BIC U.S. leadership Archives - Brethren in Christ U.S.

Bill Donner to Become Next Pacific Conference Bishop

Bill Donner to Become Next Pacific Conference Bishop

We are thrilled to announce William “Bill” Donner has been confirmed to serve as bishop of the Pacific Conference of Brethren in Christ U.S., his term starting August 1, 2023. He will take over from Interim Bishop Warren Hoffman who led the… Read On

Published March 30, 2023

New Perspectives

Culture & Perspectives

New Perspectives

Over the past two years, we’ve added many new members to our General Conference Board (GCB). They have brought with them fresh perspectives, new ideas, and passion for the Brethren in Christ Church in the U.S. We connected with GCB members Brian… Read On

Published April 19, 2022

Matching Grant Helped Eliminate Pension Deficit; Approximately $300,000 Remains to Be Matched

Matching Grant Helped Eliminate Pension Deficit; Approximately $300,000 Remains to Be Matched

At General Assembly 2018, we celebrated meeting the first goal of the Honor the Past: Build the Future ministry campaign. Together, we eliminated the BIC U.S. pension deficit for the defined benefit plan (BIC Pension Fund), which was part of the… Read On

Published October 4, 2018

BIC U.S. World Missions Welcomes New Regional Administrator

BIC U.S. World Missions Welcomes New Regional Administrator

This June 2018, BIC U.S. World Missions was privileged to welcome John Reitz as regional administrator for Europe and the Middle East, following John Hawbaker’s retirement earlier this year. In the regional administrator role for Europe and the… Read On

Published August 14, 2018

Q&A: A Conversation with the Former and Current Board Chairs

On July 16, 2018, Cathy Musser assumed leadership of General Conference Board from chair Wanda Heise, who had led since 2014 and served on the board 12 years. Formerly board secretary, Cathy has served on the board for eight years. Thankful for… Read On

Published August 14, 2018

Kenneth Hoke: Legacy of Service

Kenneth Hoke: Legacy of Service

On behalf of the BIC U.S. family, we want to express our deepest gratitude for Bishop Kenneth Hoke’s years of servant leadership in the denomination. Following six years as bishop of the Susquehanna Conference, Ken retired July 31, 2018, with Bob… Read On

Published August 14, 2018

Meet Our Keynote Speakers — General Assembly 2018

We are delighted to announce this year’s plenary presenters for General Assembly 2018. Each speaker will focus on one aspect of our conference theme: To Know, Love, and Follow Jesus. Danisa Ndlovu Friday, July 13, 2018 — Theme: To Know Jesus… Read On

Published April 26, 2018

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

Bob Beaty to Become Next Susquehanna Conference Bishop

Bob Beaty to Become Next Susquehanna Conference Bishop

We are thrilled to announce Bob Beaty has been confirmed bishop of Susquehanna Conference, his term starting August 1, 2018, following Bishop Ken Hoke’s retirement end of July 2018. On Sunday, November 13, 2017, the Susquehanna Conference bishop… Read On

Published November 27, 2017