Brethren in Christ U.S.

Following Jesus. Serving others. Making disciples.

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

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

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History

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

Blog

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

Impact + Profiles

Conversation with Co-Pastoral Team: Dave Fulmer and Todd Harmon

Today, we’d like to introduce you to Dave Fulmer and Todd Harmon, two friends who began co-pastoring Summit View BIC Church, New Holland, Pennsylvania, in 2018. “Todd and Dave have been incredible in building a culture based on their joint… Read On

Published May 13, 2019

Profiles

Fourth-Generation Farmer to Deploy to Southern Africa

In Central Kansas, the name Bathurst is synonymous with excellence in farming. Estol Bathurst hails from a farming dynasty, his great-grandfather having arrived in Abilene, Kansas, in the late 1800s to establish a general store, partially supplying… Read On

Published May 6, 2019

Resources

Leaning into the Restlessness of Good Friday

The women who had come with him from Galilee followed, and they saw the tomb and how his body was laid. Luke 23:55, NRSV Good Friday can be a confusing space for a people oriented toward redemption. We are tempted to pay quick tribute to Good… Read On

Published April 17, 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

Week of Prayer and Fasting

January 6-12, 2019

Welcome