Educate; Workers training department

Mission

Reaching Out

Ministry

Developing People in their areas of expertise

Membership

Not just a number

Junior Church

Getting our children early

Administration

Structure, Spine that holds everything together

Strateges, plans and infrastructure

The practical outflows that these new structures are expected to produce are as follows:

Commercial corporate and individual investment
Housing schemes for private ownership, for members, staff and rental services

Empowerment strategies and microcredit schemes.

Commercial and community development

Health scheme and insurance for members and non-members.

Nursery and montessori school related agencies including employment agencies

Specialized small groups. Together making it home by connecting through friendships across the church.

In-house commercial activities including restaurant and bookshop.







	Deuteronomy 4: 5-6 5"Surely I have taught you statutes and judgements, just as the Lord my God commanded me, that you should act according to them in the land which you go to possess . " 6"Therefore be careful to observe them, for this is your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the peoples who will hear all these statutes and say, 'surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people' "

In summary, outstanding life and service to God, transforming our world!