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In 1999, after hearing from the Lord, and standing on the Genesis 12:1-3, he moved his wife and sons to Stockton, California. It was not long after relocating to the Central Valley that he was diagnosed with cancer and given 12 months to live. During this time of affliction, God called him to Pastor and he answered “Yes Lord.”

On April 2002, as a result of much prayer and fasting, Bishop Reems said it was time to start Ministry and Restoration for Life Ministries was birthed. As Senior Pastor of Restoration for Life, he immediately began to impact lives and enhance the community outreach program through implementation.   

Restoration for Life began to experience exponential growth and expansion from a four member congregation to over 500 members in approximately 5 years, while maintaining a continued commitment and genuine passion for outreach and evangelism.  

Bishop-Elect Damon Bridges is without question one of the greatest spiritual leaders of our time. Armed with the Word of God, this business-savvy entrepreneur and visionary is determined to make his mark for the Kingdom of God. He has an irrefutable anointing to meet people where they are --- rich or poor, young or seasoned, educated or uneducated, entrepreneur or those behind prison walls. He is called to minister to people from all walks of life.

With over a decade in the pastorate, he is well-respected among both his contemporaries and congregation for his commitment to veracity, and holiness and continues to establish himself as one of the most influential leaders in the Central Valley. He is transforming lives with his powerful, prolific and practical presentation of the Gospel. Under his leadership, the Nehemiah Generation Fellowship of Churches was established and five churches have been birthed which includes an international church in Australia.    

As a visionary who is inspiring and influential, the awards and recognitions he has received are extensive. He serves as a Community Liaison for the San Joaquin County Courts and won the Captains of the Chaplaincy with the Stockton Police Department Chaplaincy Program. In addition to his Community work, he is the Founder and Executive Director of the Georgia Adams Adult and Youth Services, Inc. He has also received “The Good Shepherd Award” from the San Joaquin County Black Expo, MVP Community Leadership Award, NAACP Freedom Fighter Award. His many accomplishments and awards include, but are not limited to: Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition State Assembly; Certificate of Recognition from Barbara Matthews, Member of the Assembly the California State Legislature.

He pastors with his wife of 25 years, Barbara Bridges. They have four sons, whom they love and believe God will raise up to be end-time warriors, pick up the mantle and carry on the work God has established at Restoration for Life Ministries.