Our Ministry Team
Executive Director & Pastor: Linda Walker (formerly Chamagne) linda@thebridgesaskatoon.com
In 1997, when the Lord set me free from many destructive behaviours, I received the experiential knowledge of His love for me. From then on, my heart’s cry was to be used by Him to share that truth and love with others without hope. When the Lord impressed upon my heart the vision of the Bridge “to meet the people where they’re at and accept them as they are” for God’s body to share His unconditional love, it was an answer to my prayers. My passion is to see God’s Kingdom come right here, right now! To empower and release those in our community and beyond, with God’s hope and purpose. I am continually blessed and honoured to serve in this ministry.
In 1997, when the Lord set me free from many destructive behaviours, I received the experiential knowledge of His love for me. From then on, my heart’s cry was to be used by Him to share that truth and love with others without hope. When the Lord impressed upon my heart the vision of the Bridge “to meet the people where they’re at and accept them as they are” for God’s body to share His unconditional love, it was an answer to my prayers. My passion is to see God’s Kingdom come right here, right now! To empower and release those in our community and beyond, with God’s hope and purpose. I am continually blessed and honoured to serve in this ministry.
Director of Operations & Worship Ministry Leader: Ryan Falk
ryan@thebridgesaskatoon.com
I felt a strong call to come to the Bridge in December of 2012 after a period of waiting on the Lord for direction. I’ve now been here for the past six years and through those years, I have seen God transform and touch many different lives, mine and my family’s included. The line we often say as a staff team here is, “we get to” and this I think summarizes how I feel about my time here at the Bridge. Every day I get to see God move in some way, and every day I get opportunities to share the love of God with those that come in. The Bridge is an amazing ministry God is using to impact our city and I’m so privileged to be a part of it!
ryan@thebridgesaskatoon.com
I felt a strong call to come to the Bridge in December of 2012 after a period of waiting on the Lord for direction. I’ve now been here for the past six years and through those years, I have seen God transform and touch many different lives, mine and my family’s included. The line we often say as a staff team here is, “we get to” and this I think summarizes how I feel about my time here at the Bridge. Every day I get to see God move in some way, and every day I get opportunities to share the love of God with those that come in. The Bridge is an amazing ministry God is using to impact our city and I’m so privileged to be a part of it!
Floor Supervisor & Fine Options Supervisor: Luis Estrada luis@thebridgesaskatoon.com It has been a privilege for me to be part of The Bridge Fellowship Centre. For many years I have served in this ministry using various skills and I have had the opportunity to meet many people with diverse backgrounds. Seeing beauty in all of God’s people, I have been blessed to passionately serve and it is my desire that Christ will be known in our community.
Office Manager: Luisa Marcal luisa@thebridgesaskatoon.com
It is a joy to serve in the area of Administration. It has always been my passion to “add to the ministry” by facilitating the vision through organization, coordination and application of resources...(answering the phone, assisting the Team, etc!!!) It is a delight to work with a wonderful group of dedicated staff. Feel free to drop by the Admin office anytime to say "hi"!!
It is a joy to serve in the area of Administration. It has always been my passion to “add to the ministry” by facilitating the vision through organization, coordination and application of resources...(answering the phone, assisting the Team, etc!!!) It is a delight to work with a wonderful group of dedicated staff. Feel free to drop by the Admin office anytime to say "hi"!!
Volunteer Coordinator: Carla Seib
volunteer@thebridgesaskatoon.com
I feel very blessed to be working at The Bridge. I became aware of The Bridge through my local church and developed a desire to support the work of ministering to hurting people. A diversity of people gather at The Bridge and I find it exciting to get to know those who visit, volunteer, and work here. It is a fascinating journey to grow in our faith in Christ and our love for one another. I look forward to working as Volunteer Coordinator, partnering with the present staff and volunteers, and welcoming new people to be involved in the ministry through The Bridge. It is a fun place to be!
volunteer@thebridgesaskatoon.com
I feel very blessed to be working at The Bridge. I became aware of The Bridge through my local church and developed a desire to support the work of ministering to hurting people. A diversity of people gather at The Bridge and I find it exciting to get to know those who visit, volunteer, and work here. It is a fascinating journey to grow in our faith in Christ and our love for one another. I look forward to working as Volunteer Coordinator, partnering with the present staff and volunteers, and welcoming new people to be involved in the ministry through The Bridge. It is a fun place to be!
