Brethren in Christ U.S.

Following Jesus. Serving others. Making disciples.

We dedicate our lives to God’s ministry of reconciliation.

Beliefs

Our beliefs and values frame our understanding of faith, guide our daily lives, and prompt us to action.

Congregations

Get connected with a church family at one of nearly 250 congregations across the country.

History

Founded in the late 1700s, the Brethren in Christ U.S. blends rich traditions within the historic Christian faith.

Blog

Impact + Profiles

Engaging Islam, On Its Own Terms

Apologetics course through Jay Smith’s veins. His theological lineage includes Francis Schaeffer. The theologian discipled Jay’s missionary parents, who, in turn, discipled Ravi Zacharias, the globally renowned, Indian-born Christian apologist… Read On

Published July 11, 2019

Impact + Profiles

From the Amazon to Okeechobee: The Calling of Misael and Yanet Lopez

Set to fly to the Amazon as missionaries, Misael and Yanet Lopez received unexpected news. Yanet was pregnant. For 12 years, they had prayed for a child. During years of waiting, soul-searching, and heartache, God had begun reorienting their lives… Read On

Published June 19, 2019

Impact + Profiles

Pastor Profile: Luke Embree

Hitchhiking across the United States at 18, Luke posed a question to the Creator of the universe. He had been about to head West on Route 50 — the highway slicing America’s midsection — when he’d been struck by the majesty of the Appalachian… Read On

Published June 7, 2019

Impact + Resources

The Pastor of the Future? Exploring Bivocational Ministry in the BIC

When I finally get through to Jose Acosta, he is shopping at Lowe’s. “Is this still an OK time to talk?” “Sure,” Jose — a general contractor — responds. “I’m just trying to find a door for a home I’m working on.” I quickly… Read On

Published May 14, 2019

World Missions

For more than 100 years, the Brethren in Christ U.S. has been impacting individuals and communities around the world.

News

Update: Cyclone Idai Relief in Mozambique, Malawi

Thank you for your prayers and financial support for our brothers and sisters suffering from the devastation of Cyclone Idai… Read On

Published May 7, 2019

Matching Grant Helped Eliminate Pension Deficit; Approximately $300,000 Remains to Be Matched

At General Assembly 2018, we celebrated meeting the first goal of the Honor the Past: Build the Future ministry campaign. Together, we eliminated the BIC U.S. pension deficit for the defined benefit plan (BIC Pension Fund), which was part of the retirement plan for Church leaders and missionaries… Read On

Published October 4, 2018

BIC U.S. World Missions Welcomes New Regional Administrator

This June 2018, BIC U.S. World Missions was privileged to welcome John Reitz as regional administrator for Europe and the Middle East, following John Hawbaker’s retirement earlier this year. In the regional administrator role for Europe and the Middle East, John Reitz provides support and supervision for BIC U.S… Read On

Published August 14, 2018

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January 6-12, 2019

Welcome

Following Jesus. Serving others. Making disciples.

Beliefs

Congregations

History

Blog

Engaging Islam, On Its Own Terms

From the Amazon to Okeechobee: The Calling of Misael and Yanet Lopez

Pastor Profile: Luke Embree

The Pastor of the Future? Exploring Bivocational Ministry in the BIC

World Missions

News

Update: Cyclone Idai Relief in Mozambique, Malawi

Matching Grant Helped Eliminate Pension Deficit; Approximately $300,000 Remains to Be Matched

BIC U.S. World Missions Welcomes New Regional Administrator

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