Josh and Alyssa Bridges

Josh first came to MMR as a rancher in 2009. He went on to attend the School of Discipleship in 2013 and 2016, then joined the ranks of staff in the fall of 2017. Alyssa was a student from 2016-2018 and they married in October 2018. Josh serves as the Camp Director; his job primarily entails oversight of all retreats, events, as well as summer camp. Josh and Alyssa both have a passion for discipling young men and women and enjoy the opportunities the Ranch avails them. Josh and Alyssa have three children, Tessa, Jedidiah, and Montana Grace!

The Bridges Bulletin

December 2025

Merry Christmas!

During this Christmas season, we have been going through a children’s Advent devotional as a family. Each day, we look at another Old Testament prophecy that foretold the details of Christ’s first coming. It is such a blessing to see how all of Scripture points to the coming of the Messiah who would redeem the world from the curse of sin. There are so many aspects of God’s character on display when considering the Christmas story. We serve a wise, gracious, omnipotent, glorious, and merciful God whose plans are so much greater than our own. Who would have dreamed that God would come to earth as a helpless baby in order that he might live a perfect life, and die on the cross to save his people from their sins? As we recognize these things and are reminded of the magnificence of God’s character, may we allow it to change us and draw us to glorify him in all that we do.

Some news since our last letter in September:

The newest group of School of Discipleship students was arriving as our last newsletter was sent out. They have been here for three months now. With 38 students, it is the largest group that we have had over the last few years. Bigger groups bring extra energy, but also a greater challenge to get to know each student well. We have enjoyed having some of the students over to our house. One of our favorite gatherings was for a worship night, where the students brought their instruments and voices. We are blessed to have such a talented group of young people!

We have three guys in our advisor group this year, which has been a fun change. Colton is from Virginia, and his area of focus is operations. Josiah is from New Jersey and is in camping ministry. Micah is from north-eastern Pennsylvania and is also in operations. These guys are all first-year students, and we have truly been enjoying having them as a part of our family!

Josh has begun work on his biblical counseling certification through ACBC and has enjoyed having the opportunity to teach biblical counseling to the students this year. He taught Intro to Biblical Counseling in September to all of the students, and he just recently began teaching a more in-depth counseling class to the students who chose camping ministry as their area of focus. While he doesn’t necessarily feel qualified to teach this class, the study of Biblical Counseling has been stretching him, and it has been a joy to see so many students get excited about using the living and active word of God to speak truth into the lives of people in need.

In October, we were able to visit a supporting church in Texas. It had been about five years since our last visit, so it was nice to touch base with the congregation there. During our visit, Josh spoke for a men’s retreat weekend that they were hosting. He shared from the Ranch’s summer theme passage, Hebrews 10:19-25. He had a great time hunting and getting to know the guys better.

While in Texas, we celebrated our seventh anniversary. We are thankful for all that the last seven years have held – innumerable blessings. We’re thankful for how God has grown us and continues to sanctify us. Tessa turned six in November, and Jedidiah turned three in September. Tessa really loves reading; she spends a lot of time with her nose in a book. Jedidiah has recently become our most frequent helper in the kitchen. Anytime he notices something being made, he quickly pushes over a chair and joins right in. Montana is eager to keep up with the big kids and is trying to figure out the English language. This fall, we have been busy with lots of canning and preserving. We are grateful for God’s abundant provision both in the garden and in the woods, as Josh was able to harvest a few deer with his bow.

Thank you for the part that each of you plays in our lives. We are immensely blessed to have so many dear friends and family members who love us, pray for us, and care for us financially as we serve at MMR. We love the opportunities that this ministry gives us, and we wouldn’t be able to do it without all of you, so thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year!!

The Bridges Family

Prayer requests and praise:

• That God would give us wisdom as we parent our children.
• That Josiah, Colton, and Micah would grow in their understanding and love of God and his Word and continue to allow him to transform their lives for his glory.
• That God would provide the summer staff we need for the 2026 season.
• Praise God for a fruitful summer and retreat season.

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