Youth Ministry Coordinator: Scott Wood scott@thebridgesaskatoon.com I believe that God has given me a passion for youth and people in difficult and hurting situations. My wife, Heather, and I had been volunteering with the Bridge youth group for two years when the opportunity arose for me to join the team full-time. I am excited and privileged to see the love of Jesus bring freedom and joyous life to the youth and for them to fall in love with Him. I love seeing our youth family play games, share meals and experiences, build friendships, encourage each other, and grow together. I know that the Father will empower these beautiful hearts to bring about lasting and life-giving freedom to their families and communities.
Floor Supervisor Assistant: Brandon Williams
I first heard about the Bridge on 20th when I was taking my post-secondary education at Horizon College and Seminary back in 2013. From there I volunteered for the last few years until I was invited to be part of the staff in 2016. I love this ministry. It has always held part of my heart and I am so privileged to be part of the work that the Lord is doing here.
I first heard about the Bridge on 20th when I was taking my post-secondary education at Horizon College and Seminary back in 2013. From there I volunteered for the last few years until I was invited to be part of the staff in 2016. I love this ministry. It has always held part of my heart and I am so privileged to be part of the work that the Lord is doing here.
Ministry Assistant - Shane Strong
I finished high school in 2017, with the mind set of not knowing where to go. I have always felt a call into ministry but had little idea of how that would play out. I heard about the Bridge through my aunt, and started interning at The Bridge in fall of 2017 with the mind set of only 2 months. As time passed I grew closer to the community and staff and couldn't leave. After ten months of interning I was asked to come on staff. I've started on staff in Sept 2018, I have always loved to serve and show love to people. As time passed I grew closer to God and learned more about His love for me. As well as grew closer to the staff and community and just couldn't leave.
I finished high school in 2017, with the mind set of not knowing where to go. I have always felt a call into ministry but had little idea of how that would play out. I heard about the Bridge through my aunt, and started interning at The Bridge in fall of 2017 with the mind set of only 2 months. As time passed I grew closer to the community and staff and couldn't leave. After ten months of interning I was asked to come on staff. I've started on staff in Sept 2018, I have always loved to serve and show love to people. As time passed I grew closer to God and learned more about His love for me. As well as grew closer to the staff and community and just couldn't leave.
Kitchen Coordinator: Kris Vanderlinde
kris@thebridgesaskatoon.com
It gives me great joy to serve the community, especially the children who come into our building, providing them with good, healthy meals. The Bridge has been called to serve the people, meet them where they are at and accept them as they are. We do our best to get to know the people, encourage them towards living a healthy lifestyle, speak the truth of God's Word and share His unconditional love. I love the relationships that I have with co-workers and community members. It's awesome to be a part of God's work.
kris@thebridgesaskatoon.com
It gives me great joy to serve the community, especially the children who come into our building, providing them with good, healthy meals. The Bridge has been called to serve the people, meet them where they are at and accept them as they are. We do our best to get to know the people, encourage them towards living a healthy lifestyle, speak the truth of God's Word and share His unconditional love. I love the relationships that I have with co-workers and community members. It's awesome to be a part of God's work.
Men’s Ministry Leader & Discipleship Development: Ian Mochar
ian@thebridgesaskatoon.com
My wife and I are excited to see the heart of the Lord as He expresses His love for His people. As I work with the Men’s Ministry, it is exciting to see men healed, restored and freed. I am grateful to be a part of a community who brings hope to the hopeless. I sincerely appreciate those who partner with the Bridge to serve God’s people.
ian@thebridgesaskatoon.com
My wife and I are excited to see the heart of the Lord as He expresses His love for His people. As I work with the Men’s Ministry, it is exciting to see men healed, restored and freed. I am grateful to be a part of a community who brings hope to the hopeless. I sincerely appreciate those who partner with the Bridge to serve God’s people.
