Our Ministry Team
Founder/ Director and 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.
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.
Floor Manager & 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.
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.
Leadership Team Administrator: Luisa Marcal
luisa@thebridgesaskatoon.com
It is a joy to serve in the area of administration. It is joy and passion to “add to the ministry” by facilitating the vision through organization, coordination and application of resources unto the purpose, vision and mission of the Bridge to the community. The Bridge is a great place for people of all diverse backgrounds to come and have a cup of coffee, feel that it is a safe place to meet with friends, share a meal together or just visit and stay a while.
luisa@thebridgesaskatoon.com
It is a joy to serve in the area of administration. It is joy and passion to “add to the ministry” by facilitating the vision through organization, coordination and application of resources unto the purpose, vision and mission of the Bridge to the community. The Bridge is a great place for people of all diverse backgrounds to come and have a cup of coffee, feel that it is a safe place to meet with friends, share a meal together or just visit and stay a while.
Volunteer & Donations 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!
Building Maintenance: 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!
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!
Ministries 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.
Kitchen Coordinator: Kris Vanderlinde
kris@thebridgesaskatoon.com
It gives me great joy to serve the community, especially the children who come into our building. 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.
kris@thebridgesaskatoon.com
It gives me great joy to serve the community, especially the children who come into our building. 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.
Men’s Ministry Leader: 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.
Volunteer Coordinator Assistant/Give-Away Room Assistant: Tracy Block
volunteer@thebridgesaskatoon.com
I feel so incredibly blessed to be a part of this team of people, working together to show God’s unconditional love, and share the hope we have in Him. I had the opportunity to volunteer here for a couple of years, and I just loved to see how God was using this ministry to bless the people of Saskatoon. God has placed in my heart a love for the people of this community. As the Assistant Volunteer Coordinator, I pray God will use me to create opportunities where people will be able to encounter Jesus.
volunteer@thebridgesaskatoon.com
I feel so incredibly blessed to be a part of this team of people, working together to show God’s unconditional love, and share the hope we have in Him. I had the opportunity to volunteer here for a couple of years, and I just loved to see how God was using this ministry to bless the people of Saskatoon. God has placed in my heart a love for the people of this community. As the Assistant Volunteer Coordinator, I pray God will use me to create opportunities where people will be able to encounter Jesus.
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.
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!
Youth Ministry Leader/Worship Ministry Leader: Ryan Falk
ryan@thebridgesaskatoon.com
My wife Randi and I have the privilege of leading the youth ministry here at the Bridge. Our heart is to see God’s kingdom come in Saskatoon and to see the lost and broken come to Jesus here they will find rest. It is also our desire to see the church united, alive and radiating the glory and power of Jesus. It is through intimacy with Jesus that our lives are transformed and we desire for the youth of our city to become passionate lovers of Jesus who impact the world around them.
ryan@thebridgesaskatoon.com
My wife Randi and I have the privilege of leading the youth ministry here at the Bridge. Our heart is to see God’s kingdom come in Saskatoon and to see the lost and broken come to Jesus here they will find rest. It is also our desire to see the church united, alive and radiating the glory and power of Jesus. It is through intimacy with Jesus that our lives are transformed and we desire for the youth of our city to become passionate lovers of Jesus who impact the world around them.
Give-Away Room Coordinator: Lavern Pratt
It is a great privilege to become part of the ministry team at The Bridge. As the Give-Away Room 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 Give-Away Room 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.
Shepherd/Discipleship Development: Pat Dergousoff
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.”
Community & Donor Relations: Caleb James
I believe that healing and real change occurs in humility and through an intentional community. The Bridge is a safe community that cares for and facilitates this change. Here people are able to find physical rest and spiritual comfort. I am blessed to serve with a team of dedicated people who are passionate about God and people.
I believe that healing and real change occurs in humility and through an intentional community. The Bridge is a safe community that cares for and facilitates this change. Here people are able to find physical rest and spiritual comfort. I am blessed to serve with a team of dedicated people who are passionate about God and people.