Brethren in Christ U.S.

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

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History

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

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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

World Missions

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

News

BIC U.S. World Missions Deploys Medical Missionaries Mark and Maggie Roth

In partnership with U.S. congregations and individuals, we celebrate that Mark and Maggie Roth deploy to Zambia, November 5, 2019, for a three-year missionary term. Thank you for walking alongside the Roths through your prayers and financial support… Read On

Published October 31, 2019

BIC U.S. World Missions Deploys Estol and Kristen Bathurst

In partnership with U.S. congregations and individuals, we celebrate that Estol and Kristen Bathurst, along with their five children, deployed to Malawi, October 1, 2019, for a three-year missionary term. Thank you for walking alongside the Bathursts through your prayers and financial support… Read On

Published October 8, 2019

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

Week of Prayer and Fasting

January 5-11, 2020

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