Crossing
Bridges works
with individuals, families, churches, schools, and other
organizations to promote awareness of the needs and
abilities of persons facing disabling conditions.
Believing that all persons are created in the image of
God and are unconditionally loved by God, and that no
person should be diminished by another, even by
unintentional words of actions, Crossing
Bridges seeks
to:
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Equip others with the
knowledge and skill to work effectively with individuals
and families affected by disability
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Promote disability
awareness and ministry in area churches
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Encourage people with
disabilities to discover, develop, and use their gifts and
talents in service to God and others
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Empower others through
evangelism, discipleship, and leadership development
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Learn more about Crossing Bridges by
clicking on the following links (pdf files):
Excellence
in Missions
Ministry
Focus and Philosophy
Crossing
Bridges, Inc.
Crossing Bridges seeks
to affiliate with indigenous ministries to help prepare
Christians for leadership roles in churches and
para-church organizations so that they may effectively
bring light and hope to people in need through evangelism,
discipleship, and promoting social justice. our desire is
that the Christian Church become a model of inclusiveness
where people, disabled and able-bodied, experience an
atmosphere of belonging as the minister to and with one
another.
"I will
bring them to my holy mountain and give them joy in my
house of prayer. They will be welcome to worship . . . my
house of worship will be known as a house of prayer for
all people." Isaiah 56:7 (The Message)
Crossing Bridges is a International
Affiliate Ministry of the Joni and Friends International
Disability Center