Blog - Brethren in Christ U.S.

From Anger to Hope

I woke up one morning not long ago to a Washington Post article about sexual abuse and misuse of power in a large Christian denomination (the denomination I grew up in). According to the article, a woman reported that while pursuing a degree at one of the denominational seminaries, she was raped by a fellow student… Read On

Published November 15, 2018

Madison Street Church’s Field of Dreams

Impact + Profiles

Madison Street Church’s Field of Dreams

Pastor Jeff Wright and Madison Street Church, a BIC U.S. congregation in Riverside, California, have an empty lot behind their church and an audacious dream — end chronic homelessness in their city. Such a dream is possible because the government… Read On

Published October 26, 2018

Q&A: A Conversation with the Former and Current Board Chairs

On July 16, 2018, Cathy Musser assumed leadership of General Conference Board from chair Wanda Heise, who had led since 2014 and served on the board 12 years. Formerly board secretary, Cathy has served on the board for eight years. Thankful for… Read On

Published August 14, 2018

Culture & Perspectives + Resources

Scot McKnight: To Follow Jesus

Theologian Scot McKnight challenged us “To Follow Jesus,” the culmination of our General Assembly theme: “To Know, Love, and Follow Jesus.” The internationally acclaimed Christian scholar exhorted us to heed Christ’s disruptive… Read On

Published July 16, 2018

Culture & Perspectives + Resources

Alan Robinson: To Love Jesus

Alan Robinson, BIC U.S. national director, called us to focus our attention on the second portion of the weekend’s theme: “To Love Jesus.” “Love at first sight is not our story,” opened Alan in reference to his… Read On

Published July 15, 2018

Culture & Perspectives + Resources

Danisa Ndlovu: To Know Jesus

We are incredibly privileged Danisa Ndlovu ushered in General Assembly 2018. Danisa, global director of FaithWalk Ministries International, formerly was bishop of BIC Zimbabwe. Danisa’s message “To Know Jesus” challenges the American… Read On

Published July 14, 2018

How Porn Helped My Church Mature

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How Porn Helped My Church Mature

Not far from my elementary school, my friend unfolded the pages of a magazine. For the first time, my eyes gazed Playboy. Shortly afterward, the internet gained popularity. And before I even understood the concept of addiction, I developed an… Read On

Published May 21, 2018

Five Ways My Faith Has Grown as an Entrepreneur

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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

A Good Friday Journey into Shadows

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

Karaoke Courage: Lessons from Open Mic Night

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