Heather Beaty to Become Next Susquehanna Conference Bishop We are thrilled to announce Heather Beaty has been appointed to serve as bishop of the Susquehanna Conference of the Brethren in Christ U.S., her term starting May 1, 2022. Following her nomination by the Susquehanna Conference Board of Directors, acting as the bishop search committee, her candidacy was approved by the General Conference Board… Read On Published April 26, 2022
Funds Sent to Macha Hospital to Purchase Supplies and Update Facilities Over the past two years, Macha Mission Hospital in Zambia has faced its share of challenges. The Covid-19 pandemic, supply chain issues, and aging facilities all contributed to stretching the hospital and its staff. But God is good, and Macha Hospital has continued to provide quality healthcare to its community… Read On Published March 24, 2022
Tara Beth Leach to Present Keynote at General Assembly 2022 We are pleased to welcome Pastor Tara Beth Leach as our keynote speaker for General Assembly 2022 in Salina, Kansas, July 22-25. Tara Beth was scheduled to speak at our gathering in 2020, but the pandemic sadly changed everyone’s plans. We were thrilled to re-extend the invitation again this year… Read On Published March 24, 2022
Profiles Many Vocations, One Mission It all started with an email to Donald and Karen Vundhla: there is an Administrative Coordinator role in southern Africa and we think you would be a great fit. The Vundhlas, preparing to enter their retirement years, were hesitant. “His first… Read On Published May 9, 2022
Impact Re-Entry Hope James was ready to give up. He had gone from employer to employer with the hope of starting over, but each time he was told that his background check prevented him from starting the job. Most employers were impressed with him but were unable to… Read On Published May 4, 2022
Culture & Perspectives New Perspectives Over the past two years, we’ve added many new members to our General Conference Board (GCB). They have brought with them fresh perspectives, new ideas, and passion for the Brethren in Christ Church in the U.S. We connected with GCB members Brian… Read On Published April 19, 2022
Culture & Perspectives Savoring Advent As a young, newly married pastor, I had grandiose plans for how Micah, my husband, and I would form new traditions around Christmas. I read of an idea – most likely from scrolling for a prolonged period of time on Pinterest – that a… Read On Published December 2, 2021