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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 and ministry leaders from around the country to reflect on the past year and share how… 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

Humility as a Bridge to Generational Understanding

Culture & Perspectives

Humility as a Bridge to Generational Understanding

Perhaps you are experiencing the joys and frustrations of life in close quarters during these times of social isolation. My family is one among many who are living daily under one roof. We are a family of six (mom, dad, four daughters). At the time… Read On

Published September 22, 2020

Pandemic Lessons from My Grandmother

Culture & Perspectives

Pandemic Lessons from My Grandmother

I sat quietly at a row of long rectangular tables. My wife, Heather, and my two-year-old son Lucas sat to my left, with my sister, brother-in-law, and nephew adjacent to us. Country renditions of familiar hymns flowed from an inconspicuous speaker… Read On

Published September 9, 2020

Growing in America’s Heartland

Culture & Perspectives + Profiles

Growing in America’s Heartland

New Trail Reaches Ranching Culture It was Saturday afternoon of the rodeo. Stan Norman climbed into the bull pen, baptizing two bull riders in the stock tank surrounded by the largest bulls and broncs. “All I asked the bull riders was they cover… Read On

Published October 9, 2019