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5 Principles for Twenty-First Century Worship

5 Principles for Twenty-First Century Worship

BIC communities look different and face new challenges in the twenty-first century than they did even a generation ago. Today, BIC churches in the United States are found in rural, suburban, and urban contexts, with members from many cultural… Read On

Published September 18, 2024

10 Days of Prayer For General Assembly

10 Days of Prayer For General Assembly

We invite the whole Brethren in Christ family to pray for General Assembly 2024, July 12-15, in Cincinnati, Ohio. General Assembly brings together the broader BIC family to fellowship together, learn from each other, and make important decisions… Read On

Published June 27, 2024

A Tale of Two Building Projects

A Tale of Two Building Projects

Amid their own church building project, Revolution Church in Salina, Kansas, chose to support another congregation’s building project. When I asked Pastor Jeff Piepho what prompted Revolution to do such a project, he shared: We were doing a… Read On

Published June 10, 2024

“What is Our Role?”

Culture & Perspectives

“What is Our Role?”

“Does God call us to engage in the work of racial reconciliation, and what is our role in that work as a predominantly white congregation?” This question was posed by a typically reserved and quiet member of our congregation who felt compelled… Read On

Published May 29, 2024

Planting in Good Ground

Planting in Good Ground

On a busy corner in Camp Hill, Pa., you’ll encounter a commanding house with white siding and a green roof. Peek through the windows and glimpse the beginnings of Good Ground Coffee Company, a coffee shop that has two clear missions: serve good… Read On

Published May 17, 2024

A Brief History of the BIC Crest

A Brief History of the BIC Crest

A large wooden emblem was a staple on the front wall of my childhood church’s sanctuary. It is prominent in my young memories: the cross, the basin and towel, and the dove. This emblem was not unique to my congregation but can be found in Brethren… Read On

Published April 26, 2024

Exploring the Spiritual Frontier

Exploring the Spiritual Frontier

In the 1740s, two frontiersmen, Mark Evans and Tasker Tosh, explored the heart of a salt lick valley in the Appalachian Mountains. Through their optimism, patience, courage, and inspiration, “Big Lick” became the city of Roanoke, Virginia. These… Read On

Published March 27, 2024

Facing Freddy

Facing Freddy

In March 2023, Cyclone Freddy struck the east coast of Africa. Devastating floods and landslides displaced over 650,000 people and killed more than 1,000. Malawi was impacted most severely. In response, Brethren in Christ (BIC) conferences in the… Read On

Published March 21, 2024

Risky Faith, Legacies of Service

Risky Faith, Legacies of Service

Walking by faith is risky and filled with paradoxes, something that Jesus’ disciples certainly felt. They simultaneously experienced miracles, hunger, fellowship, derision, provision, threats, healing, weariness, breakthroughs, great loss, and… Read On

Published March 18, 2024