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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 conference in 2022 and 2023 following Perry Engle’s return to congregational ministry…
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Pastor Profile: Luke Embree
Hitchhiking across the United States at 18, Luke posed a question to the Creator of the universe. He had been about to head West on Route 50 — the highway slicing America’s midsection — when he’d been struck by the majesty of the Appalachian Mountains…
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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 discover Jose is adept at multitasking…
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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…