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Ron Bowell to Become Next Midwest Conference Bishop

Ron Bowell to Become Next Midwest Conference Bishop

We are thrilled to announce Ron Bowell has been confirmed as bishop of the Midwest Regional Conference (Midwest Conference) of the Brethren in Christ U.S., his term starting August 1, 2020, following Perry Engle’s retirement as bishop of the… Read On

Published December 9, 2019

BIC U.S. World Missions Deploys Medical Missionaries Mark and Maggie Roth

BIC U.S. World Missions Deploys Medical Missionaries Mark and Maggie Roth

In partnership with U.S. congregations and individuals, we celebrate that Mark and Maggie Roth deploy to Zambia, November 5, 2019, for a three-year missionary term. Thank you for walking alongside the Roths through your prayers and financial… Read On

Published October 31, 2019

BIC U.S. World Missions Deploys Estol and Kristen Bathurst

BIC U.S. World Missions Deploys Estol and Kristen Bathurst

In partnership with U.S. congregations and individuals, we celebrate that Estol and Kristen Bathurst, along with their five children, deployed to Malawi, October 1, 2019, for a three-year missionary term. Thank you for walking alongside the… Read On

Published October 8, 2019

Update: Cyclone Idai Relief in Mozambique, Malawi

Update: Cyclone Idai Relief in Mozambique, Malawi

Thank you for your prayers and financial support for our brothers and sisters suffering from the devastation of Cyclone Idai. The cyclone — which struck Southeast Africa in March — is the second most calamitous storm in that region on record… Read On

Published May 7, 2019

Matching Grant Helped Eliminate Pension Deficit; Approximately $300,000 Remains to Be Matched

Matching Grant Helped Eliminate Pension Deficit; Approximately $300,000 Remains to Be Matched

At General Assembly 2018, we celebrated meeting the first goal of the Honor the Past: Build the Future ministry campaign. Together, we eliminated the BIC U.S. pension deficit for the defined benefit plan (BIC Pension Fund), which was part of the… Read On

Published October 4, 2018

BIC U.S. World Missions Welcomes New Regional Administrator

BIC U.S. World Missions Welcomes New Regional Administrator

This June 2018, BIC U.S. World Missions was privileged to welcome John Reitz as regional administrator for Europe and the Middle East, following John Hawbaker’s retirement earlier this year. In the regional administrator role for Europe and the… Read On

Published August 14, 2018

BIC U.S. World Missions Deploys Allison Conrad

BIC U.S. World Missions Deploys Allison Conrad

In partnership with U.S. congregations and individuals, we celebrate that Allison Conrad deployed to Bogotá, Colombia, July 11, 2018, to teach at El Camino Academy this academic year. Thank you for walking alongside Allison through your prayers and… Read On

Published August 14, 2018

Kenneth Hoke: Legacy of Service

Kenneth Hoke: Legacy of Service

On behalf of the BIC U.S. family, we want to express our deepest gratitude for Bishop Kenneth Hoke’s years of servant leadership in the denomination. Following six years as bishop of the Susquehanna Conference, Ken retired July 31, 2018, with Bob… Read On

Published August 14, 2018

BIC U.S. World Missions Deploys Tony and Veronica Beers

BIC U.S. World Missions Deploys Tony and Veronica Beers

In partnership with U.S. congregations and individuals, we celebrate that Tony and Veronica Beers, along with their daughters Lilliana and Natasha, deployed to Zambia, July 18, 2018, for a three-year term. Thank you for walking alongside the Beers… Read On

Published August 14, 2018