STAFF.

COVERED BRIDGE STAFF MEMBERS AND VOLUNTEERS LIVE ON THE PROPERTY TO VARYING DEGREES, SHARING MEALS, HOSTING DINNERS AND SPECIAL EVENTS, AND BUILDING AUTHENTIC RELATIONSHIPS WITH OUR RESIDENTS AND GUESTS. WE WELCOME PEOPLE INTO THIS KIND, HEALTHY COMMUNITY TO HEAL AND SHARE THEIR UNIQUE TALENTS AND STRENGTHS AS PARTNERS IN RECOVERY.

OUR ON-SITE STAFF PROVIDES INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING AND COVERAGE 24 HOURS A DAY, SEVEN DAYS A WEEK. EACH RESIDENT WORKS WITH A STAFF MEMBER WHO WILL WALK BESIDE THEM THROUGH THEIR STAY AT COVERED BRIDGE. 

THE INTEGRATION OF MEANINGFUL WORK, COMMUNITY LIFE, AND FAITH-BASED CARE ENSURES A COMPREHENSIVE TREATMENT PROCESS AND THERAPEUTIC EXPERIENCE.

DAVID PIERS - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
David Piers joined Covered Bridge as a Program Director in May 2011 and promoted to Executive Director in February 2015. He has been in full-time ministry since 1997 and has a passion for evangelism, discipleship, and prison ministry.  Dave received his bachelors degree from San Diego State University and a Masters of Ministry from Baptist Bible Seminary.  Dave is a dedicated and faithful husband to his lovely wife Rachel and his four wonderful kids.  

JACK RAESIDE - HOUSE MANAGER
Jack arrived in June of 2015 to fill the role of  House  Manager.  He has been in full time ministry since 1975.  For the 20 years Jack was the Senior Pastor  of  Beacon  Bible  Church  in  Bronx, NY.  Jack assists the director in teaching, counselling,  and discipling the residents.  He received his bachelors degree from Philadelpia College of the Bible, as well as counseling courses from the Christian Counseling Center in Laverock, PA.  Jack is assisted by his wonderful wife Tina who was a school teacher for many years.