Profiles
Risky Faith, Legacies of Service
Walking by faith is risky and filled with paradoxes, something that Jesus’ disciples certainly felt. They simultaneously experienced miracles, hunger, fellowship, derision, provision, threats, healing, weariness, breakthroughs, great loss, and great love. Just like the disciples, Jesus beckons us to take risks with him…
News
Walter Kim to be Keynote Speaker at General Assembly 2024
We are thrilled to welcome a slate of gifted speakers to General Assembly 2024, including our keynote speaker, Walter Kim, president of the National Association of Evangelicals (NAE). Walter Kim previously served as a pastor at Boston’s historic Park Street Church and at churches in Vancouver…
News
Leadership Council Endorses Wesleyan Paper on Homosexuality
Brethren in Christ U.S. believes that God’s design for sexual intimacy is limited to marriage between a man and a woman. This position is clearly stated in our Manual of Doctrine and Government (MDG): first in the Relationships in Creation section of Article II of the Articles of Faith and Doctrine (MDG…
Profiles
Risky Faith: B. & M. B.
“I had it all set. And then I met this guy!” M says with a chuckle, fondly remembering the dreams she once held for her future and how “this guy” – B – became her husband just a few years later…
Culture & Perspectives
Lent is Still Open
Lent came early this year, starting on February 14. For this reason, many followers of Jesus wonder if they have missed it. It is interesting to note that Christian traditions worldwide use several timelines to enter spiritual seasons. Consider how an Orthodox friend of mine will begin his Lent journey on March 18…
Profiles
Risky Faith: Doug and Barb Miller
Doug and Barb Miller served in Mangochi, Malawi from 2000-2023. They were pioneers among the Yawo, a people group that was historically resistant to the Gospel. Slowly, surely, Bible fellowship groups formed as they sought out connections with Yawo people in their neighborhood and in surrounding villages…
Profiles
Risky Faith: Mike and Lori Cassel
Mike and Lori Cassel have served as church planters in Latin America since 2005, first in Mexico and now in Guatemala. Their vision is twofold: to plant churches through evangelistic outreach, discipleship, and leadership development; and encourage and equip others to plant churches as well…
Profiles
Risky Faith: Kris G.
Kris had a lot on her mind as she unpacked her bags. Sifting through the keepsakes and dirty laundry she brought back from her week in Venezuela, she reminisced on the relationship she built with the missionary couple that hosted them…
News
Over $130,000 Distributed for Macha Hospital
Nearly seventy years after its founding in 1957, Macha Mission Hospital in Zambia continues to provide life-changing medicine in the name of Jesus. Through the Partnership Handbook, individuals and congregations in the U.S. financially support the hospital in its mission. In 2023…
Impact
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 all the time…
Culture & Perspectives
Diverse Scripture Reading
Jiran Collective had its usual crowd of about thirty-ish people seated in the rows of folding chairs that evening: Arabs – both U.S.-born and immigrants – and European-Americans. Some are Christian, some Muslim, and others find themselves somewhere in between. Jiran (which translates to “neighbor”) is an environment where all are welcome to bring their voice to the table in our bilingual gathering to praise Jesus…
Resources
4 Practices to Make the Most of the Week of Prayer and Fasting
Every January, Brethren in Christ U.S. invites individuals and congregations to participate in the Week of Prayer and Fasting. This annual practice connects BIC people across the world to join in prayer around a certain theme and seek the Lord at the beginning of a new year…