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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

Meet Our New Project 250 Coordinator

Meet Our New Project 250 Coordinator

In 2020, we launched Project 250, a collection of five initiatives to guide us to Brethren in Christ’s 250th birthday in 2028. The initiatives were created to honor our past, strengthen our present, and move us toward the future God is calling us… Read On

Published October 12, 2021

Escaping the Sex Industry: One Woman’s Journey to Liberation in Christ

Escaping the Sex Industry: One Woman’s Journey to Liberation in Christ

It was a typical Thursday night at Club 22, a popular strip joint in Harrisburg, Pa. The lights were dimmed, frequent customers were in their favorite seats, and dancers took the stage to perform. In addition to the expected crowd, the “church… Read On

Published March 30, 2021

Called to Ministry – Q&A with Four Female Pastors

Culture & Perspectives

Called to Ministry – Q&A with Four Female Pastors

Throughout our history, the Brethren in Christ has been blessed by the many women who have served as ministers, missionaries, and church leaders. Today, we celebrate female pastors that are deeply impacting their congregations and leading us in… Read On

Published March 24, 2021

Leaning into Giftedness

Culture & Perspectives

Leaning into Giftedness

“The gifts he gave were that some would be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until all of us come to the unity of the faith and… Read On

Published March 16, 2021

Embracing Women in Ministry

Culture & Perspectives

Embracing Women in Ministry

When I was in the first year of my Ph.D. program in theology at the University of Dayton, I was blessed with an opportunity to write about the Brethren in Christ for a seminar focused on historiographical issues in relation to theology. I chose to… Read On

Published March 8, 2021

Members of Women in Ministry Task Force Announced

Members of Women in Ministry Task Force Announced

In January, we announced the creation of a task force to ensure that the Brethren in Christ U.S. upholds our commitment to affirming women in ministry leadership. Pauline Peifer, task force chair, has carefully selected seven members to serve… Read On

Published February 23, 2021

BIC U.S. Announces the Creation of Task Force in Affirmation of Women in Ministry

BIC U.S. Announces the Creation of Task Force in Affirmation of Women in Ministry

At the end of December 2020, Brethren in Christ U.S. (BIC U.S.) Leadership Council received concern that our commitment to affirming women at all levels of ministry was not being sufficiently practiced across the Church. Concern was also raised… Read On

Published January 22, 2021

Open Doors in the Time of COVID

Culture & Perspectives

Open Doors in the Time of COVID

The weight of COVID fell more heavily on some than others in 2020. Homeless populations and addiction communities faced unique challenges brought about by the pandemic and subsequent shutdowns. In the midst of these trials, two Brethren in Christ… Read On

Published January 14, 2021