If you had told me a year ago that I would be a member of a church today, I would have laughed hysterically. I have not “belonged” to a church since I was probably eight. As a child, the church felt so militant- going through the motions and serving the time, but I always felt like it was a punishment. My experiences in church and Catholic school gave me a sense of God and Jesus' presence, and I believed in God, but never believed he was bound to a location, so if I needed to pray, I could do that anywhere. Last August, my husband and I had a discussion about instilling morals and beliefs in our daughter. We considered returning to church for her upbringing. We decided to return to what we knew and grew up with, and I just couldn’t. The service had that same militant feel; I had no idea what I was supposed to take away from the sermon, and my daughter kept asking, “Can we go yet?” We went home, knowing that was definitely not our path back. My husband began to research other churches, I personally felt that faith should be a joyful celebration. Eventually, my husband stumbled upon a sermon posted by Junior online and I kept expressing my interest in attending the church with the windows across from Randhurst. Shortly after, we received a flyer in the mail about The Bridge, which caught our attention. In October, we made the decision to attend this church, and it turned out to be the best decision we could have made for our family, our faith, and building a genuine community. What they offer at The Bridge is a celebration of faith! I can vividly recall the first sermon by Pastor Scott, and I knew I would be coming back. This church has brought so much value into our lives in unexpected ways. Our perspective on life and our ability to serve with intention has been transformed by our belief and comprehension of God's daily influence in our lives. If you’re seeking a deeper connection with God and Jesus Christ, this church is the perfect place to celebrate your connection and faith. Whether you’re looking for guidance, support, help, hope, healing, or simply a sense of community, WE highly recommend you come to THE BRIDGE. You’ll find everything you need to enrich your life and grow spiritually. Finally, I just want to share that I was baptized with my husband in April, and because The Bridge is expanding into Glenview this September I am supporting the opening. I want to welcome others into this community and space the way we were welcomed, so if you’re on the fence about coming back to church or coming for the first time, hop on over and we will welcome you at the door.

This is such a great Church. All biblical with the Pastor doing a great job showing how the message read each week applies to our everyday lives. I also love how he shows pictures or areas on map of middle east where events took place. It really ties it all together. A great place to be spiritually fed.

The Des Plaines location is one of three. The others are Randhurst and Northside in Chicago which is where I worship. If you are searching for a church where God is at the center of everything, the people are warm and friendly, there's something for everyone no matter what age and where you can grow in your relationship with JESUS ------ look no further. Come join us and it just might change your life.

Amazing community! We recently moved to IL from MI & did not know anyone. As soon as we found this church, we became part of a community. Our son went to VBS & was very happy. The programs they have for kids are awesome. I was welcomed into the mom group & started going to play dates. I really enjoy the services, both the worship & message are very inspiring. There's so many groups. People really reach out & want to connect with each other. I was very scared of moving away from our friends & family. Thanks to this church we are off to a great start!

Love visiting this place while in Chicago. We go nearly every time we visit family.

Great church. 3 locations, each with a Campus pastor and then we a Senior pastor and Lead Teaching pastor. So on any given weekend you will blessed by either the Campus, Senior or Lead Teaching pastor. They alternate. Real cool.

My family absolutely loves this place! The messages are home runs and they can turn ancient scripture to modern day living principles. Staff has high energy and a pleasure to be around.

Live atmosphere, great Preacher. I rarely go to church. It was inspirational!