stephanie doeschot.

Position: Mission Developer


Bio: I enjoy hiking, art, music, reading, movies, photography, and great coffee! I have a wonderful husband, Phil, and together we have three fabulous sons: Andrew, Stephen and Timothy. We are pleased to welcome a daughter-in-law, Nicole into our lives as well. My hometown is Hull, IA.

My Hope for the Bridge: "To help people experience a community that makes a difference in the lives of others and experiences God's grace more fully in the process."

paul dinkins.

Position: Community Curate (ask me to explain sometime)

Bio: I grew up in Central Florida, but have lived all over (I have had 25 different mailing addresses). I have lived in New Town (where The Bridge is located) since Dec 2007. I am married to Trish and we have two beautiful kids, Roxy (3/9/05) and Everett (2/8/08). I met Trish in California where we were both in the Navy learning Korean. After a three-year tour in Japan, we moved to Seattle where I graduated from Mars Hill Graduate School. Trish's family is from St. Charles so that is how we ended up here. In April 2008, I started MonitorClosely.com, a digital surveillance system franchise. 


I became involved with The Bridge as a volunteer when we were in a 200 sq ft kiosk selling Fair Trade goods. I was attracted to The Bridge because I love the principles of Fair Trade, and I love that it is an ecumenical organization. In January 2009, I was having a conversation with Stephanie Doeschot and she briefly mentioned her dream to expand The Bridge into a coffee house. This sparked a fire in me. The wood for the fire being that I have a degree in business and in Christian Studies; I have researched opening both a Fair Trade shop and a coffee house; and I am passionate about Business as Mission and ecumenical works. After that conversation and many more, I became part of a team that made the dream of expanding The Bridge into a coffee house a reality on December 12, 2009. And now I am privileged to be using my passions and talents to help lead The Bridge to fulfill its mission.

My Hope for The Bridge: "To be a space for communities to form; for ideas of making our world a just place to be born and fostered; and for God to show up in unexpected ways ."

bob gordon.

Position: Volunteer

Bio: I enjoy golf, camping, and road trips. Family: Wife -- Leanne; Daughter - Elizabeth; Stepsons - Doug, Scott, Eric and Brian Lemmons, 9 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren. Hometown: Portland, OR

My Hope for the Bridge: "That it continues to be an increasing force in bringing awareness to the community of the plight of people in developing countries as they struggle to improve their living standards."

leanne gordon.

Position: Volunteer

Bio: Married Robert "Bob" Gordon on April 29, 1995.  We parent 4 sons and a daughter and have 3 wonderful daughters-in-law.  We are blessed with 7 granddaughters, 4 great grandsons and 3 great granddaughters.  My mom is 90 years old and is in the St. Louis area.  My sister, who is my only sibling, and her husband and family reside in the St. Charles area.   To say nothing of my aunts, uncles and cousins who are in the area. Reading is my biggest hobby.  I also love to go camping and spend time with my wonderful family and dear friends.  One of by biggest pleasures is working with kids in our church. I was Born at the original DePaul Hospital on Kingshighway.  I was raised in the city of St. Louis until we moved out to "the sticks" when I was in my Sr. year of High School.  I have lived in VA and FL, but St. Louis is home to me.

My Hope for The Bridge: "My hope for the Bridge is that we would be a beacon/island/oasis of welcome for those who are seeking to know more about God and Jesus and that we would be an encouragement to those seekers."

phil doeschot.

Position: Volunteer Barista, Partner Team Member

Bio: I enjoy playing golf and hearts. I am married to Stephanie and have three sons, Andrew, Stephen, and Timothy. My hometown is Panama, Nebraska.

My Hope for the Bridge:  "...to be a radical presence for justice with in St. Charles county."

johanna erdman.

Position: Volunteer

Bio: I am married to Jim and we have four kids, Kerala, Annika, Karsten, and Erik. My hometown is Austin, Texas and Sunrise Beach, Missouri

My Hope for the Bridge: "...that our presence here may be a visible reminder of God's activity in the world."

jim erdman.

Position: Partnership Team Member

Bio: I am married to Johanna and we have four kids, Kerala, Annika, Karsten, and Erik (all born in Cape Girardeau). I am from Westerville, Ohio and Lansing, Michigan.

My Hope for the Bridge: "...that God will continue to surprise us!"

joan schultz.

Position: Volunteer Coordinator, Barista, Partnership Team Member, Administrator

Bio: I enjoy traveling, hiking and spending time with my family. My husband Rich and I have four wonderful daughters and 3 grandkids. I was born and raised in St. Louis

My Hope for the Bridge: "To make a difference in the lives of the third world artisans and their families.  To connect with others in our community that will also want to make a difference."

lynn heidenreich.

Position: Barista

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bridget mcpherson.

Position: Volunteer

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My Hope for the Bridge:

sara nave.

Position: Partnership Team Member

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My Hope for the Bridge:

erin regot.

Position: Barista

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carol metcalf.