ABOUT

We know that true life is only found in Jesus, and our mission is simple. We exist to connect people to the life that is found in Jesus. The Bridge mission is:

“Connecting people to life by knowing, growing, and going.”

OUR MISSION

OUR VISION

“Our vision is to be a resourcing church where ALL AGES, ALL RACES, & ALL KINDS influence their world.”

OUR VALUES

CORE ELEMENTS OF THE BRIDGE

  • In a world where cynicism and doubt try to steal our hope, we are a people who hold on to our faith (Hebrews 11) and exalt the truth of the Bible. We believe that God is still speaking to His people. We honor the preaching and study of the Word and the Holy Spirit’s intent to bring revelation to grow and shape our lives. We believe that revelation and relationship are the primary ways God advances His Kingdom.

  • We believe in relating the Gospel in a relevant way that connects its power and truth to each generation and culture. We believe we are not meant to live life alone, but in meaningful relationship with God and each other. As a community we are called to relate and walk in a spirit of unity with all Christians from different cultures and all walks of life.

  • We are called to be a resource training and sending center to impact the world around us. We live to give of our time, talents, influence, and stuff. We believe that true living is in giving and serving beyond ourselves. As people of faith we are called to see the seeds of potential in people and invest in them to see God’s purpose fulfilled. We are called to be faithful stewards of what God has entrusted to us and seek opportunities to invest and advance His kingdom.

  • God has great things prepared for us on our journey of life (1 Corinthians 2:9). Part of this great discovery is in finding our purpose and who we are in Christ. We are called to equip leaders to discover their spiritual gifts and grow in their relationship with God to reach their full potential and destiny in God.

  • We are a missional church called to reach our communities, city, country, and the world. We believe we are meant to take God-life into every aspect of life. As a church we are not designed to stay stuck between four walls, but to “go” and have a positive effect on the marketplace, the arts, science, politics, education, and all facets of society. Our dream is that every able member should have a passport ready for when the opportunity to “go” comes.

  • We are called to experience the dynamics of the Spirit in every part of our lives, not just on Sunday! We believe it is possible for God to do miracles and wonders, and to bring healing and restoration to “impossible situations.” We believe radical praise and intimate worship are keys to experiencing a great relationship with Him. We are called to impart life truths that will help people experience victory in their everyday lives.

Core Elements Of The Bridge

Pastor Jay’s first sermon series as Lead Pastor of the Bridge was called “Elementum”, in which he outlined 6 Core Elements of the kind of community we are called to be.

Centered on the Person of Jesus

Empowered by the Presence of Jesus

Shaped by the Practices of Jesus

Abiding in the Love of Jesus

Surrendered to the Reign of Jesus

Participating in the Mission of Jesus

The Bridge is called to be a people who are:

OUR TEAM

  • Lead Pastors

    For over 24 years, Dr. Jay Pike ​has served the body of Christ as an international speaker, executive teaching pastor, and dean. He and his wife, Sissi, have given themselves to training and releasing servant leaders in the ministry and marketplace. They’ve been privileged to minister to a wide spectrum of cultures, church traditions, and nationalities.

    In the fall​ of​ 2022​,​​ ​Jay and Sissi were honored to begin serving as lead pastors of The Bridge Church in Denton, TX.

    Pastor Jay holds a Doctor of Ministry from Oral Roberts University,​​ i​s fluent in Spanish​,​ and is grateful to have preached and trained leaders in over 55 nations of the world. He longs to see the church more faithfully represent Jesus and become an authentic expression of the kingdom of God in the 21st Century.

    Jay has been married to Sissi since 2005, and they live in North Dallas with their daughter, Annaliese. The Pikes enjoy traveling together, good food, and good coffee.

  • Associate Pastor

  • Founding Pastors

    Duane White has trained over 100,000 leaders around the world, funded micro­-business empowerment projects, equipped and resourced missionaries and taken hundreds of people on short­ term missions trips. Duane and his wife, Kris, served with their family as missionaries to the UK for two years and have ministered in over 63 different nations. Born with a severe cleft lip and palate, Duane was told he would never be able to speak without impediment.

    As an international speaker and author, he now miraculously uses his communication skills to teach and challenge people to fulfill their God-given destiny. Duane has a Master of Ministry degree in Christian Leadership from Southwestern Christian University and has been in full-time ministry for over 35 years. He founded The Bridge Church in Denton, Texas with his wife Kris 16 years ago and leads the O2 Network of Churches.

OUR BELIEFS

We hold to the historic teachings of Christian orthodoxy as articulated in the Apostles Creed and the Nicene Creed.

We are committed to being a contemporary expression of the Kingdom of God in the 21st Century, while remaining rooted in historic Christian orthodoxy.

If you have questions about specific beliefs and practices, we invite you to join us for Growth Track, or contact us here to schedule a time to speak with a member of our Vision Team.

APOSTLE'S CREED
I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead.

On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven,
he is seated at the right hand of the Father,
and he will come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church,
the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.

Amen.

NICENE CREED
I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible.

And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, begotten of the Father before all worlds; God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God; begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father, by whom all things were made.

Who, for us men for our salvation, came down from heaven, and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the virgin Mary, and was made man; and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate; He suffered and was buried; and the third day He rose again, according to the Scriptures; and ascended into heaven, and sits on the right hand of the Father; and He shall come again, with glory, to judge the quick and the dead; whose kingdom shall have no end.

I believe in the Holy Ghost, the Lord and Giver of Life; who proceedeth from the Father and the Son; who with the Father and the Son together is worshipped and glorified; who spake by the prophets.

I believe one holy catholic and apostolic Church.
I acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins; and I look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come.

Amen.

RELATIONAL AFFILIATION

The Bridge is a part of the O2 Network of Churches www.O2network.org

The O2 network exists to breathe life into churches and ministries.   It was founded and is led by our founding pastors, Pastors Duane and Kris White.