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Meet Our New Development Officer

Meet Our New Development Officer

We are pleased to introduce our new Development Officer, Mark Templeton. This new role was created in part to support the growth coming out of Project 250, an initiative to guide us as we approach our 250th anniversary in 2028. “The priorities… Read On

Published December 14, 2021

Members of Leadership Council Advisory Team Announced

Members of Leadership Council Advisory Team Announced

The newly created Leadership Council Advisory Team (LCAT) met for the first time last month. The group was formed to help BIC U.S. work toward the fifth priority of Project 250: to increase the number of appropriately qualified women and people of… Read On

Published October 14, 2021

Meet Our New Project 250 Coordinator

Meet Our New Project 250 Coordinator

In 2020, we launched Project 250, a collection of five initiatives to guide us to Brethren in Christ’s 250th birthday in 2028. The initiatives were created to honor our past, strengthen our present, and move us toward the future God is calling us… Read On

Published October 12, 2021

BIC U.S. Releases $26,482 in Compassion Funds as Pandemic Continues

BIC U.S. Releases $26,482 in Compassion Funds as Pandemic Continues

In 2020, we reported on several distributions from the Global Compassion Fund sent to international BIC communities struggling through the challenges and aftermath of the pandemic. As the virus continues to disrupt routine life around the globe, we… Read On

Published September 30, 2021

$65,089 Released from Global Compassion Fund in Response to Food Crisis and Violence in Mozambique

$65,089 Released from Global Compassion Fund in Response to Food Crisis and Violence in Mozambique

Brethren in Christ U.S. has released $65,089 from the Global Compassion Fund to provide relief for families in Northern Mozambique who are currently experiencing a growing food crisis which has been exacerbated by insurgent-led violence. For the… Read On

Published June 14, 2021

Members of Women in Ministry Task Force Announced

Members of Women in Ministry Task Force Announced

In January, we announced the creation of a task force to ensure that the Brethren in Christ U.S. upholds our commitment to affirming women in ministry leadership. Pauline Peifer, task force chair, has carefully selected seven members to serve… Read On

Published February 23, 2021

BIC U.S. Announces the Creation of Task Force in Affirmation of Women in Ministry

BIC U.S. Announces the Creation of Task Force in Affirmation of Women in Ministry

At the end of December 2020, Brethren in Christ U.S. (BIC U.S.) Leadership Council received concern that our commitment to affirming women at all levels of ministry was not being sufficiently practiced across the Church. Concern was also raised… Read On

Published January 22, 2021

BIC U.S. Releases Additional $27,578 from Global Compassion Fund for COVID Relief

BIC U.S. Releases Additional $27,578 from Global Compassion Fund for COVID Relief

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect communities around the world, we have been listening closely to our global community for opportunities to provide continued aid and support. In May, we reported that over $36,000 had been distributed from… Read On

Published December 2, 2020

Global Compassion Fund Releases $5,000 to Aid Refugee Camp in Wake of Devastating Fire

Global Compassion Fund Releases $5,000 to Aid Refugee Camp in Wake of Devastating Fire

On September 8, 2020, fires ravaged the Moria refugee camp in Lesvos, Greece, completely destroying all shelters. Originally designed for 3,000 individuals, the camp was housing approximately 13,000 people, making it the largest refugee camp in… Read On

Published October 14, 2020