July 2018
Awaken Seminar
We are delighted to announce Awaken: BIC Network for Women in Ministry will be hosting a leadership seminar celebrating how God has called and gifted women, presented just prior to General Assembly 2018. Held across the street from Messiah College at Grantham Church, the event is open to women and men. Featuring Keynote speaker: Katelyn Beaty, editor at large at Christianity Today, author Music by concert artist Frances Drost Q&A: Meredith Dancause and Josh Crain, pastoral team, The Meeting House,…
Find out more »General Assembly 2018
Keynote Sessions Watch videos and read summaries from our keynote presentations. Danisa Ndlovu: To Know Jesus Alan Robinson: To Love Jesus Scot McKnight: To Follow Jesus Business At General Assembly 2018, delegates representing our collective family of congregations gathered to make decisions affecting our future. Business Summary Minutes: Download PDF Minutes: purchase print Copies Videos View plenary sessions 1-8, Scot McKnight's workshop, Bible Quizzing final, and 2018 Ministers' Tribute video. Watch Videos General Assembly 2020 https://www.facebook.com/BrethreninChristUS/videos/10155405964767484/ Check out what…
Find out more »2018 Annual Heritage Service and Hymn Sing
Join us for the 2018 Annual Heritage Service and Hymn Sing at the historic Ringgold Meeting House, Smithsburg, Maryland. This year, we’re combining the Historical Society’s Heritage Service and the Ringgold Meetinghouse Hymn Sing in order to coincide with General Assembly 2018 (formerly known as General Conference). Our hope is this will encourage more people to experience this meaningful gathering — especially for those who live in other parts of the country or the world! Watch our Facebook page for updated…
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October 2018
Webinar: HR3 – 3 Critical Church HR Policy Issues
In this webinar, three critical church human resource issues will be covered: hiring regulations, handbook requirements, and harassment reporting. What can and cannot be asked on an application or in interview questions? Why should local churches, regardless of size, have a written handbook? What qualifies as harassment, and is there a procedure in place for reporting it? The essentials of these topics will be covered in this webinar, providing resources and a foundation for local congregations to build upon. Register…
Find out more »November 2018
Webinar: Church Finance – What Your Pastors, Treasurers, and Church Boards Should Know
In this webinar, four critical areas related to church finance will be covered: minister’s housing allowance, internal controls, financial policies, and fiduciary responsibilities of the board. With the future of the housing allowance being uncertain, should churches begin to consider contingency plans to adjust pastoral compensation? What are some practical tips for administering the housing allowance? Who should and shouldn’t touch the money? How do you protect your volunteers from potential accusations, and how do you protect the resources of…
Find out more »January 2019
2019 Week of Prayer and Fasting
Welcome the new year with our annual Week of Prayer and Fasting: Across the denomination, individuals and congregations reflect on devotionals authored by BIC U.S. leaders.
Find out more »May 2019
Webinar: Healthy Personal Finances
Join us for this financial primer to create a plan to steward your resources wisely. In this webinar, discover three principles of healthy, stewardship-minded personal finance: financial goal setting, living with margin, and developing a spending plan. In addition, get tips for creating financial health in several specific areas including saving, credit card use, higher education, and retirement. Register now
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