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Too Full for the Gospel?
Revolution Church’s building project was about more than purchasing a better facility…
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African BIC Conferences Look Toward Cross-Cultural Ministry
A historic gathering took place in southern Africa this fall. Nearly 50 BIC Church leaders from Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Mozambique, Botswana, South Africa, and the UK gathered to identify cross-cultural ministry opportunities…
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Gen Z Growth in London Church
Exploring the history and future of BIC U.K. who recently celebrated 19 baptisms…
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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…
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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?
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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…
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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, Asian BIC leaders gathered in Thailand for the BIC History and Values Core Course…
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The Journey of White Oak Lodge
Despite a few financial bumps in the road, Christian Retreat Center is expanding this mission beyond children and youth to the entire family, and the BIC Foundation has been pleased to partner with the camp over the past decade…
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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:
Pastor Jeff signs paperwork at the site of their new building…