Brethren in Christ U.S.

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Five Ways My Faith Has Grown as an Entrepreneur

I never dreamed of being an entrepreneur. Yet God has walked alongside me as I gained experience and explored my gifting. And over the years, God has taught me some of the most valuable lessons through the lens of being a small business owner. The… Read On

Published April 16, 2018

Culture & Perspectives

A Good Friday Journey into Shadows

I remember a particularly disastrous piano recital from my teenage years. Since my toddler brother was sick, my parents had sent me off to the recital early with the promise that one of them would try to attend. As I waited for the program to begin… Read On

Published March 29, 2018

Impact

Karaoke Courage: Lessons from Open Mic Night

“Courage is like — it’s a habitus, a habit, a virtue: You get it by courageous acts. It’s like you learn to swim by swimming. You learn courage by couraging.” Mary Daly (via Brene Brown’s The Gifts of Imperfection) There are images you… Read On

Published March 13, 2018

Culture & Perspectives

The Trinity Is a Mystery, But What We Believe about It Should Not Be

Many Christians think that the Trinity is confusing, contradictory, and impractical. Isn’t that a shame? The Trinity is not only who God is, but also what makes Christianity compelling among the world’s religions. However, making the Trinity… Read On

Published February 7, 2018

General Assembly 2018

Messiah College | July 13-16, 2018

News

Meet Our Keynote Speakers — General Assembly 2018

We are delighted to announce this year’s plenary presenters for General Assembly 2018. Each speaker will focus on one aspect of our conference theme: To Know, Love, and Follow Jesus. Danisa Ndlovu Friday, July 13, 2018 — Theme: To Know Jesus Danisa Ndlovu led Mennonite World Conference as president from 2009 to 2015… Read On

Published April 26, 2018

P. and H.R. to Serve Cross-Culturally in Lexington, Kentucky

We celebrate P. and H.R.* having moved from Wisconsin in December 2017 to begin providing hospitality and friendship to the international community of Lexington, Kentucky. Offering homestays for international students attending area colleges, the R.’s are also helping recruit other loving families to do the same… Read On

Published April 26, 2018

$250,000 to Eliminate Pension Deficit with Matching Grant

Through your generous gifts, we are positioned to eliminate the BIC U.S. pension deficit for the defined benefit plan (BIC Pension Fund) — which served as a retirement plan for BIC U.S. pastors and missionaries — by General Assembly 2018. Just $500,000 meets the need of the BIC Pension Fund… Read On

Published April 13, 2018

World Missions

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

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