New Bridge Community Church

Christians Beware! Yes, New Bridge Community Church is hip, cool with a «funny and entertaining» pastor, making the whole experience quite «enjoyable.» The vibe is a comfortable, younger, welcoming feel and the worship music is folksy and polished. Sounds like an hour well spent, right? Wrong! It doesn’t take long for any discerning Christian to pick up the trendy «Emergent Church» buzz words that are slipped in among the traditional Christian orthodox theological terms such as heaven, hell, sin, repent to name a few. Pastor Mark Colavecchio has stated several times that his current favorite author is the renoun New Age, Emergent heretic «Richard Foster». Pastor Colavecchio is unapologetic in regards to his promotion of non biblical, contemplative and self-​centering prayer techniques that are «the new, deeper Christian experience».
When we attempted to contact Pastor Colavecchio regarding his obvious promotion of New Age, Emergent non biblical teachings, thought and practices such as those author Richard Foster teach, Mark Colavecchio refused to reply. (two attempts)
I would encourage anyone attending this church to examine the Emergent Church theology that is corrupting today’s churches, get a good handle on the mystical, experience based theology and practices it teaches, and then directly confront Pastor Mark Colavecchio. Ask him how, as a declared Christian, Bible believing pastor, he, in good conscience could preach and endorse such anti Christian mysticism to a unknowing, trusting flock that believes they are receiving The Gospel of Jesus Christ.
It will be well worth your while to look at the attached links, one titled «The Cult of Guru Richard Foster.» Also, the other link «Lighthouse Trails Publishing» has loads of valuable information on the New Age-​Emergent movement that is determined to obliterate the heart of Jesus’ Gospel including the excellent book «Faith Undone» by Roger Oakland that gives an exhaustive exposure of the Emergent Church movement including facts on author Richard Foster.
«Beware of false prophets who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves.» Matthew 7:15
Bill Keeton
Olympia, Wa.

I have visited New Bridge on several Sundays when in Olympia. Always very welcomed by everyone. This is a congregation that genuinely care for each other and that is inclusive of everyone who walks in the door. A comfortable, at ease, warm environment. The music was incredible. Not in the least showy or a performance. Talented musicians simply leading the family in worshiping a worthy God. The pastor, Mark I think, taught a clear, intelligent, inspiring and applicable message. He too did not give the least feel of a performance. It was like i was sitting across the table having a cup of coffee with him. This is where I will go to church when in Olympia and I would highly recommend New Bridge. If you are living in Olympia this is a place worth checking out.

Come as you are and let God do what He does best!!!