News
BIC U.S. Launches Multiplication Movement Vision
While disciple-making and church planting have long been central to our identity, there is renewed momentum to expand our witness and carry out Jesus’ Great Commission…
Impact
Gen Z Growth in London Church
Exploring the history and future of BIC U.K. who recently celebrated 19 baptisms…
Resources
More Than It Seems
William Blake – the 18th century artist – had an unusual way of seeing and painting the world.
Rather than following the expectation for naturalistic realism prevalent in his day, Blake’s paintings tried to bring unseen spiritual realities into visual focus through the inclusion of striking…
News
Correction to “Compelling Convictions”
Since its publication, an error in our 2024 book Compelling Convictions was brought to our attention. At the top of page 93, in chapter 4, “Following Jesus.” The change is marked below in bold and strikeouts.
Original:
As BIC…
News
New Recordings and Resources from Songwriting Initiative
In 2024, the Songwriting Initiative invited the BIC community to write and submit songs themed around our 10 Core Values…
Impact
Together in Prayer
Each Wednesday at 10 AM EST, the familiar chime of the Zoom doorbell signals the beginning of something sacred.
Rectangles appear on screen as pastors, church members, missionaries, office staff, and global church leaders log in from across the U.S…
News
New Cohort of Congregations Joins Thriving Congregations Initiative
We are excited to welcome 20 new congregations into Cohort B of the Thriving Congregations Initiative. The Initiative – designed to strengthen churches’ values, mission…
Profiles
Conviction & Strength
Like many high-school seniors, Reagan Urbanavage had a lot of questions about life post-graduation. What now? Should I go to college? What kind of career do I want? What does God want me to do with my life?
Reagan…
Impact
“To Dream Again”
In 2024, 17 congregations formed Cohort A of the Thriving Congregations Initiative, a program designed to strengthen churches’ values, mission, and community.
“Priority 3 of Project 250 is to multiply ‘missional congregations, movements, and leaders,’” says Bishop Lynn Thrush of the Great Lakes Conference…
Impact
Help in Life’s Worst Moments
Have you experienced a worst moment in your life? A sudden job loss, a loved one’s passing, a natural disaster, or tragic accident? How did you experience God’s presence and provision following such tragedy and loss? Who responded immediately with practical care?
Culture & Perspectives
Cooperative Congregations
On a warm Sunday in July 2023, while Grace Nepali Church met for the very first time at the Mt. Rock Worship Center (Mt. Rock BIC), church members from Ríos de Agua Viva – the Spanish-speaking congregation that also meets at Mt…
Impact
Discovering Family in Shared History
In 2024, 97 ministry scholarships were awarded to international Church leaders.
One of the key – but often unseen – ministries of BIC U.S. World Missions is training international church leaders through scholarships, the Directed Study Program, and most recently international Core Course gatherings…
Culture & Perspectives
“Lord, but When Did We See You?”
My love for refugees grew out of my love for cross-cultural engagement. The daughter of a missions pastor, I had the privilege to travel internationally from a young age, meeting people from other parts of the world and learning about their cultures…