Members of Women in Ministry Task Force Announced In January, we announced the creation of a task force to ensure that the Brethren in Christ U.S. upholds our commitment to affirming women in ministry leadership. Pauline Peifer, task force chair, has carefully selected seven members to serve alongside her. We are pleased to introduce them… Read On Published February 23, 2021
BIC U.S. Announces the Creation of Task Force in Affirmation of Women in Ministry At the end of December 2020, Brethren in Christ U.S. (BIC U.S.) Leadership Council received concern that our commitment to affirming women at all levels of ministry was not being sufficiently practiced across the Church. Concern was also raised about hiring practices and senior pastor accountability relating to staff… Read On Published January 22, 2021
BIC U.S. Releases Additional $27,578 from Global Compassion Fund for COVID Relief As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect communities around the world, we have been listening closely to our global community for opportunities to provide continued aid and support. In May, we reported that over $36,000 had been distributed from the Global Compassion Fund to meet needs around the world… Read On Published December 2, 2020
Impact Escaping the Sex Industry: One Woman’s Journey to Liberation in Christ It was a typical Thursday night at Club 22, a popular strip joint in Harrisburg, Pa. The lights were dimmed, frequent customers were in their favorite seats, and dancers took the stage to perform. In addition to the expected crowd, the “church… Read On Published March 30, 2021
Culture & Perspectives Called to Ministry – Q&A with Four Female Pastors Throughout our history, the Brethren in Christ has been blessed by the many women who have served as ministers, missionaries, and church leaders. Today, we celebrate female pastors that are deeply impacting their congregations and leading us in… Read On Published March 24, 2021
Culture & Perspectives Leaning into Giftedness “The gifts he gave were that some would be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until all of us come to the unity of the faith and… Read On Published March 16, 2021
Culture & Perspectives Embracing Women in Ministry When I was in the first year of my Ph.D. program in theology at the University of Dayton, I was blessed with an opportunity to write about the Brethren in Christ for a seminar focused on historiographical issues in relation to theology. I chose to… Read On Published March 8, 2021
