Darin Elquist

Born in Reno, Darin has been a resident of Sparks most of his life, attending Robert Mitchell Elementary, Dilworth Middle School, and Sparks High School. In 1996, returning from service in the Unites States Marine Corps, Darin married his high school sweetheart, Becki. Darin began ministry in 1997 as a...

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Justin Scarberry

How does an average boy from West Virginia meet a breathtaking girl from Brawley California, have two beautiful children and enjoy 20+ years of marriage? God is the only answer! After 3 decades in Southern California, God had a plan and moved the Scarberry clan over the mountain to Sparks,...

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John Arobio

A long time member of the community that makes up The Bridge Church- Spanish Springs, John has taught in many different forums leading groups of people seeking to grow closer to God. From his lens of experience, John shares insightful and humble lessons he says he both has and is...

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Grant Morgan

Grant has served in music ministry for over 15 years in many different capacities ranging from youth to international ministry and now his path has led him to fill the Worship Pastor position here at The Bridge. He met and fell in love with his wife, Lindsay, in staff meetings...

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Tim Hosfeldt

Tim joined the staff at The Bridge in 2006 as a media specialist, coming from a background of nearly 20 years in television production. Tim coordinates our Welcome Team, designs all of our media, and coordinates our marketing. Tim also serves as a counselor and mentor. He has a real...

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Bill West

Bill’s passion is to share the grace, hope, and mercy that he has found in Jesus Christ with those who are far from Him.  His journey has taken him to work with Jr. High, High School Students, College, and Adults in several areas of the United States… until God led...

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Marisza Sheldon

A long time singer, Marisza, has been a part of worship teams since 2007 when she sang for Emmanuel First Baptist’s summer VBS program. Since then, she has sung at several churches and has been the Worship Leader at The Bridge Spanish Springs since 2018. Each time she sings, she...

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Phil Burdoin

Phil Phil joined the staff at The Bridge in 2020 as Associate Pastor. He has previously served as a board member and Student Ministry leader. Phil has a solid grasp of the scriptures and teaches in a way that is engaging for people in varying age groups. His personal testimony...

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