Our Model
The 410 Bridge Model
The 410 Bridge is a U.S.-based community development organization. We empower individuals to use their gifts to help create lasting life change in over 25 communities around the world.
We do this through a unique missional model that can be sustained in a healthy way by indigenous leaders and through the local church in the nations where we serve.
1. Indigenous Leadership
In each 410 Bridge community a Leadership Council, comprised primarily of local pastors and leaders, is established first.
2. Community Assessment
Each Council identifies assets and gifts in their community, as well as the community’s greatest needs, both physical and spiritual.
3. Development Plan
Development Plan – After assessing a community’s needs, the Leadership Council prioritizes the areas of development they believe need the most attention and makes an action plan.
4. Partnership
The 410 Bridge and our partners then come alongside these communities to help them achieve their goals.
A Heartfelt Reflection on Our Trips Summit
This February, a team of staff members from Guatemala, the United States, and the Dominican Republic gathered for a memorable Trips Summit. Our mission? To prepare the Dominican Republic to host mission teams, grow stronger as a unified team, and brainstorm ways to make each mission trip a truly transformational experience—for both the communities we serve and the teams that visit.
410 Day: A New Frontier for Impact in the Dominican Republic
Every year on April 10th, we celebrate 410 Day—a day where we come together to support communities in need and fuel sustainable, Christ-centered transformation. This year, 410 Day is more important than ever because we’re stepping into a brand-new country: the Dominican Republic.
The challenges in these communities are urgent, and we need your help to bring real change.
Sponsor a Child in the Dominican Republic for the First Time with 410 Bridge!
We have an exciting announcement — for the very first time, you can now sponsor a child in the Dominican Republic through 410 Bridge!
Child sponsorship has always been at the heart of what we do. It’s not just about giving — it’s about walking alongside a child as they discover their potential and begin to see themselves as part of the solution to poverty. It’s about encouragement, relationship, and hope. And now, this life-changing opportunity is expanding into the Dominican Republic.
Mission: Hope Joins The 410 Bridge Family!
We have some incredible news to share—The 410 Bridge is thrilled to welcome Mission: Hope into our family! For years, both of our organizations have been dedicated to sustainable, Christ-centered community development in some of the most vulnerable communities around the world. And now, by coming together, we’re expanding our impact in powerful ways.
This partnership is more than just an expansion—it’s an opportunity to reach more people with the hope of the gospel and strengthen the way we serve communities.
Turning Dreams into Reality
In the quiet village of Las Lomas, Guatemala, a story of resilience, faith, and transformation unfolds. Enma Rosa Jiménez López, a 29-year-old mother, has turned her dreams into reality, not just for herself but for her entire family. Her journey is one of perseverance, love, and an unshakable hope that has carried her through every challenge.
A Note from Our Founder
If we’ve spent any time together, you’ve probably heard me this before: pay attention to who walks through the front door.
That was some early advice from my friend, Lanny, and it held the test of time. It’s important to keep a lookout for people suddenly crossing your path – God just might be introducing you to someone special. So, when Chris Joiner walked through our front door, I paid attention.
In 2021, Chris reached out just to have a conversation. Over a few breakfasts, Chris and I discussed our shared passion for changing the way the West church engages the poor. At the time, Chris was working for another non-profit organization, but it quickly became clear that we both sought to create a lasting, meaningful impact on the lives of the poor.
