Lead Pastor Bridge Church Lima

Overview

Church Name:
The Bridge Church Lima

Address: 2760

E. Bluelick Rd., Lima, Ohio 45801

Average Attendance: 100

Church Website:

Full Name:
Luke Taviano

Phone:

Email:

Position

Description:

Church Overview

Church Name:
The Bridge Church
- The Perfect Church for People Who Aren’t

Denomination:
Independent

Founded: 2019

Average Attendance: 100

Worship Style:
Contemporary

Service Time: 9:45am

Vision Statement: To reach our community with the unchanging message of hope that is found in a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and help them to develop their faith and be equipped to fulfill their God given calling.

Mission Statement: The Bridge church was established in 2019 to be a church that would be welcoming to people who might not feel comfortable or welcome in a church setting, with the desire to be a perfect place for people who are not perfect. Our vision statement discusses our desire to reach our community with the unchanging message of hope that is found in personal relationship with Jesus.

The leadership of The Bridge would like to focus that vision on serving the demographic of young adults. We would like to partner in ministry with leaders that are passionate about connecting with young adults and have insight on what the body of Christ can do to draw them into relationship with Jesus.

Collaborative Ministry Model: The Bridge is interested in accomplishing this mission by using a unique ministry model that would be made up of a team of individuals sharing both pulpit and ministry responsibilities. This collaborative model would be based on the five-fold ministries as outlined in Ephesians 4:11-13, with each of the individuals operating within their areas of gifting. The first step to implementing this model is to find a Lead Pastor.

• Biblical Truth:
  We stand firmly on God’s Word as our ultimate authority, shaping everything we believe, teach, and practice.
• Worship:
  Gather to glorify God in spirit and truth.
• Discipleship:
  Come alongside believers, helping them develop a stronger faith and a lifestyle of daily obedience to Jesus.
• Community:
  We desire to love and serve one another as the body of Christ, building authentic relationships that strengthen believers and reach the lost.
• Outreach:
  Build bridges into our local community through evangelistic events and through acts of service, sharing God’s love. “Love God, Love People”

Location:

Lima, OH

Key Demographics:
Family-oriented, rural setting

Schools &

Education:

Resides in the Bath school district.

Lima is a city in Allen County, Ohio, United States, and its county seat. As of the 2024 census, the city had a population of 35,579. It is located in northwest Ohio along Interstate 75, approximately 72 miles north of Dayton, 78 miles southwest of Toledo, and 63 miles southeast of Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Lima was founded in 1831. It is the principal city of the Lima metropolitan area, which had 102,000 residents in 2024 and is included in the Lima–Van Wert–Wapakoneta combined statistical area. The Lima Army Tank Plant, officially called the Joint Systems Manufacturing Center, was built in 1941 and is the sole producer of the M1 Abrams tank. Lima serves as a regional hub with a history of railroads, oil, and manufacturing, alongside higher education including Ohio State Lima Campus, UNOH, Ohio State Beauty Academy and nearby Ohio Northern University and Bluffton College.

The Lead Pastor (full-time or part-time) of The Bridge Church will serve as the primary spiritual leader, teacher, providing vision, pastoral care, and leadership in alignment with our mission and values.

Collaborative Ministry Model: The Bridge is interested in accomplishing this mission by using a unique ministry model that would be made up of a team of individuals sharing both pulpit and ministry responsibilities. This collaborative model would be based on the five-fold ministries as outlined in Ephesians 4:11-13, with each of the individuals operating within their areas of gifting. The first step to implementing this model is to find a Lead Pastor.

Lead Pastor Salary: $30,000 – $40,000

Lead Pastor Role: The Lead…