The Bridge Staff
Steve Brethour – Lead Pastor
Hi, I'm Steve. I have the privilege of serving as Lead Pastor at The Bridge Community Church. For more than 35 years, I've been passionate about helping people discover the hope, grace, and purpose found in Jesus Christ. Whether I'm preaching on a Sunday morning, sharing a coffee, or walking alongside someone through a difficult season, my desire is to help people take their next step in their relationship with God.
At The Bridge, We're committed to being a safe place where people can discover Jesus. I believe everyone deserves a place where they can ask honest questions, explore faith, experience genuine community, and encounter God's love without judgment. My heart is to teach God's Word in a way that is faithful to Scripture, relevant to everyday life, and centred on the transforming grace of Christ.
When I'm not at the church, you'll probably find me with a Starbucks coffee in hand, on a golf course trying to improve my game, coaching volleyball, or cheering on the San Francisco 49ers. I'm grateful to call Bancroft home and consider it a privilege to serve this community and be part of what God is doing through The Bridge.
If you have any questions about The Bridge or if you would like to get together for a coffee please email at – steve@thebridgebancroft.ca
Kevin Martin – Teaching Pastor
My ideal day off… starts by leisurely waking up beside my beautiful wife. We make our way to the deck and get lost in our coffee and conversation while enjoying the beautiful view of the lake. I cook breakfast for my three teenage kids. This is followed by a day on the water fishing, cruising, floating, swimming and taking sporadic breaks to indulge in barbecued food. When evening comes we enjoy surf and turf with good friends and take the opportunity to solve all of the world’s problems. Sleep comes easy after a perfect day like that.
On the rest of my days… There is no "normal" day when juggling a part time Teaching Pastor role with a variety of other part time market place roles. On any given day I could be preparing a sermon, negotiating a multi-million dollar construction contract, teaching first aid, auctioning firearms, guarding a prisoner or on the road estimating. In the evenings I could be watching or involved in my kids sports, serving as an auxiliary police constable, playing sports myself or having family time at home. In all of this I strive to discover and reveal Jesus, who meets everyone where they are. I love this life that Christ is leading me through and the vast variety of opportunities he gives me to use my gifts.
