Pastors Mark & Judy Rich, Congregational Leaders
An Idaho native, Pastor Mark is licensed and ordained through the Foursquare denomination and is also licensed, working toward ordination through the IAMCS. He has a heart for mature and healthy belief and practice among today’s Messianic Jewish community, which he has been a part of for 20 years. His love for the Jewish people has opened doors to speak in other venues around the Treasure Valley including at the Idaho State Capitol for the Idaho Stands With Israel rally after October 7th.
Pastor Mark is also the owner and executive director of Brain Balance of Boise, where he helps families overcome the struggles of ADHD, ASD, and other behavioral challenges.
In addition to leading worship and occasionally teaching, Pastor Judy writes Messianic children’s and youth curriculum which she publishes at MessianicKids.com and enjoys dabbling in graphic and web design. She has a passion for empowering Messianic Jewish families to pass on a love of God and our faith to the next generation, starting with their own 5 children, whom she has been homeschooling for 13+ years. Pastor Judy is also is licensed and ordained through the Foursquare denomination and is licensed, working toward ordination through the IAMCS.
The Bridge Leadership Team
Bud Basinski
K Chandler
Evelina Zalevskiy
Lisa Worland
Austin + Hannah Worland
Denis Zalevskiy
Young Adults Leader
Grace Couch
Matt Farley
Other Leadership & Accountability
Advisory & Finance Councils
The Bridge is served by an advisory council. This team of godly men and women serve The Bridge by meeting regularly with Mark & Judy to discuss our community's growth and development, and help make wise decisions to direct its path.
We are also served by a finance council who functions as our board, making major financial and business decisions.
Mentors & Overseers
In addition to the oversight provided by Foursquare and the MJAA/IAMCS, Mark is also accountable to two pastors whom he has close relationship with and mentor him regularly. Pastor Gordon Slyter is the area pastor for the Foursquare churches in southern Idaho, and Rabbi Hylan Slobodkin is the rabbi emeritus at Beit Tikvah Messianic Synagogue in Washington where he has served for 27+ years.