Profiles - Brethren in Christ U.S.

Conviction & Strength

Conviction & Strength

Like many high-school seniors, Reagan Urbanavage had a lot of questions about life post-graduation. What now? Should I go to college? What kind of career do I want? What does God want me to do with my life? Reagan, who grew up attending… Read On

Published May 21, 2025

Risky Faith, Legacies of Service

Risky Faith, Legacies of Service

Walking by faith is risky and filled with paradoxes, something that Jesus’ disciples certainly felt. They simultaneously experienced miracles, hunger, fellowship, derision, provision, threats, healing, weariness, breakthroughs, great loss, and… Read On

Published March 18, 2024

Risky Faith: B. & M. B.

Risky Faith: B. & M. B.

“I had it all set. And then I met this guy!” M says with a chuckle, fondly remembering the dreams she once held for her future and how “this guy” – B – became her husband just a few years later. They met at Messiah College (now Messiah… Read On

Published March 4, 2024

Risky Faith: Doug and Barb Miller

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Risky Faith: Doug and Barb Miller

Doug and Barb Miller served in Mangochi, Malawi from 2000-2023. They were pioneers among the Yawo, a people group that was historically resistant to the Gospel. Slowly, surely, Bible fellowship groups formed as they sought out connections with Yawo… Read On

Published February 20, 2024

Risky Faith: Mike and Lori Cassel

Risky Faith: Mike and Lori Cassel

Mike and Lori Cassel have served as church planters in Latin America since 2005, first in Mexico and now in Guatemala. Their vision is twofold: to plant churches through evangelistic outreach, discipleship, and leadership development; and encourage… Read On

Published February 13, 2024

Risky Faith: Kris G.

Risky Faith: Kris G.

Kris had a lot on her mind as she unpacked her bags. Sifting through the keepsakes and dirty laundry she brought back from her week in Venezuela, she reminisced on the relationship she built with the missionary couple that hosted them. “You should… Read On

Published February 7, 2024

Breath of Life

Breath of Life

Aliento De Vida is a Spanish-speaking congregation in Salina, Kansas, co-pastored by father and son duo Filiberto and Alex Zapata. Aliento De Vida (which translates to Breath of Life) started as a church plant ten years ago. They rapidly grew and a… Read On

Published October 23, 2023

Help in Crisis – Caring for Refugees

Help in Crisis – Caring for Refugees

Kevin and Barb Kelley have spent a lifetime serving people in crisis, him as a prison chaplain and her as a nurse practitioner. Following retirement, they sensed God placing a new passion in their hearts: refugee care and ministry. The Lord led them… Read On

Published June 20, 2023

Many Vocations, One Mission

Many Vocations, One Mission

It all started with an email to Donald and Karen Vundhla: there is an Administrative Coordinator role in southern Africa and we think you would be a great fit. The Vundhlas, preparing to enter their retirement years, were hesitant. “His first… Read On

Published May 9, 2022