Church Leadership Archives - Brethren in Christ U.S.

Pastors Supporting Pastors

Pastors Supporting Pastors

No one knows the mix of feelings and emotions that are behind the scenes in a pastor’s mind other than a pastor or perhaps their spouse. Sometimes, more often than not, these feelings and emotions are not positive or healthy; but certainly most… Read On

Published January 30, 2024

Warren Hoffman Named Interim Bishop of Pacific Conference

Warren Hoffman Named Interim Bishop of Pacific Conference

We are pleased to announce that Warren Hoffman, former moderator for Brethren in Christ U.S., will serve as interim bishop of the Pacific Regional Conference starting in August 2022. This change in leadership comes after long-term bishop of the… Read On

Published June 3, 2022

Heather Beaty to Become Next Susquehanna Conference Bishop

Heather Beaty to Become Next Susquehanna Conference Bishop

We are thrilled to announce Heather Beaty has been appointed to serve as bishop of the Susquehanna Conference of the Brethren in Christ U.S., her term starting May 1, 2022. Following her nomination by the Susquehanna Conference Board of Directors… Read On

Published April 26, 2022

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

How is Our Plumb Line?

Culture & Perspectives

How is Our Plumb Line?

Love of God and love of neighbor are binding and essential principles in our faith. This was the primary message I was hoping that folks heard during my July 2021 sermon in my local church. The assigned lectionary text for the week came from Amos… Read On

Published November 12, 2021

The Pastor of the Future? Exploring Bivocational Ministry in the BIC

Impact + Resources

The Pastor of the Future? Exploring Bivocational Ministry in the BIC

When I finally get through to Jose Acosta, he is shopping at Lowe’s. “Is this still an OK time to talk?” “Sure,” Jose — a general contractor — responds. “I’m just trying to find a door for a home I’m working on.” I quickly… Read On

Published May 14, 2019

Hope for a Relationship with a Sex Addict

Hope for a Relationship with a Sex Addict

Just this week, a couple of Christian guys told me about being found out while “watching porn.” The reason I heard about it was not that they felt bad about doing it. But because they got an email the next day saying that they had been filmed… Read On

Published January 25, 2019

Waiting: An Advent Meditation

Waiting: An Advent Meditation

As I’ve pondered Advent this year, I have been confronted with a convicting reality in my own life: I don’t like waiting. I’ll go further than that; I will do almost anything to eliminate waiting. When I do have to wait, I become… Read On

Published December 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