Women's Ministry Coordinator: Tracy Block
tracy@thebridgesaskatoon.com
I feel so incredibly blessed to be part of this team of people, serving together to show God's unconditional love, and share the hope we have in him.
God has placed in my heart a deep burden and love for the women of this community.
My desire is for them to see Jesus and know His deep love for them. That they would be transformed by that Love. I long to walk alongside these women as that transformation takes place.
tracy@thebridgesaskatoon.com
I feel so incredibly blessed to be part of this team of people, serving together to show God's unconditional love, and share the hope we have in him.
God has placed in my heart a deep burden and love for the women of this community.
My desire is for them to see Jesus and know His deep love for them. That they would be transformed by that Love. I long to walk alongside these women as that transformation takes place.
Accountant/Bookkeeper: Funso Oderinde funso@thebridgesaskatoon.com
It is a privilege to be a part of the team at the Bridge. I have an accounting and banking background. I am also involved in church planting and mission work both in Canada and Africa. I am thankful to God for the opportunity to serve in this capacity.
Kids' Club Coordinator: Jill Peacock
Jill_peacock@hotmail.com
For a few years now, I have been volunteering with the kids club at The Bridge. I have so enjoyed getting to know the kids that come out and to take part in the feeling of family we all share on a Monday evening. I have lots of love for them, but more than that I want them to know how much Jesus loves them so that they can take that hope home to their families. I desire to see these kid's lives transformed by God's love so that they can transform the world they live in. Plus we just have so much fun together!
Jill_peacock@hotmail.com
For a few years now, I have been volunteering with the kids club at The Bridge. I have so enjoyed getting to know the kids that come out and to take part in the feeling of family we all share on a Monday evening. I have lots of love for them, but more than that I want them to know how much Jesus loves them so that they can take that hope home to their families. I desire to see these kid's lives transformed by God's love so that they can transform the world they live in. Plus we just have so much fun together!
"Free Store" Coordinator: Lavern Pratt
It is a great privilege to become part of the ministry team at The Bridge. As the "Free Store" Coordinator, I am trusting that God will direct me in creating spaces of peace and beauty where men and women can learn to be loved, whole and accepted by God’s grace. In doing so they will be freed to follow God’s plan for them and in turn, point others towards God’s grace. It is so great to see God working in the lives of the staff, volunteers and visitors of The Bridge. I am excited to be part of God’s plan for this ministry.
It is a great privilege to become part of the ministry team at The Bridge. As the "Free Store" Coordinator, I am trusting that God will direct me in creating spaces of peace and beauty where men and women can learn to be loved, whole and accepted by God’s grace. In doing so they will be freed to follow God’s plan for them and in turn, point others towards God’s grace. It is so great to see God working in the lives of the staff, volunteers and visitors of The Bridge. I am excited to be part of God’s plan for this ministry.
Finance & Donor Relations: Pat Dergousoff pat@thebridgesaskatoon.com
I first connected with The Bridge soon after we moved to Saskatoon, cut to the heart during a Bridge awareness night held at Forest Grove Community Church. After that I started helping with breakfasts which then led into serving on the Board for a couple years. And now, as of April 2018, I’m back… but this time I get to be on staff! I say “get to” because that’s just how I feel. I get to come alongside a gifted and passionate staff team as together we get to serve and pour into “the least of these.”
I first connected with The Bridge soon after we moved to Saskatoon, cut to the heart during a Bridge awareness night held at Forest Grove Community Church. After that I started helping with breakfasts which then led into serving on the Board for a couple years. And now, as of April 2018, I’m back… but this time I get to be on staff! I say “get to” because that’s just how I feel. I get to come alongside a gifted and passionate staff team as together we get to serve and pour into “the least of these.”
Maintenance & Men's Ministry Assistant: Kent Peters kent@thebridgesaskatoon.com I have been on the ministry team at The Bridge since October of 2012. The Lord began to stir my heart for the people living in the 20th street community many years ago. Before I came on to the team I was in prayer and told the Lord I wanted to serve Him, and be used by Him. Blessed be the name of the Lord!