News - Page 9 of 9 - Brethren in Christ U.S.

Donors Pledge $1.4 Million Matching Grant for Ministry Campaign

We are thrilled to announce that donors (who wish to remain anonymous) have committed to giving $1.4 million in matching funds for the Honor the Past: Build the Future campaign. If matched dollar for dollar over the next three years, the pledge… Read On

Published March 22, 2017

World Missions Welcomes Interim Regional Administrator

World Missions Welcomes Interim Regional Administrator

In January 2017, BIC U.S. World Missions welcomed Matt Lewis as interim regional administrator for Southern Africa. A former regional administrator for Europe and the Mediterranean, Matt also served for eight years on the Board for World Missions… Read On

Published March 22, 2017

“Cooperative Ministries” Becomes “Common Ministries”

Leadership Council voted to change Cooperative Ministries’ name to “Common Ministries” Wednesday, December 14, to realign the name with its original definition—as the ministries common to all congregations. “The idea and spirit behind… Read On

Published December 21, 2016

BIC U.S. Communications Welcomes New Team Member

BIC U.S. Communications Welcomes New Team Member

BIC U.S. Communications is excited to welcome Anna Haggard to the position of editor as Scott McFadden transitions to a part-time role. We are grateful for the many ways Scott has served the Church during his time as editor and are excited for the… Read On

Published December 21, 2016

BIC U.S. Releases $15,000 from Global Compassion Fund for Food Crisis in Mozambique

BIC U.S. Releases $15,000 from Global Compassion Fund for Food Crisis in Mozambique

BIC U.S. has authorized $15,000 from the Global Compassion Fund to fight hunger in Mozambique. According to a report by FEWS NET (Famine Early Warning Systems Network), a leading provider of early warning and analysis on acute food insecurity, much… Read On

Published October 26, 2016

Board for World Missions Now the Commission for World Missions

The Board for World Missions has now become the Commission for World Missions. In keeping with the General Conference 2016 action in Article 5 of the amended bylaws, the commission will be tasked with advising and overseeing cross-cultural outreach… Read On

Published October 26, 2016

BIC U.S. Announces Lynn Thrush as Nominee for Great Lakes Conference Bishop

BIC U.S. Announces Lynn Thrush as Nominee for Great Lakes Conference Bishop

The BIC U.S. is pleased to announce the nomination of Lynn Thrush for bishop of the Great Lakes Conference. The Great Lakes Conference search committee (consisting of the conference’s board of directors) submitted their nomination to the… Read On

Published February 28, 2016