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Register Now for General Assembly 2018 and Pre-Assembly Seminar
We are excited to announce registration is open for General Assembly 2018. Event attendees can select various workshops, as well as programs for children under 18. Learn more and register » We are also thrilled to promote a pre-Assembly seminar held by Awaken: BIC Network for Women in Ministry. Featuring Christianity Today editor at large Katelyn Beaty, the Awaken Seminar celebrates how God has called and gifted women to lead and offers lifelong BIC learning credit. Learn more and register »
BIC U.S. World Missions Deploys Global Worker Sophie T.
In partnership with generous U.S. congregations and individuals, we celebrate Sophie T. having deployed to Thailand on January 20, 2018, to begin a three-year term. BIC U.S. World Missions began sending global workers to Thailand 30 years ago, and we thank you for walking alongside Sophie - who will be teaching English and joining a church-planting team - as our newest team member in Thailand. Read more »
BIC U.S. World Missions Deploys Global Worker L.H.
In partnership with generous U.S. congregations and individuals, we celebrate L.H. having deployed to the Middle East on January 29, 2018, for a three-year term. "Thank you for your continuous support and for being a lifeline for the missions team here in the Middle East," said L.H. "Our ministry is an extension of you the BIC U.S. family." L.H. is devoting her first year to full-time language study and connecting with young women in the region. Read more »
Overview of Leadership Teams' Winter Meetings
National Director Alan Robinson shares highlights from Leadership Council and General Conference Board meetings held February 6-9. Planning General Assembly 2018 and a new, 10-year strategic plan for the Church were covered during the meetings, among other topics. Read more »
Karaoke Courage: Lessons from Open Mic Night
This month on our blog, Tim Diehl, pastor of community life at Koinos Community Church, shares a lesson in courage. Prior to being a pastor in the BIC U.S., Tim served 14 years for college ministry InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA - which "contributed greatly to his love of college basketball, and, in particular, UNC hoops," he said. He and his wife, Tracey, have four children. View post »
2017 Annual Report: Transformed Together
We're thrilled to release our 2017 Annual Report sharing exciting, transformative ministry from across the Brethren in Christ family. Print copies will be mailed to every congregation. View report online »
