Kenneth Hoke: Legacy of Service

On behalf of the BIC U.S. family, we express our deepest gratitude for Bishop Kenneth Hoke's years of servant leadership. Ken retired as Susquehanna Conference bishop, July 31, 2018, with Bob Beaty as his successor. For nearly 50 years, Ken has led our denomination with a pastor's heart. Read more »

General Assembly 2018 Recap   

This July, General Assembly focused on the theme To Know, Love, and Follow Jesus. Visit the General Assembly 2018 webpage to read summaries of business decisions, watch videos of plenary sessions, and see where General Assembly 2020 is taking place. Read more »

Q&A: A Conversation with the Former and Current Board Chairs    

During General Assembly 2018, Cathy Musser assumed leadership of General Conference Board from chair Wanda Heise, who had led since 2014. Cathy has served on the board for eight years. This month, we had the privilege of chatting with our successive board chairs about their transition - and the future of the BIC U.S. Read more »

Reaffirming Women in Ministry - Shalom! A Journal for the Practice of Reconciliation

More than 200 participants celebrated women in ministry leadership at the Awaken Seminar, July 13, 2018. Preparing for the event, Shalom! published a spring 2018 edition focusing on women in ministry leadership. Hear stories of women in ministry, interviews from church leaders on raising strong daughters, and advocates affirming women at all levels of Church life. Read Shalom! » 

BIC U.S. World Missions Welcomes New Regional Administrator  

This June, BIC U.S. World Missions was privileged to welcome John Reitz as regional administrator for Europe and the Middle East, following John Hawbaker's retirement earlier this year. "With experiences in BIC U.S. World Missions leadership, service overseas, counseling, and church planting, John has incredible gifts and grounded perspectives," said Jonathan Lloyd, director of BIC U.S. World Missions. Learn more »

Register Now - Directed Study Program Fall 2018

Whether you're a volunteer, leader, pastor, or someone simply wanting to expand your biblical knowledge base, consider participating in the BIC U.S.' Directed Study Program (DSP). The DSP consists of email-delivered courses designed to be flexible, relational, practical, and affordable. For fall term 2018, which begins August 20 and runs until November 30, choose from 15 courses being offered in the areas of Bible, history, ministry, and theology. Learn more »

BIC U.S. World Missions Deploys Allison Conrad

In partnership with U.S. congregations and individuals, we celebrate that Allison Conrad deployed to Bogotá, Colombia, July 11, 2018, to teach at El Camino Academy this academic year. Allison first discovered El Camino Academy (ECA) on a college missions trip - and the school's mission to impact the next generation for Jesus Christ resonated with Allison. Read more »

In partnership with U.S. congregations and individuals, we celebrate that Tony and Veronica Beers, along with their daughters Lilliana and Natasha, deployed to Zambia, July 18, 2018, for a three-year term. Professionals in engineering and nursing, they will be conducting water and agricultural projects and providing healthcare in partnership with the Zambian BIC Church. Read more »