Building a Continuous Bridge to Lasting Hope
Bridging Panama exists to strengthen families and communities through medical outreach, education, discipleship, and the hope of Jesus Christ.
Our Mission
Bridging Panama works alongside local churches and communities to provide medical outreach, support families, and create opportunities for children while sharing the hope of the Gospel. We exist to bring lasting hope and practical help to communities in Panama through sustainable, relationship-based care.
Bridging Panama: Our Story
After years of prayer and preparation, Bridging Panama was launched in April 2025 to serve families and communities in Panama. We are a federally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (IRS Determination: January 2026), committed to building relationships that open doors for hope and healing through the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Our family is honored to call Panama home. By living in Panama we are able to lead the daily operations of Bridging Panama. We believe that lasting change is built on presence and partnership. Most days, you will find our team on the ground conducting home visits, speaking in local schools, and coordinating missions.
Ministry Focus & Where We Work
Just outside Panama City near the Panama Canal lies a community of nearly 28,000 people where resilience meets deep need. High unemployment and inconsistent access to basic necessities like water and stable education create significant barriers for families.
Bridging Panama exists to fill these gaps through relationship-based support, practical opportunity, consistent feeding outreaches, medical clinics, and the eternal hope of the Gospel. We aren't just visiting; we are building a life and a ministry alongside the people of Panama.
Leadership & Accountability
Bridging Panama is guided by a volunteer Board of Directors committed to strong stewardship, transparency, and faithful leadership to ensure we use resources wisely.
Bill Lewis
Bill brings over 20 years of experience in the international medical nonprofit sector, having facilitated life-saving heart surgeries and managed complex logistics across the globe. This deep expertise ensures that Bridging Panama is led with a "boots on the ground" understanding of how to create sustainable, professional, and high-impact change.
Jenna Lewis
Jenna serves as the organization’s Operations Director and Secretary of the Board. A former special education teacher in the United States with extensive experience in ministry leadership—including serving as a Children’s Director—Jenna now lives in Panama full-time, building a bridge that connects healthcare and education.