Petition updateExpose hidden predators at Hope City Church

7/27 recap update

Brian werthAppleton, WI, United States
Jul 27, 2026

I thought for this update on Monday I would recap what has been covered over the last 6 weeks or so.  This a good reminder as to why we need more support and that includes all of the signers thus far.  Without you this goes nowhere.  I have been doing what I can but hit  many brick walls.  Perhaps one or more than one of you has a connection to help move this along.

The primary concern is the FACT that Hope City Church is aiding and assisting convicted child molesters.  I know the pastor personally as well as the two that I know of that exist.  There could be more that I do not know.  The church's position is I am a liar.  However the sex registry says different.  

 I learned that the reason Phil Bridges has his position at Hope City Church is because he staged a hostile takeover from his father.  Some left including this individual but others stayed.  Imagine running out your own father to get his position at the church.  Disgraceful.
One of my friends decided to leave there after 30 years to go to another church, and "Pastor" Phil screamed at her in a private meeting that if she left his church, her son (36 yrs old and never a member) would die and go straight to hell. He is a very sick man. (I edited this quote to protect individuals.)  The words here are directly from this source.
I was informed that Phil Bridges has a stepson (his wife Terra's son) who is in an Indiana prison for 20 years for grooming and molesting a teenage boy.  The stepson's name is Thomas Cade Martin if you are wishing to verify this.  This may explain why Phil Bridges protects the convicted child molesters Charlene Stites and Patty Hansen so vividly.

A reminder on how to contact Hope City Church directly...

Hope City Church 

Phone:  (920) 725-3424
Online contact page:  https://hopecityfc.com/contact-us/

Leadership page:  https://hopecitychurchappletonwi.snappages.site/leadership

As far as numbers we had 13 more signatures this past week which brings the total to 143.  I have put more money in to help further the campaign.  I never ask or expect people to financially support the  campaign.  All I do ask is for is that you share it.  Donating is optional, though it can assist the further reach of our campaign.  Thank you to all who have signed and brought others on board.  Again this week I need help wit Tik Tok and Instragram feeds as I do not use them.  Anyone who does please help share this petition on there.  I have had issues with NextDoor but have a group started there called Protecting Kids.  Have a great week and God bless.

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