Global Compassion Fund Releases $36,590 for Essential Supplies Amid COVID-19 Pandemic As countries lockdown to contain the spread of COVID-19, many communities surrounding BIC churches are experiencing a time of great need. Lockdowns have prevented vulnerable populations who live day-to-day from going out to earn money for food, resulting in hunger… Read On Published May 29, 2020
Suggested Guidelines for Reopening Congregations Across the U.S. we are beginning to see the loosening of “stay-at-home” orders and restrictions on group gatherings. This is encouraging news for everyone. However, the uneven spread/impact of COVID-19 across the country, alongside the variety of orders and restrictions imposed at state and local levels, has led to some difficult questions… Read On Published May 1, 2020
Changes to General Assembly 2020 Dear brothers and sisters, For many months we have been looking forward to General Assembly 2020 which was to be held in Salina, Kansas, July 10-13, 2020. We have also been excited for the Global Team Retreat preceding General Assembly, bringing together our missionaries from across the world… Read On Published April 15, 2020
Culture & Perspectives + Profiles Growing Churches in America’s Heartland This fall, we celebrate two Brethren in Christ U.S. churches in Abilene, Kansas, opening new worship sites just miles apart yet serving very different populations. New Trail Reaches Ranching Culture It was Saturday afternoon of the rodeo. Stan… Read On Published October 9, 2019
Resources Q&A: How to Give Charitably Through Your Savings We all hope to save — whether it’s for our next vacation, car, or children’s college tuition. Now you can save for your long- and short-term goals while giving to a charity of your choice. Today, John Burns, director of advancement at the BIC… Read On Published July 23, 2019
Profiles Q&A: Gloria Wolfe, BIC Leader and Chaplain of Roller Derby Team We’re privileged to welcome Gloria Wolfe, chaplain of the Dirt Road Dears, with us today. Gloria has led ministry for more than 20 years at Jemison Valley Church, Westfield, Pennsylvania, with her husband, Gary, who now leads there as shepherding… Read On Published July 23, 2019
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
