As a church, our purpose statement answers the question, "why do we exist?" At The Bridge, we filter every idea program, and budget request through our purpose statement. If what we plan doesn't help us meet our purpose, then we don't do it.

Our purpose at The Bridge is summarized in a single statement:
"To reach people with the life-giving message of Jesus that they might become fully devoted followers of Christ, and to find their God-given purpose."

Holy Bible
The Holy Bible, and only the Bible, is the authoritative Word of God. It alone is the final authority in determining all doctrinal truths. In its original writing, it is inspired, infallible and inerrant (II Timothy 3:16; II Peter 1:20-21; Proverbs 30:5; Romans 16:25-26).

Trinity
There is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. These three are coequal and co-eternal (I John 5:7; Genesis 1:26; Matthew 3:16-17, 28:19; Luke 1:35; Isaiah 9:6; Hebrews 3:7-11).

• "WORSHIP"- To love God passionately and with sincere expression
• "EVANGELISM" – To share the Good News of Jesus Christ with others
• "FELLOWSHIP" - To connect with others in meaningful relationships
• "BAPTISM" – To incorporate others into a new life in Christ
• "DISCIPLESHIP" – To prepare disciples to fulfill their purpose

Don and Aleta Rhone, originally natives of New Orleans, relocated to Tampa in 1991 with 3 of their now 4 children.

While in New Orleans, Don served as the Men’s Pastor in the church they attended. With a heart for and focus on marriage and the family, Don and Aleta were later recognized as an excellent relationship coaching team.