Students at The Bridge Ministry come from a variety of backgrounds—some from the streets, some from the jails, some from wealthy, privileged families. The men whose lives are truly changed understand that those differences are small compared to their common need to deal openly and honestly with the issues that got them here.

Acceptable candidates for The Bridge Ministry are men eighteen years or older who are struggling with life-controlling issues and are seeking answers to help them live a productive life. They must understand they are coming into a Christian faith-based program, agree to abide by our rules and policies as expressed in the Student Handbook, and be willing to commit to an eighteen-month program. All pending legal issues must be settled before acceptance is granted. Other than an initial processing fee, the Bridge Ministry provides its services free of charge to all accepted candidates.

We also require the following:

• two copies of current identification
• two recent photographs
• a complete criminal history
• certified medical test results for HIV, tuberculosis, and hepatitis A, B, and C
• a $600, nonrefundable processing fee
• funds to cover the price of a bus ticket from Buckingham, Virginia, to the student’s place of origin

The Bridge Ministry will not accept anyone convicted of, or with pending charges for, violent or sexually-related crimes. We also cannot accept applicants with an illness or disability that requires continuous medication or medical supervision, or which prevents them from full participation in the program.

If you or someone you know would be interested in applying to our program, download the application and Student Handbook below.

If you work with the legal justice system, please download our “Guide for Legal Professionals.”

Downloads
Application
Student Handbook (required for application)
Guide for Legal Professionals