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Coronavirus: Message from the National Director

Coronavirus: Message from the National Director

To our BIC family, These are unprecedented days in the life of the Church and for the citizens of the world. The global pandemic as a result of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has led all of us into uncharted territory. Each new day, and often each… Read On

Published March 16, 2020

Influential Nazarene Pastor to Present at General Assembly 2020 in Birthplace of BIC Missions

Influential Nazarene Pastor to Present at General Assembly 2020 in Birthplace of BIC Missions

As the Brethren in Christ U.S. General Assembly convenes in the birthplace of BIC world missions, it is apt to hear from the voice of a pioneering leader in a sister denomination. Tara Beth Leach, the first woman to serve as senior pastor of… Read On

Published March 12, 2020

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