A personal and spiritual process,
Impacting people, places and problems,
And we want to share this with you.
We have worked for nearly two decades establishing a track record; defusing wars and bringing hope to complex problems (especially between Muslims & Christians). We are now committed to sharing this "blueprint" with you.
Whether applying this blueprint to undermine the unjustifiable causes of radicalism or in average everyday family conflicts - it works just the same.
“I saw up close and personal not only that it works, but how it works.”
Aaron Daniel Taylor - Independent Film Maker, Author & Producer
This is not another nice sounding interfaith group or universalistic utopia:
- But instead a constructive, faith-based Jesus-centric blueprint to impact people, places and problems.
- Working with along with others, we have tested it for two decades...and it works, consistently!
What Difference Does It Make?!
Do you want to make a meaningful difference?
- Because it works; opening a door for God to impact people and real world conflicts!
- Rather than promoting fear and focusing on symptoms, our real world track record has shown that this "blueprint" is hopeful and redemptive.
- A scripturally based "blueprint" to undermine and heal factors that fuel war, justify radicalism, contributing to displacement and humanitarian crises.
Sudan: Two Sudanese Christians released from prison.
Christian Prisoners - Released!
Partnering with Congressman Trent Franks, Congressman Tom Garret & Hardwired to release Christian prisoners including Rev. Hassan Abduraheem Kodi Taour and Abdulmonem Abdumawla. Many of these prisoners faced life in prison but were subsequently given a pardon directly from President Omar al-Bashir. (See also the pardon of Pastor Petr Jasek earlier in 2017).
A LETTER TO PRESIDENT TRUMP: We would like to inform you that there has been a positive communication between Mr. Osama Nabil Sobhi with former congressman Mark Siljander of Bridges (NGO) (VA) regarding the release of detainees in Sudan that was initiated by Congressman Trent Franks, (AZ). *(Resulting in their release)*
Abdel Flaviz Alkdgri - Director of Peace,
Program of Disarmament/Demolition & Reintegration Commission (DDRC) Sudan
Sudan: Christian prisoner Petr Jasek receives a pardon from president Omar al-Bashir.
Christian Prisoner - Released!
Partnering with Hardwired (NGO) to release Christian prisoners including Petr Jasek (Czech) who was given 20 years to life in prison. Petr was released largely because of a long standing record of " friendship diplomacy " established by Bridges & its partners.
Former Congressman Mark Siljander has been in Sudan for the past week to make a personal appeal for Mr. Jasek on Hardwired’s behalf, which led to his release.
Central African Republic: Three hostages released and peace treaty signed (Muslim / Christian militia groups).
Hostages Released - Muslim/Christian War Peace Treaty
Two trips filled with powerful encounters with Muslim & Christian militia leaders to gain the release of 3 hostages taken by Anti Balaka forces, and worked with many of the 10 factions toward signing of a peace treaty. French citizens Claudia Priest, Father Gustave along with C.A.R. Minister of Youth & Sports Armel Sayo were set free as a result of the powerful message of reconciliation.
Sudan: Meriam Ibrahim, released from prison.
Christian Prisoner Released
Twice Bridges dispatched Peacemaker Dr. Jeff Burns as part of a larger team, to pray with the regime resulting in the release of Meriam Ibrahim. Meriam was imprisoned while birthing a baby in chains; she was sentenced to death for refusing to renounce her faith.
Meriam & Her Baby (she had in prison) Recently Set Free.
Bridges team members include: Dr. Jeff Burns, Todd Hendricks & Bob Aramony (pictured above)
Iran: Two Christian women sentenced for apostasy released from prison.
Christian Prisoners Released
Iranian leadership was presented a alternate spiritual path to the court system that resulted in the release of two Iranians, Marzieh Amirizadeh & Maryam Rostampour, imprisoned for 255 days as “converts to Christianity”. They were charged with apostasy and blasphemy. If convicted they would have been executed.
Sudan: UN peacekeepers deployed to stop the Darfur genocide.
Nearly a dozen visits to Sudan over 18+ months praying with President Omar al-Bashir, working directly with the U.N. secretary general and the U.S. envoy to Sudan, reversing his intransigence to deploy U.N. Peacekeeping Forces mitigating the “genocide”, mass rapes and 2.2 million displaced.
A Blueprint For Breaking This Logjam Of Dissension That Contributes To So Much Conflict Today.
Hon. James Baker III - Former Secretary Of State
A precious balm for wounds that need to be healed and a most sincere and effective antidote..
Dr. Seyyed Hossein Nasr,
University Professor of Islamic Studies at the George Washington University, Washington D.C.*ADM Endorsement*
I am convinced that (this) approach can truly change enemies into friends.
Dr. Tawfik Hamid,
Islamic scholar, former member of Jamma'a Islameia, a terror organization
He is on the cusp of what will prove literally to be the tipping point in realigning radical terrorist enemies.
Hon. Edwin Meese,
fmr. U.S. Attorney General and Fellow at the Heritage Foundation
The Track Record of a Proven Model:
- These examples are not intended to exalt our work because they are accomplished by the Spirit (God does the real work).
- Rather this track record of success is to encourage YOU that this blueprint works in the most complex global and domestic situations.
- It has saved marriages, re-united families and even stopped wars. The Toolkit is in part an effective tool to equip you to do the same.
Large & Small Scale Impact:
- This sensible and relational blueprint is just as effective in personal family conflicts at home as it is in the seemingly hopeless international crises.
Our Big Opportunity:
- If Muslims and Christians apply this model together, we will see a spiritual awakening powerful enough to easily defeat homegrown radicalism; replacing fear, Islam-o-phobia and mistrust with hope, awakening and security.
- Muslims and Christians combined make up over half of the worlds population; we must address the factors that divide us and contribute to conflicts around the world.
Identify how you can begin pursuing opportunities for reconciliation in your community.
*Bridges developed the “Trac5” model which augments and empowers traditional diplomatic, political, military & economic tracks of engagement. We do not claim it alone is solely responsible for outcomes.
