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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 congregations across the U.S.,” says Jim Reynolds…
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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 on a mission to help people of all ages connect with Jesus…
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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 coffee and empower survivors of the sex industry…
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Setting the Table
Early in 2019, Jan Pasteiner took the twenty minute drive north to Flint, Michigan, 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 congregation…
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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…
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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 immediately. Since Rick Snyder — director of BIC U.S…
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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…