World Missions to Lead Short-Term Trips to Colombia, Michigan, and Greece Brethren in Christ U.S. World Missions will lead one-week trips to three locations this year: Bogotá, Colombia; Dearborn, Michigan; and Samos Island, Greece. The trips offer a unique opportunity to connect with people across cultures, encounter God at work around the world, and grow deeper in personal faith… Read On Published March 4, 2025
68 Original Songs Submitted to 2024 Songwriting Initiative The 10 Core Values of Brethren in Christ U.S. were the central focus of the 2024 Songwriting Initiative, designed to strengthen community and creativity across the denomination… Read On Published February 5, 2025
John Burns Announces Retirement from BIC Foundation, Jonathan Owen Hired After 15 years of service with the BIC Foundation (BICF), John Burns is announcing his retirement, effective September 2025. “We are exceedingly grateful for John’s leadership and the ways in which he has developed rich relationships with BIC congregations across the U.S.,” says Jim Reynolds, BICF’s executive director… Read On Published February 4, 2025
Culture & Perspectives “Lord, but When Did We See You?” My love for refugees grew out of my love for cross-cultural engagement. The daughter of a missions pastor, I had the privilege to travel internationally from a young age, meeting people from other parts of the world and learning about their… Read On Published March 20, 2025
Impact World Missions: Year-End Letter Dear friend, Thanks to your support, we have collaborated with BIC communities around the world this year. Two impactful examples come to mind: training international leaders and sending famine relief. Training International Leaders – In August… Read On Published December 16, 2024
Culture & Perspectives + Resources Self-Denial, Self-Care, and Finding the Balance in Surrender I clearly remember the year I got a Stretch Armstrong for Christmas. I remember taking that toy to our family dinner and asking everyone to stretch it with me. We would pull it far, stretched to just before a breaking point. Then, we would let it go… Read On Published December 3, 2024
Impact The Journey of White Oak Lodge Christian summer camps have long been a staple of children’s and youth ministry. They invoke fond memories of hikes, campfires, and evening vespers. Christian Retreat Center (CRC), a BIC camp in East Waterford, Pa., is one such camp, and they are… Read On Published October 8, 2024