NEXT STEPS
WHATEVER IT IS THAT BROUGHT YOU TO BRIDGEWATER, YOU HAD A JOURNEY TO GET HERE. WE want to help you keep growing.
DISCOVER BRIDGEWATER
If you'd like to learn more about what we believe, or what your next step might be, join us for Discovery Class at one of our campuses. We'll offer an introduction to our beliefs and philosophy of ministry. This class comes with no strings attached, but if you'd like to become a member or be baptized, this is the place to start! To sign up, just fill out the form below.
EXPLORE FAITH
Starting Point is a group environment for conversations about faith. No questions or discussions are off limits. If you are new to Christianity, connecting with God for the first time, or reconnecting with God after being away for a while, Starting Point is for you. join us as we watch videos, eat some tasty snacks, and discuss your doubts and questions about God. For more information on the upcoming class, fill out the form below and we will reach out with more details.
FOLLOW JESUS
Who is Jesus?
In John 4:16, Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” We believe that Jesus is everything He says He is; someone who lived a perfect life in the face of the temptations of this world, and then faced death on a cross to pay the price for our sins.It’s hard to believe, right? If we are considered sinners, why would someone who lived a perfect life die for people they didn’t even know? John 3:16 says, “For God so loved the world, that He gave His one and only Son...” God loves each of us so much, that He allowed His Son to suffer for our sins.
So what do we do with what He did?
We accept it. There is no amount of work we can do to earn what He has done for us! Ephesians 2:8-9 says, “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith - and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God - not by works, so that no one can boast.”If you just made the decision to follow Jesus, or if you have questions you need to have answered, we’d love for you to reach out.
GET BAPTIZED
What is baptism?
Baptism is being immersed and then removed from water to publicly declare that you are following Jesus Christ.
Why should I be baptized?
You will be following Jesus Christ in obedience. Matthew 28:19-20A says, “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.”
Baptism shows others your commitment to follow Christ, and represents your new life after accepting Him. Romans 6:3-5 says, “Or don’t you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life. For if we have been united with him in a death like his, we will certainly also be united with him in a resurrection like his.”
GROW YOUR FAITH
When you become a follower of Jesus, you begin a lifelong pursuit. 1 Peter 2:2 says, “Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation.”
To sustain growth, it’s best to have habits in place. Use the buttons below to dig further into the Bible, develop valuable skills, and build healthy rhythms for the journey.
JOIN A SMALL GROUP
Life is Better Connected
One night a week, small groups get together to talk about life and their walk with Christ. Each group is different - some have snacks, some watch videos, but all of them are doing life together. It's a place where you’re prayed for, cared for, and are missed if you can’t make it.
Why Join a Small Group?
You will build spiritually enriching relationships.
You will be in an ideal environment for spiritual growth.
You will be challenged to put God’s truth into practice.
You will be regularly prayed for and cared for.
You will enjoy regular community with other believers.
GIVE
Thank you for your interest in making more and better disciples in Northeastern Pennsylvania, the Southern Tier of New York, and in communities around the world. We believe that we give because He gave, and there’s no better investment than to give back what God has entrusted us with. Below, you can give a single gift or schedule recurring giving using your checking account, debit, or credit card.
JOIN A SERVING TEAM
SAVED PEOPLE SERVE PEOPLE
Serving is one of the ways that we can give back to the church and God while also doing what He has gifted us to do. There are many ways to serve at Bridgewater—you can be a small group leader, be involved in worship or technology, serve in kids ministry, join our Online team or even help people find parking spots at our weekend services, just to name a few.
Fill out the interest form by clicking the button below and tell us what you are interested in and we will reach out to you about available opportunities. Thanks for wanting to serve Jesus with your time and talents!
