Barna reports that most churchgoers are interested in their church offering preaching and programs on vocation—is your church equipped?
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Barna reports that most churchgoers are interested in their church offering preaching and programs on vocation—is your church equipped?
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Barna reports that most churchgoers are interested in their church offering preaching and programs on vocation—is your church equipped?
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Bridge the gap between faith and vocation
While these programs can expand your outreach and deepen discipleship, many churches lack proper resources. That’s why the IWU Bridge Initiative partners with your church to bridge the gap by offering discounted, flexible, online, faith-based higher education to your community—without adding to your budget or workload. This no-cost partnership lets your church offer discounted degree programs that serve your community, develop future leaders, and even generate revenue for your ministry. Expand your outreach and strengthen your discipleship by offering resources your community desires but lacks.
Why Churches Love the IWU Bridge Initiative
No cost to participate
and even revenue-sharing options
Discounted tuition
(25-45% off!)—some students even qualify for full coverage
Discounted tuition
25-45% off—some students even qualify for full coverage
Future church leaders
raise up people to join
your ministry
IWU does the heavy lifting
student onboarding, support, and academics are all handled
30+ degree programs
flexible and designed for
real-world impact
IWU does the heavy lifting
student onboarding, support, and academics are all handled
30+ degree programs
flexible and designed for
real-world impact
No minimum enrollment
whether it's 1 student or 10,
it works
Future church leaders
raise up people to join
your ministry
No minimum enrollment
whether it's 1 student or 10,
it works
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The IWU Bridge Initiative helps your church bridge the gap by offering affordable, flexible, faith-based higher education to your community and future leaders—at no cost to your church. Partnering with IWU makes it possible for students to grow spiritually and stay engaged in discipleship while earning their degree and growing professionally. Expand your outreach and strengthen your discipleship by offering resources your community desires but lacks—without added work for you.
Helping people connect their faith to their work isn’t just “nice to have”—it’s one of the most requested discipleship areas. The IWU Bridge Initiative makes it possible for your community to grow both spiritually and professionally. It opens the door to deeper engagement, stronger discipleship, and real impact—without adding more to your already full plate. Your church can even receive a share of the revenue; zero financial investment required.
Pastor Brian Bennett
Lead Pastor at Pathway Church/
Executive Director of Trellis Churches"The Bridge program and staff have been an incredible academic partner helping our local leaders of various ages, and stages, further their ministry effectiveness and reach their vocational goals. I highly recommend the Bridge initiative for any local church ready to pour into their people and help position them as Kingdom leaders in this generation."
Pastor Andre Mitchell
Senior Pastor at Deliverance Temple
"The Bridge Initiative has allowed school to be very accessible to myself as well as my members. To any pastors out there who are interested, I highly recommend this program because of what it's able to offer—access to school for those who may not have access or have tried before and weren't able to get it accomplished."
Chris Broussard
Sports Commentator on FS1/
Founder of The K.I.N.G. Movement“The K.I.N.G. Movement is grateful for the Christ-centered education that is offered through our partnership with the IWU Bridge Initiative. At K.I.N.G., we help men become the husbands, fathers, leaders, citizens, and role models God created them to be. We believe education is a key component to help them reach their God-given potential!”
Dr. JoAnna Brown
Executive Director of Leadership Development at Heartland Church
“The IWU Bridge Initiative has been a game-changer for Heartland Church and Heartland College, creating new pathways for students to grow academically, spiritually, and as leaders. This partnership is not just about education—it’s about transformation, equipping the next generation to step confidently into their God-given purpose."
Rev. Dr. Kenneth Sullivan Jr.
Lead Pastor at New Direction Church
"This program is a blessing to NDC because our mission statement is 'leading people to a better life.' That encompasses their social, economic, spiritual, and emotional life. We take a holistic approach to ministry, and the Bridge Initiative program at IWU allows us to help people cross over the bridge of aimlessness to purpose."
Pastor Brian Bennett
Lead Pastor at Pathway Church/
Executive Director of Trellis Churches"The Bridge program and staff have been an incredible academic partner helping our local leaders of various ages, and stages, further their ministry effectiveness and reach their vocational goals. I highly recommend the Bridge initiative for any local church ready to pour into their people and help position them as Kingdom leaders in this generation."
Pastor Andre Mitchell
Senior Pastor at Deliverance Temple
"The Bridge Initiative has allowed school to be very accessible to myself as well as my members. To any pastors out there who are interested, I highly recommend this program because of what it's able to offer—access to school for those who may not have access or have tried before and weren't able to get it accomplished."
Chris Broussard
Sports Commentator on FS1/
Founder of The K.I.N.G. Movement“The K.I.N.G. Movement is grateful for the Christ-centered education that is offered through our partnership with the IWU Bridge Initiative. At K.I.N.G., we help men become the husbands, fathers, leaders, citizens, and role models God created them to be. We believe education is a key component to help them reach their God-given potential!”
Dr. JoAnna Brown
Executive Director of Leadership Development at Heartland Church
“The IWU Bridge Initiative has been a game-changer for Heartland Church and Heartland College, creating new pathways for students to grow academically, spiritually, and as leaders. This partnership is not just about education—it’s about transformation, equipping the next generation to step confidently into their God-given purpose."
Rev. Dr. Kenneth Sullivan Jr.
