We regret to announce that Rick Snyder — director of BIC U.S. shared services and CEO of the BIC Foundation — is retiring, the anticipated date for his departure later this summer. While sad to leave the BIC U.S., Rick and his wife…

On behalf of the General Conference Board (GCB), Wanda Heise, chairperson, is pleased to announce that Alan Robinson, national director of the BIC U.S., has accepted an invitation to serve another term as national director: "Since assuming the position in 2013, Alan has led the denomination with wisdom and vision…

We are thrilled to announce that donors (who wish to remain anonymous) have committed to giving $1.4 million in matching funds for the Honor the Past: Build the Future campaign. If matched dollar for dollar over the next three years, the pledge should eliminate the BIC Pension Fund deficit: the ministry campaign’s first goal…

In January 2017, BIC U.S. World Missions welcomed Matt Lewis as interim regional administrator for Southern Africa. A former regional administrator for Europe and the Mediterranean, Matt also served for eight years on the Board for World Missions. “Having an extensive background in World Missions…

Leadership Council voted to change Cooperative Ministries’ name to “Common Ministries” Wednesday, December 14, to realign the name with its original definition—as the ministries common to all congregations. “The idea and spirit behind Cooperative Ministries is powerful. Unfortunately, as time went by and varying needs arose…

BIC U.S. Communications is excited to welcome Anna Haggard to the position of editor as Scott McFadden transitions to a part-time role. We are grateful for the many ways Scott has served the Church during his time as editor and are excited for the strengths and experience Anna brings to the position…

BIC U.S. has authorized $15,000 from the Global Compassion Fund to fight hunger in Mozambique. According to a report by FEWS NET (Famine Early Warning Systems Network), a leading provider of early warning and analysis on acute food insecurity, much of Mozambique is currently experiencing a crisis-level food shortage…

The Board for World Missions has now become the Commission for World Missions. In keeping with the General Conference 2016 action in Article 5 of the amended bylaws, the commission will be tasked with advising and overseeing cross-cultural outreach of the BIC U.S…

In America, more than 70 percent of the population identify as Christian. In Thailand, however, less than 1 percent make the same claim. And it's into this context that Silk W. has chosen to dedicate her life and ministry. Since 2009…

For the past two and a half years, Maria and Amado Portero—aliases given to protect their identities—have lived, worked, and served among the Muslim community in the Middle East. A deeply relational couple, the Porteros long to introduce their neighbors to the love of Christ…

In a current cultural climate fraught with racial tension and division, BIC pastor Tracie Hunter shares her insights and experience reaching across the divide to bring her community closer together. Having ministered for nearly 20 years in Cincinnati, Ohio, operating a Christian radio station…

In a current cultural climate fraught with racial tension and division, BIC pastor Hank Johnson shares his insights and experience reaching across the divide to bring his community closer together. “I think it is one of the tragedies of our nation, one of the shameful tragedies…