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Together in Prayer

Each Wednesday at 10 AM EST, the familiar chime of the Zoom doorbell signals the beginning of something sacred. Rectangles appear on screen as pastors, church members, missionaries, office staff, and global church leaders log in from across the U.S…

Profiles

Conviction & Strength

Like many high-school seniors, Reagan Urbanavage had a lot of questions about life post-graduation. What now? Should I go to college? What kind of career do I want? What does God want me to do with my life? Reagan…

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“To Dream Again”

In 2024, 17 congregations formed Cohort A of the Thriving Congregations Initiative, a program designed to strengthen churches’ values, mission, and community. “Priority 3 of Project 250 is to multiply ‘missional congregations, movements, and leaders,’” says Bishop Lynn Thrush of the Great Lakes Conference…
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Help in Life’s Worst Moments

Have you experienced a worst moment in your life? A sudden job loss, a loved one’s passing, a natural disaster, or tragic accident? How did you experience God’s presence and provision following such tragedy and loss? Who responded immediately with practical care?

Culture & Perspectives

Cooperative Congregations

On a warm Sunday in July 2023, while Grace Nepali Church met for the very first time at the Mt. Rock Worship Center (Mt. Rock BIC), church members from Ríos de Agua Viva – the Spanish-speaking congregation that also meets at Mt…

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Discovering Family in Shared History

In 2024, 97 ministry scholarships were awarded to international Church leaders. One of the key – but often unseen – ministries of BIC U.S. World Missions is training international church leaders through scholarships, the Directed Study Program, and most recently international Core Course gatherings…

Culture & Perspectives

“Lord, but When Did We See You?”

My love for refugees grew out of my love for cross-cultural engagement. The daughter of a missions pastor, I had the privilege to travel internationally from a young age, meeting people from other parts of the world and learning about their cultures…