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John Burns Announces Retirement from BIC Foundation, Jonathan Owen Hired

John Burns Announces Retirement from BIC Foundation, Jonathan Owen Hired

After 15 years of service with the BIC Foundation (BICF), John Burns is announcing his retirement, effective September 2025. “We are exceedingly grateful for John’s leadership and the ways in which he has developed rich relationships with BIC… Read On

Published February 4, 2025

The Journey of White Oak Lodge

The Journey of White Oak Lodge

Christian summer camps have long been a staple of children’s and youth ministry. They invoke fond memories of hikes, campfires, and evening vespers. Christian Retreat Center (CRC), a BIC camp in East Waterford, Pa., is one such camp, and they are… Read On

Published October 8, 2024

Planting in Good Ground

Planting in Good Ground

On a busy corner in Camp Hill, Pa., you’ll encounter a commanding house with white siding and a green roof. Peek through the windows and glimpse the beginnings of Good Ground Coffee Company, a coffee shop that has two clear missions: serve good… Read On

Published May 17, 2024

Setting the Table

Setting the Table

Early in 2019, Jan Pasteiner took the twenty minute drive north to Flint, Mich., from her home in Goodrich. She pulled up to the donation center for the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan (FBEM) to drop off supplies that the youth group at her home… Read On

Published April 27, 2023

Q&A: How to Give Charitably Through Your Savings

Q&A: How to Give Charitably Through Your Savings

We all hope to save — whether it’s for our next vacation, car, or children’s college tuition. Now you can save for your long- and short-term goals while giving to a charity of your choice. Today, John Burns, director of advancement at the BIC… Read On

Published July 23, 2019

Two Leaders Take the Helm of the BIC Foundation and BIC U.S. Shared Services

We’re honored to announce James Reynolds has been appointed executive director of the Brethren in Christ Foundation and Mitchell Martin has been selected as director of finance and director of shared services for the BIC U.S., both effective… Read On

Published December 18, 2017

Director of BIC U.S. Shared Services and CEO of the BIC Foundation to Retire

Director of BIC U.S. Shared Services and CEO of the BIC Foundation to Retire

We regret to announce that Rick Snyder — director of BIC U.S. shared services and CEO of the BIC Foundation — is retiring, the anticipated date for his departure later this summer. While sad to leave the BIC U.S., Rick and his wife, Ruth-Ann… Read On

Published June 20, 2017