WHO WE ARE

We exist to help people know, follow,
and share Jesus. 

OUR STORY

Since their beginning years of ministry, Pastor Demetric and Latisha have known that they would be involved somewhere in church ministry; however, when God began to plant the seed of launching a church, both of them were shocked! In the Fall of 2019, they began to experience a "supernatural love" for Winter Haven, Florida. Demetric and Latisha made the exciting decision to obey the call of God by launching a Spirit-empowered, life-giving church in order to reach those who are far from God. Pastor Demetric holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management and Marketing from Evangel University and Latisha holds a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University.

Pastor Demetric and Latisha live in Winter Haven with their four children Myah, Kylah, Nia, Jeremiah, and dogs Roman and Lucky. They love game nights with family and friends. 

OUR MISSION AND VISION

Our Mission

Be the Bridge for people
to KNOW, FOLLOW, and SHARE Jesus. 

Our Vision

Life life connected with God, People, and Irrational Generosity

CORE BELIEFS

The following are the core beliefs of Bridge Church based on the foundational truths taught in the Bible. All of our teaching and ministry is rooted in and flows out of these biblical doctrines. 

God

There is one eternally existing God who has three distinct persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. He is the creator of all that exists, both visible and invisible, and is therefore worthy of all glory and praise. God is perfect in love, power, holiness, goodness, knowledge, wisdom, justice, and mercy. He is unchangeable and therefore is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow. 

Revelation

God has revealed himself to us through His son, Jesus Christ, who is the visible image of the invisible God, the Holy scriptures, and through all of creation itself.

Mankind

Humans, both male and female, were created in God's image for His glory. The first humans, Adam and Eve, were created without sin and were appointed as caretakers for the rest of God's creation.

The Fall

When Adam and Eve chose not to obey God, they ceased to be what they were made to be and became distorted images of God. This caused them to fall out of fellowship with God, fracturing all of creation ever since that time. 

Salvation

Jesus Christ came to reconcile us with God. He lived a life without sin and willingly died on the cross to pay the penalty for out transgressions. God raised Him from the dead and now, by grace, offers us a free gift of eternal life to all who follow Christ, by faith, as their Lord and Savior. That is why salvation can be found in Christ alone. 

Resurrection

Jesus Christ is returning one day to judge both the living and the dead and to usher in the fullness of God's kingdom on earth.

The Church

The Church is meant to be the visible body of Christ, sent into the world to glorify God and proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ.

OUR TEAM

Demetric Phillips

Lead Pastor

Ezekiel Ribuca

Bridge Youth Director

Kellie Tobey

Next Steps Director

Latisha Phillips

Family Ministries Director

Torrie Ribuca

Bridge Youth Director

Frankie Tobey

Facilities Director

Kayla Camacho

Worship Director

Katy Perry

Bridge Kids Director

Arabia Burton

Creative Director

Willie Camacho

Music Director

Shanna Ancona

First Impressions Director