Blog - Brethren in Christ U.S.

Impact + Profiles

Pandemic Prepared

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. Danesh had been sick for several days. Despite trying many medicines and treatments, his fever… Read On

Published June 18, 2021

Snapshots of a Growing Church

Impact + Profiles

Snapshots of a Growing Church

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. To get an inside look… Read On

Published June 4, 2021

Stressed Out? The Bible Offers Practical Help

Culture & Perspectives

Stressed Out? The Bible Offers Practical Help

The latest reports estimate that over 50% of Americans (that’s most of us!) will encounter the need for professional mental health services over their lifetime. The root of many of the mental health challenges that we face is fear, both conscious… Read On

Published May 20, 2021

Cultivating an Online Faith Community

Culture & Perspectives + Impact

Cultivating an Online Faith Community

Because of group gathering restrictions, many churches were forced to turn to online worship services in 2020. While this change was unexpected, it provided an opportunity for leaders to adapt and rethink what church looks like. We invited pastors… Read On

Published April 28, 2021

Escaping the Sex Industry: One Woman’s Journey to Liberation in Christ

Escaping the Sex Industry: One Woman’s Journey to Liberation in Christ

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… Read On

Published March 30, 2021

Called to Ministry – Q&A with Four Female Pastors

Culture & Perspectives

Called to Ministry – Q&A with Four Female Pastors

Throughout our history, the Brethren in Christ has been blessed by the many women who have served as ministers, missionaries, and church leaders. Today, we celebrate female pastors that are deeply impacting their congregations and leading us in… Read On

Published March 24, 2021

Leaning into Giftedness

Culture & Perspectives

Leaning into Giftedness

“The gifts he gave were that some would be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until all of us come to the unity of the faith and… Read On

Published March 16, 2021

Embracing Women in Ministry

Culture & Perspectives

Embracing Women in Ministry

When I was in the first year of my Ph.D. program in theology at the University of Dayton, I was blessed with an opportunity to write about the Brethren in Christ for a seminar focused on historiographical issues in relation to theology. I chose to… Read On

Published March 8, 2021

Open Doors in the Time of COVID

Culture & Perspectives

Open Doors in the Time of COVID

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… Read On

Published January 14, 2021

Q&A with Alan Robinson: Launching Project 250

Q&A with Alan Robinson: Launching Project 250

We are excited to announce the launch of Project 250, a new initiative from BIC U.S. Over the past several decades, we have created vision statements that help guide us for certain periods of time. Project 250 is our latest endeavor that will carry… Read On

Published December 2, 2020