Brandon hails from Waxahachie, Texas, which is 20 minutes south of Dallas.

After high school graduation, he attended Texas A&M University and graduated with honors in 2007 with a bachelor's degree in business administration.

Brandon also is a graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary, where he earned a master's degree in theology with a focus in pastoral ministries. During his last year of seminary, Brandon was selected to preach during Senior Chapel by his professors. This opportunity is only afforded to four men out of the entire seminary.

His ministry experience includes more than 10 years as a minister of music in churches in the DFW metroplex. Churches of all colors and denominations have invited him to preach at numerous revivals and conferences. He also has served as a director of Christian education. In 2014, he was appointed to assistant pastor at Christ Willing Workers' Baptist church in Dallas.

He is married to Connie and together they have three children, Brandon Jr., Briana, Lily.

God has been preparing Emily for her role as The Bridge’s Director of Operations for most of her life. She was raised at our “mother church,” West Evangelical Free Church, and God early planted in her character seeds of care and concern for people in need which is a value we share at The Bridge.

She graduated from John Brown University in Siloam Spring, AR with a bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design and enjoys using those skills as needed at The Bridge. When Emily graduated, she filled in as Receptionist at WEFC for a brief time which enabled her to see the inner workings of a church office. Then she gained five years of experience as an Office Administrator in a public setting.

The Bridge Church’s mission quickly became a passion for Emily, and she enjoys using her abilities to further that mission. Emily enjoys spending time with her husband, Jeff, son, Micah, and her family and friends.

Vanida was born in Thailand and at the age of 3, she and her mother moved to Wichita, Kansas. She attended East High School and there she developed a passion for teaching and working with children. 

After graduating high school, she pursued a career in the United States Air Force in 2015. Shortly after joining the military, she dedicated her life to Christ. During her enlistment she traveled to the East coast where she met her husband, Wesley. They are now married and have been blessed with their son, Emrey.

Vanida has over a decade of experience working with children and families. She is currently working to obtain her bachelor's degree in early childhood education at Wichita State University. Vanida enjoys trying new restaurants, thrifting, and spending time with her family and two dogs, Boba, and Mocha.

Alyse grew up in Des Moines, IA until she attended Simpson college where she played basketball and graduated with a Bachelors in Exercise Science. 

After graduation she began a search of careers where she ended up doing a few things such as nannying, real estate, and tech. Throughout these years she was led to attend church and eventually became a Christian in 2017. Since then, she dedicated much of her time to the church and her church family back in Des Moines. 

Alyse met and eventually married her husband, Cameron, in 2020 which led her to move to Los Angeles. In 2024, they decided to take their lives to Wichita to be closer to family.  Alyse loves exploring Wichita and spending her free time trying new recipes, spending time their son Judah, and always preferably with a coffee in hand!