Bridgefest 2025: Celebrating 20 Years of Ministry at the Jersey Shore
This summer marks a major milestone for The Bridge Christian Radio as it celebrates 20 years of Bridgefest, a two-day festival that has become a highly anticipated event for thousands of radio listeners across the tri-state area.
Taking place Friday, June 27 and Saturday, June 28 in the historic town of Ocean Grove, NJ, Bridgefest continues to fulfill its original vision of connecting radio listeners with the pastors and Bible teachers they hear daily on The Bridge.
From its inception in 2005—then known as the YESS Festival—Bridgefest has been a place where listeners find community, families are refreshed, and the Word of God is proclaimed boldly. Each year, the event draws thousands from New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania for a weekend of teaching, worship, baptisms, and Christ-centered fellowship.
This year’s theme, “God Speaks”, is anchored in Romans 10:17, So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. It is a powerful reminder that God is still speaking—and His Word remains the means by which hearts are transformed and lives are changed.
The Friday evening concert, in the legendary Great Auditorium, will feature contemporary Christian trio CAIN. Lloyd Pulley, senior pastor of Calvary Chapel Old Bridge, NJ, will share an encouraging message for the body of Christ; Raul Ries, senior pastor of CC Golden Springs, CA, will deliver a Gospel-centered message to the thousands in attendance. Raul’s program, Somebody Loves You, has been heard on The Bridge Radio for over 20 years.
Bridgefest 2025 will feature teachings from some of The Bridge’s most beloved voices, including Pastors Lloyd Pulley, Raul Ries, Bobby Hargraves of CC Hudson Valley, NY, Johnny Zacchio of CC of Grace and Truth, NY, and many others. Bridge Bible Talk, the station’s daily live call-in program, will broadcast live on both Thursday and Friday.
Saturday will conclude with one of Bridgefest’s most amazing memories—the ocean baptism—where hundreds publicly declare their faith in Jesus Christ.
Other activities include the soccer clinic, family-friendly attractions, youth rally, and plenty of opportunities to interact with teachers and fellow believers.
As Bridgefest celebrates its 20th anniversary, The Bridge team asks for your continued prayers that many hearts would be receptive to the Gospel, and for good weather, smooth logistics, strength and wisdom for every teacher, and lasting spiritual fruit from every conversation, message, and interaction.
For more details about the event, schedule, or registration, visit bridgefest.org
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