Our Mission: What The Bridge Does
Our Mission: Equip. Connect. Transform.
"Let the saints be joyful in glory; Let them sing aloud on their beds." Psalm 149:5 (NKJV)
Our Vision To build Kingdom-centered communities, cities within cities, across nations, where people, values, and systems flourish and transform the world around them.
"And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ." Ephesians 4:11-12 (NKJV)
Our Mission To develop people, leaders, and organizations through education, support, and community, equipping them to transform their world in every region we serve.
Our Purpose Connecting bridges to bring cultural transformation.
Equip – Helping every person discover their God-given purpose.
Connect –Cultivating intergenerational, cross-cultural communities that carry Kingdom DNA.
Transform –Engaging the systems of society so that God's reign reshapes culture.
Our Values: How We Live the Mandate
We choose respect and dignity in every interaction, placing value on people above position or preference. This means listening before speaking, considering others' perspectives, and extending grace even in disagreement.
What Makes The Bridge Unique
The Bridge stands apart by holding multiple tensions well. We're generational and global, reaching across ages and cultures simultaneously. We carry a dual lens of impact, believing God calls us to both change systems and serve people in their sphere of influence. One generation commends God's works to another (Psalm 145:4), and we take that mandate seriously by building leaders who will outlast us. We operate with marketplace awareness, recognizing the Lord's claim over all spheres of life (Psalm 24:1), not just religious spaces. We practice cultural intelligence, speaking with both conviction and sensitivity in a post-church, multicultural society. The Bridge is prophetic and practical, disrupting what needs to change while stabilizing what God is building.
Our Convictions: The Bridge's Backbone
These are not commentary. They are the backbone of how we move. First, our theological foundation is clear: apostolic ministry is functional, not positional. We don't chase titles or credentials. Our credibility rests in service, fruit, and faithfulness over time. Second, we operate with a practical anchor. Every initiative we launch must pass three tests: Does it equip people? Does it connect generations? Does it transform systems? If it fails any of these, we don't do it. Third, we embrace cultural intelligence. We minister in a post-church, de-churched, and multicultural society. That means our language must hold both conviction and sensitivity. We speak truth without compromise, but we also listen well and honor the diverse backgrounds of those we serve. Finally, we carry a prophetic mandate. The Bridge is both stabilizing and disruptive. We secure what God is building while dismantling systems of injustice, division, and false authority. These convictions define how The Bridge speaks, moves, and measures its assignment. They are not optional. They are essential.
The Generational Mandate
We carry a generational mandate: to set the stage for the fifth generation by building leaders and communities that embody God's glory in every sphere of life.
This is not about preserving the past. It's about preparing the future.
Meet the Builder
Apostle Melvin Green is a pioneering and revolutionary spiritual leader with a resounding message of reformation and transformation. He is the visionary founder and builder of Bridge International, an Apostolic Center with approximately 110 branches across Kenya, Uganda, Mombasa, and Malawi. In addition to his ministry work, Apostle Green is the CEO of Optimum Facility Management (OFM), a thriving multi-million-dollar enterprise.
Born and raised in Pontiac, Michigan, Apostle Green's spiritual journey was profoundly shaped during his decade of faithful service at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, where he was blessed and released into ministry by the late Apostle Eddie L. Long in 2012. In 2018, he transitioned from the pastoral office to the apostolic under the mentorship of Apostle Buddy Crum. On Sunday, May 22, 2022, he was officially commissioned as an Apostle during a worship service at Life Center Church in Dunwoody, Georgia.
Apostle Green is committed to continuous growth and education. He is currently enrolled at Liberty University, pursuing a degree in Leadership Management, with an anticipated graduation in 2026. He is also a certified Second-Class Power Engineer.
Beyond his professional and ministerial accomplishments, Apostle Green is a devoted family man. He is married to Roshaunda Green, and together they are blessed with four children and five grandchildren.