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A New Church for Mid-City Baton Rouge

AT BRIDGES, WE’RE A COMMUNITY OF GRACE DESIGNED TO HELP YOU GET FROM WHERE YOU ARE TO WHERE GOD WANTS YOU TO BE!

BE TRANSFORMED NOT CONFORMED

Almost 20 years ago, while in the Home of Grace for heroin addiction, God spoke to me. In an instant I knew I was called to be a "Bridge of Hope" for others — and I've never looked back. That calling helped restore my marriage (24 years!), raise 4 kids who love Jesus, and guide countless others to freedom in Christ while on staff at a great church in Slidell, LA.

Mid-City Baton Rouge is home to 30,000 people packed into just 3.5 square miles — artists, entrepreneurs, young families, and locals enjoying life on Government St. But just beneath the surface are over 1,100 homeless teenagers, thousands trapped in addiction or mental health crises, and half the population going through life without direction or hope in Christ.

This is why Jenn and I are planting Bridges — to help everyone we meet get from where they are to where God wants them to be.

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Our Story

  • Bridges Community is launching Easter of 2026!

  • Not yet! But we’re prayerfully seeking the right location within the Mid-City or Mid-City South area of Baton Rouge. The plan is to partner with a local school and rent their facilities for our Sunday gatherings.

  • Absolutely! Click “Give” to set up a recurring donation, give a one time offering, or to learn where to mail a check. We’re honored to partner with you to reach the lost and make disciples in Mid-City Baton Rouge!

  • Click “here”to join a Small Group!
    Or you can get involved with the Launch Team by simply filling out the “connect” form and we’ll get right back to you!

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