"CONNECTING A DYING WORLD...TO A RISEN SAVIOR"
our
vision
At The Bridge Phoenix, our mission is to proclaim the transformative gospel of Jesus Christ, equipping disciples through dynamic Christian education and living out the call to justice and compassion in our community. We are firmly committed to evangelizing with boldness, teaching with excellence, and working tirelessly to address social inequities. Rooted in faith and love, we strive to empower individuals and families to grow spiritually, serve selflessly, and impact the world for God’s glory
our
mission
We envision a thriving, Christ-centered community where lives are transformed through the power of the gospel, minds are renewed through lifelong Christian education, and justice is the order of the day. Guided by faith and empowered by the Holy Spirit, we seek to be a beacon of hope in Phoenix and the surrounding areas. Our goal is to be a church that bridges divides, uplifts the marginalized, and inspires generations to live out God’s love and purpose in every area of their lives.
our ministry pillars
Evangelism:
Door to door outreach, community events, community employment fairs, and church-sponsored connection opportunities.
Education:
Building believers through the intensive study of
God’s word.
Social Justice:
Being an active advocate for marginalized,
oppressed, and underserved people and communities
meet our pastor
elder rodney martin
Visionary & founder
Elder Rodney C. Martin brings over four decades of ministry experience and a heart for people to his leadership at The Bridge Phoenix. A native of Joliet, Illinois, Elder Martin was raised in a Christian home where faith, family, and service were foundational. He accepted Christ at the age of seven and has been actively involved in church ministry ever since, serving in roles ranging from Minister of Music to Praise and Worship Leader, Sunday School Teacher, and Assistant Youth Leader.
Elder Martin answered his call to preach in 1998 and was officially ordained to the office of Elder on August 13, 2023, by Bishop Carl A. Pierce Sr., his spiritual father. In 2024, he graduated Summa Cum Laude from Berkeley School of Theology with a Master of Divinity degree, further deepening his commitment to teaching and proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Beyond the pulpit, Elder Martin is a seasoned professional in the field of Human Resources and People Operations. With over 25 years of experience, he currently serves as the Director of Performance and Development for a Minority Depository Institution headquartered in Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles. His professional expertise includes employee relations, leadership development, and organizational strategy. Throughout his career, he has held key roles in both corporate and nonprofit sectors, working with respected organizations such as ABN AMRO, Wells Fargo, AON, and Capital Area Pediatrics.
He is also a gifted singer, songwriter, and co-founder of A Chosen Generation (ACG) Ministries, a youth and young adult gospel ensemble that originated in his hometown of Joliet.
At The Bridge Phoenix, Elder Martin leads with a passion for bridging divides, renewing minds through sound biblical teaching, and building a Christ-centered community that reflects justice, love, and transformation. He shares his life’s journey with his daughter Sabrina and two grandchildren, Gabrielle and Brandon Jr., who continue to be his greatest joy.
