OUR MISSION
Jesus followers building bridges to meet tangible needs, equip leaders and transform our city
Our History
About 20 years ago a group of pastors came together to pray for each other. At some point one of them asked “This is great, providing fellowship for each other, but what are we doing in the community to make a difference?” And that is how the concept of Arlington Bridge Builders was birthed. ABB is a coalition of churches, ministries and individuals who join together to share the Good News, make disciples and meet practical needs.
Each pastor or community leader dreams of a ministry initiative that touches everyone in our city but is not able to do it by themselves. The Goliath in our community is best addressed as we link arms together in Jesus name.
Arlington Bridge Builders combines the strengths and resources to address the problems and challenges that seem too big for any single one of us so people in need get real, timely and tangible help.
Our county is only 26 square miles, it is the 7th wealthiest in the country, and yet we have many neighbors that live in extreme poverty. We are also very diverse, with more than 100 different people groups from all over the world who speak 125 different languages, how do we serve effectively?
The answer, is to bring kingdom minded churches together. We work to equip these partners with resources, support and opportunities so that they might better reach their communities.
Our job then is to build bridges that ultimately bring hope to every corner of Arlington VA.
Please explore our website. We hope you join us on our endeavor to strategically impact our community.
Each pastor or community leader dreams of a ministry initiative that touches everyone in our city but is not able to do it by themselves. The Goliath in our community is best addressed as we link arms together in Jesus name.
Arlington Bridge Builders combines the strengths and resources to address the problems and challenges that seem too big for any single one of us so people in need get real, timely and tangible help.
Our county is only 26 square miles, it is the 7th wealthiest in the country, and yet we have many neighbors that live in extreme poverty. We are also very diverse, with more than 100 different people groups from all over the world who speak 125 different languages, how do we serve effectively?
The answer, is to bring kingdom minded churches together. We work to equip these partners with resources, support and opportunities so that they might better reach their communities.
Our job then is to build bridges that ultimately bring hope to every corner of Arlington VA.
Please explore our website. We hope you join us on our endeavor to strategically impact our community.
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Our Vision is to see a thriving and unified body
of believers, in which:
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Our Community is multi-ethnic and diverse racially and socio-economically. Arlington is culturally diverse, with lots of people groups from over 100 countries. It is also the seventh richest county in the country, and yet extreme poverty lives side-by-side with vast wealth. We run several programs that allow us to share God's love and meet practical needs through:
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OUR CORE VALUES
Because of the radical good news of what Jesus Christ has done for us in His death and resurrection, we go, we love, and we serve in His name.
(1 Corinthians 15:1-8; Romans 1:16-17)
Action Driven
Jesus’ love compels us to actively serve our neighbors with the greatest needs. (Matthew 25:40)
Bold Beliefs
We believe Jesus is:
• Revolutionary – He alone can change the motivations of our heart.
• Relevant - He is current to every culture and circumstance.
• Relational – He shapes how we love, relate, and share the good news with others.
Therefore, we invite people to know Him and empower leaders to serve others.
(2 Corinthians 5:14-20; Matthew 28:18-20)
Blessing Our Community
Jesus calls us to bless our neighbors, our community and transform our city, in partnership with gospel-centered churches.
(Jeremiah 29:7; Isaiah 58; 1 Peter 3:8-9)
(1 Corinthians 15:1-8; Romans 1:16-17)
Action Driven
Jesus’ love compels us to actively serve our neighbors with the greatest needs. (Matthew 25:40)
Bold Beliefs
We believe Jesus is:
• Revolutionary – He alone can change the motivations of our heart.
• Relevant - He is current to every culture and circumstance.
• Relational – He shapes how we love, relate, and share the good news with others.
Therefore, we invite people to know Him and empower leaders to serve others.
(2 Corinthians 5:14-20; Matthew 28:18-20)
Blessing Our Community
Jesus calls us to bless our neighbors, our community and transform our city, in partnership with gospel-centered churches.
(Jeremiah 29:7; Isaiah 58; 1 Peter 3:8-9)
Meet Practical Needs
With a Kingdom mindset and geographic focus on our county, we connect churches and resources to local and practical needs |
Share the Gospel
We earn the right and privilege to share Good News in our city through authentic service, genuine friendship and intentional love in action |
Make Disciples
We empower followers of Jesus and equip believers to be the light and salt in our community. We know, grow and go into our city as agents of reconciliation |
our hopes and prayers
- To inspire to live out our belief and hope in Christ
- To help our community experience God's love by our example and witness
- To model love in action as our method of transformational discipleship
- To train and equip local churches to think outside their walls
- To address the practical needs in our community
- To trust the Holy Spirit to direct our efforts and guide our partnerships
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Address:
PO BOX 40481 Arlington, VA 22204 |
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Telephone: (703) 357-3007 Email: ContactArlingtonBridge@gmail.com |
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