Impact - Brethren in Christ U.S.

“To Dream Again”

“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… Read On

Published April 30, 2025

Help in Life’s Worst Moments

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… Read On

Published April 21, 2025

Discovering Family in Shared History

Discovering Family in Shared History

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. BIC Core Courses lay a… Read On

Published March 31, 2025

World Missions: Year-End Letter

World Missions: Year-End Letter

Dear friend, Thanks to your support, we have collaborated with BIC communities around the world this year. Two impactful examples come to mind: training international leaders and sending famine relief. Training International Leaders – In August… Read On

Published December 16, 2024

The Journey of White Oak Lodge

The Journey of White Oak Lodge

Christian summer camps have long been a staple of children’s and youth ministry. They invoke fond memories of hikes, campfires, and evening vespers. Christian Retreat Center (CRC), a BIC camp in East Waterford, Pa., is one such camp, and they are… Read On

Published October 8, 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

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

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