Meet The Staff
PASTORAL STAFF
Lead Pastors
Chris and Maydee Cooper
Revs. Chris and Maydee Cooper have been serving in ministry for over twenty years and have been the Lead Pastors at The Bridge since 2017. Pastors Chris and Maydee are passionate about serving the LaSalle community and city of Niagara Falls. Pastor Chris believes God gave him the following gifts to reach the lost: leadership development, administration, and preaching and teaching the word of God. Pastor Maydee serves the church by teaching women's Bible studies and leading worship. Chris loves golfing and fishing in his free time, and Maydee enjoys cross stitching, word searches, and reading.
Family Life and Communications Pastor
Mike Fiore
Rev. Michael and Lindsay Fiore began their ministry journey here at the Bridge Church in 2019. Michael facilitates our weekly Bible study and Iron Workers Men’s Fellowship. Lindsay serves as a nursery and child care volunteer. While owning two local businesses, the Fiores are passionate about building strong relationships within the church and reaching out to those in need in their community. They are dedicated to serving God and spreading His love to everyone they meet.
Next Gen Pastor
Tom Tweedle
Pastor Tom and Katie have been serving churches, youth, and young adults in New York and Pennsylvania for over 15 years. Pastor Tom is passionate about helping young people build a lifelong foundation in Jesus. He does this through biblical teaching, building biblical community, and telling dad jokes. In his spare time, he enjoys playing volleyball, watching football and baseball, and traveling with his wife.
Community Engagement Pastor-in-Training
Frankie Andrews
Coming soon!
Pastor Emeritus
Pastor Jeff Vogt
Rev. Jeff and Marcella Vogt have been serving in various leadership roles within the church for over ten years. Pastor Jeff's heart's desire is to reach as many people for Christ as he is given opportunity, to teach God's word, and to demonstrate servant leadership. Pastor Jeff enjoys history, following world events, golfing, taking trips to visit his family in NJ and MI, bike riding, walking, and enjoying nature.
MINISTRY LEADERS
Children's Director
Julie Fava
Coming soon!
Chaplain for Grace for the Journey
Pastor Jan Burnett
Pastor Jan has over 35 years of leadership experience in churches across Western and Central New York and overseas. She is dedicated to bringing Jesus’ love, hope and compassion to community members, especially those who are in nursing homes or homebound. She shares this passion with the growing and dedicated team at Grace for the Journey, who serve with her in multiple facilities. Her hobbies include time with family and friends, enjoying nature at “The Falls,” traveling, football, and cooking.