The idea for North Bridge Fellowship originated more than six years ago, when God began developing in Craig Knisley a vision to start a healthy, relevant, high-impact ministry that makes a difference in the community and expands God's Kingdom. To prepare for this ministry, Craig then spent a year at Fellowship Bible Church in Little Rock, Arkansas. Fellowship Associates trains 3-5 seminary graduates each year through their Church Planting Leadership Residency Program. The residents are trained in leadership and church planting to prepare them to start and sustain healthy churches that will influence their community for Christ.