Lead Pastor at New Direction Church
"This program is a blessing to NDC because our mission statement is 'leading people to a better life.' That encompasses their social, economic, spiritual, and emotional life. We take a holistic approach to ministry, and the Bridge Initiative program at IWU allows us to help people cross over the bridge of aimlessness to purpose."
Pastor Brian Bennett
Lead Pastor at Pathway Church/
Executive Director of Trellis Churches"The Bridge program and staff have been an incredible academic partner helping our local leaders of various ages, and stages, further their ministry effectiveness and reach their vocational goals. I highly recommend the Bridge initiative for any local church ready to pour into their people and help position them as Kingdom leaders in this generation."
Pastor Andre Mitchell
Senior Pastor at Deliverance Temple
"The Bridge Initiative has allowed school to be very accessible to myself as well as my members. To any pastors out there who are interested, I highly recommend this program because of what it's able to offer—access to school for those who may not have access or have tried before and weren't able to get it accomplished."
Chris Broussard
Sports Commentator on FS1/
Founder of The K.I.N.G. Movement“The K.I.N.G. Movement is grateful for the Christ-centered education that is offered through our partnership with the IWU Bridge Initiative. At K.I.N.G., we help men become the husbands, fathers, leaders, citizens, and role models God created them to be. We believe education is a key component to help them reach their God-given potential!”
Dr. JoAnna Brown
Executive Director of Leadership Development at Heartland Church
“The IWU Bridge Initiative has been a game-changer for Heartland Church and Heartland College, creating new pathways for students to grow academically, spiritually, and as leaders. This partnership is not just about education—it’s about transformation, equipping the next generation to step confidently into their God-given purpose."
Rev. Dr. Kenneth Sullivan Jr.
Lead Pastor at New Direction Church
"This program is a blessing to NDC because our mission statement is 'leading people to a better life.' That encompasses their social, economic, spiritual, and emotional life. We take a holistic approach to ministry, and the Bridge Initiative program at IWU allows us to help people cross over the bridge of aimlessness to purpose."
Partnering with IWU Is As Simple As
Schedule a Call
We listen to understand how the Bridge Initiative can address your church’s needs and serve both you and your community.
Schedule a Call
We listen to understand how the Bridge Initiative can address your church’s needs and serve both you and your community.
Review Proposal
We work together to craft a plan that serves your church’s and community’s needs, supporting you every step of the way.
Review Proposal
We work together to craft a plan that serves your church’s and community’s needs, supporting you every step of the way.
Launched
We partner with you to run a successful initiative so you can offer discounted, flexible higher education to your community.
Launched
We partner with you to run a successful initiative so you can offer discounted, flexible higher education to your community.
Launch:
We partner with you to run a successful initiative so you can offer discounted, flexible higher education to your community.
Review Proposal:
We work together to craft a plan that serves your church’s and community’s needs, supporting you every step of the way.
Schedule a Call:
We listen to understand how the Bridge Initiative can address your church’s needs and serve both you and your community.
A Win-Win for Your Church and Community
YOUR CHURCH
IWU is here to support your church in what God has already called you to do: reach and make disciples. The Bridge Initiative offers a turnkey solution for:
Making disciples and reaching your community
Equipping future leaders
Increasing community impact
And even generating revenue for your church
All without any extra work or stress on your part.
Just impact.
YOUR CHURCH
IWU is here to support your church in what God has already called you to do: reach and make disciples. The Bridge Initiative offers a turnkey solution for:
Making disciples and reaching your community
Equipping future leaders
Increasing community impact
And even generating revenue for your church
All without any extra work or stress on your part.
Just impact.
YOUR COMMUNITY
IWU believes higher education shouldn’t pull students away from their church—it should strengthen their faith and calling. The Bridge Initiative offers students:
Discounted tuition
A life-changing degree
Preparation to lead in ministry or the marketplace
Confidence in their calling
All while staying deeply connected to your church.
YOUR COMMUNITY
IWU believes higher education shouldn’t pull students away from their church—it should strengthen their faith and calling. The Bridge Initiative offers students:
Discounted tuition
A life-changing degree
Preparation to lead in ministry or the marketplace
Confidence in their calling
All while staying deeply connected to your church.
30+
Degree Options
55+
Years Regionally Accredited
50%
Are First-Generation Graduates
55+
Years Regionally Accredited
50%
Are First-Generation Graduates
30+
Degree Options
Expand Your Outreach and Strengthen Discipleship by Offering Resources Your Community Desires But Lacks
Expand Your Outreach and Strengthen Discipleship by Offering Resources Your Community Desires But Lacks
Expand Your Outreach and Strengthen Discipleship by Offering Resources Your Community Desires But Lacks
Whether you want to learn more about the Bridge Initiative, have questions, or are ready to take the next step, our dedicated, Kingdom-minded team is here for you. Fill out the form and someone from our team will reach out to see how we can best serve you. No pressure. No commitment.
Whether you want to learn more about the Bridge Initiative, have questions, or are ready to take the next step, our dedicated, Kingdom-minded team is here for you. Fill out the form and someone from our team will reach out to see how we can best serve you. No pressure. No commitment.
Whether you want to learn more about the Bridge Initiative, have questions, or are ready to take the next step, our dedicated, Kingdom-minded team is here for you. Fill out the form and someone from our team will reach out to see how we can best serve you. No pressure. No commitment.
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