What People Are Saying About Bridges
“This program’s key theme of viewing Mormonism as a culture rather
than as a cult is a much-needed breath of fresh air. With Mormonism
growing in the U.S., and with other forms of alternative spirituality on
the rise, there is a desperate need for Christians to be trained to view
Mormons from the perspective of long-term relationships with the
application of cross-cultural missions principles. Bridges does
precisely this and represents a promising way forward in Christian
treatments of Mormonism. I highly recommend it.” “Bridges presents an extraordinary opportunity for Christians to
learn about LDS theology, doctrine and culture in a grace filled
setting. When we begin to see Mormonism as a culture, not a cult, we can
also look inward at the things that define our culture as a church that
belongs to the historic body of Christ, to know more clearly what we
value and to value more highly what we know.” “The Bridges training program has been an essential element in
helping us establish a basis for ‘crucial conversations’ between
Evangelicals and Mormons in the Boise area. Trust and respect are the
currency of good relationship. The positive, affirming approach of
Bridges invites biblical Christians to go beyond the conflict that has
traditionally littered the history of Mormon/Evangelical interaction and
instead, establish relationships based on honest, respectful dialog that
creates light and understanding. ” “Bridges could be the most significant thing to emerge from the
Utahgames Network partnership [during the 2002 Winter Games.] Its reach
is being felt worldwide. The mission teams that came in to do ministry
who were trained with Bridges were greatly impacted. They gained a
significant understanding of this culture and learned to respect those
that live here and the relationships that will be here when they return
to their homes. Bridges did more to prepare the mission teams for
ministry in the Utah culture than any other training.” Comments from Bridges Course Participants“This is awesome. Our whole family is LDS and we were losing hope. This inspires me to change my attitudes.” “I did enjoy this workshop. It opened up my confused heart to those of the LDS church. I now have a huge burden lifted from me as I have insight now to approach my friends in a new light. Thank you.” “Very helpful and insightful. Helped me better understand who the Mormons are and what they believe. Helped me grow in my faith and realize how blessed I am.” “A great format and easy to follow and understand.” “Information was very good and presented well…Material could easily apply to ministering to people of all faiths or no faith at all.” “This was so helpful! Exceeded my expectations! Thank you!” “Excellent seminar. It helped me develop a new understanding of my Mormon neighbors and how to share with them.” “It was packed with information very well presented. Visually, it was a delight. It left me wanting to see it again.” “Gave me a lot of information and helped me as a church staff member refocus our ministry.” “Very well done. Was a conformation that the approach I have been using is the proper one. Happy I took the class.” “Great! Needs to be a requirement for all new “move-ins” to Utah who are of a Christian denomination.” “This is an excellent training resource. Praise the Lord!” “I feel as if I have been set free to my LDS co-workers and friends. These guidelines are appropriate. Thanks be to God!” “This presentation has give me a heart of intercession for Mormon people and an excellent approach to evangelism in general.” “Excellent. It was very moving to hear former LDS members discuss their lives and testimonies.” “On the whole, this was an excellent class. I really appreciated the emphasis on culture rather than cult.” |
