Salynda Hogsett (aka Lindy) is the content editor for Brethren in Christ U.S. and loves to connect with pastors and ministry leaders to tell their stories. She grew up in the BIC and currently attends Mechanicsburg BIC where she is involved in worship and youth ministry and serves on the church board. In her free time you can find her writing in coffee shops, trying new restaurants, or crafting with a favorite show or movie.
Articles by Salynda Hogsett
Aliento De Vida is a Spanish-speaking congregation in Salina, Kansas, co-pastored by father and son duo Filiberto and Alex Zapata. Aliento De Vida (which translates to Breath of Life) started as a church plant ten years ago. They rapidly grew and a few years ago found themselves in a too-small building with limited funding for a new church home…
Early in 2019, Jan Pasteiner took the twenty minute drive north to Flint, Michigan, from her home in Goodrich. She pulled up to the donation center for the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan (FBEM) to drop off supplies that the youth group at her home congregation…
This article was originally written in January 2021 for our 2020 Annual Report. Since then, India has experienced significant impact from the COVID-19 pandemic. Please join us in praying for the BIC Church in India as they face this challenge…
The Brethren in Christ wouldn’t be the Church it is today without our long history of church planting. Over the course of our nearly 250 years, it has been an important avenue of growth and a legacy we continue to support…
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 ladies” had just arrived…
The weight of COVID fell more heavily on some than others in 2020. Homeless populations and addiction communities faced unique challenges brought about by the pandemic and subsequent shutdowns.
In the midst of these trials, two Brethren in Christ U.S. congregations saw this year as an opportunity to share the love of Jesus with those most in need…
