English – Brethren in Christ U.S.

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 Elizabethtown (Pa.) BIC, didn’t have a lot of answers and didn’t want… Read On

Published May 21, 2025

New Cohort of Congregations Joins Thriving Congregations Initiative

New Cohort of Congregations Joins Thriving Congregations Initiative

We are excited to welcome 20 new congregations into Cohort B of the Thriving Congregations Initiative. The Initiative – designed to strengthen churches’ values, mission, and community – launched with Cohort A in 2024. As this first cohort… Read On

Published June 2, 2025

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

“To Dream Again”

“To Dream Again”

In 2024, 17 congregations formed Cohort A of the Thriving Congregations Initiative, a program designed to strengthen churches’ values, mission, and community. “Priority 3 of Project 250 is to multiply ‘missional congregations, movements, and… Read On

Published April 30, 2025

Help in Life’s Worst Moments

Help in Life’s Worst Moments

Have you experienced a worst moment in your life? A sudden job loss, a loved one’s passing, a natural disaster, or tragic accident? How did you experience God’s presence and provision following such tragedy and loss? Who responded immediately… Read On

Published April 21, 2025

Cooperative Congregations

Culture & Perspectives

Cooperative Congregations

On a warm Sunday in July 2023, while Grace Nepali Church met for the very first time at the Mt. Rock Worship Center (Mt. Rock BIC), church members from Ríos de Agua Viva – the Spanish-speaking congregation that also meets at Mt. Rock – slowly… Read On

Published April 9, 2025

Discovering Family in Shared History

Discovering Family in Shared History

One of the key – but often unseen – ministries of BIC U.S. World Missions is training international church leaders through scholarships, the Directed Study Program, and most recently international Core Course gatherings. BIC Core Courses lay a… Read On

Published March 31, 2025

“Lord, but When Did We See You?”

Culture & Perspectives

“Lord, but When Did We See You?”

My love for refugees grew out of my love for cross-cultural engagement. The daughter of a missions pastor, I had the privilege to travel internationally from a young age, meeting people from other parts of the world and learning about their… Read On

Published March 20, 2025

World Missions to Lead Short-Term Trips to Colombia, Michigan, and Greece

World Missions to Lead Short-Term Trips to Colombia, Michigan, and Greece

Updated May 20, 2025 Brethren in Christ U.S. World Missions will lead one-week trips to three locations this year: Bogotá, Colombia; Dearborn, Michigan; and Samos Island, Greece. The trips offer a unique opportunity to connect with people across… Read On

Published March 4, 2025

68 Original Songs Submitted to 2024 Songwriting Initiative

68 Original Songs Submitted to 2024 Songwriting Initiative

The 10 Core Values of Brethren in Christ U.S. were the central focus of the 2024 Songwriting Initiative, designed to strengthen community and creativity across the denomination. The initiative ran from August to October last year in conjunction with… Read On

Published February 5, 2025