May 2019
Update: Cyclone Idai Relief in Mozambique, Malawi 
Through your generosity, $39,000 in emergency aid was distributed to 570 families in areas hardest hit by Cyclone Idai. The second most calamitous storm on record in Southeast Africa, Cyclone Idai devastated many communities surrounding BIC churches in the region. Learn more »
Meet Mark and Maggie Roth 
We're thrilled to announce Mark and Maggie Roth plan to begin serving at Macha Mission Hospital in Zambia later this year, succeeding longtime medical missionaries John and Esther Spurrier. Mark will join the medical staff as a general surgeon, and Maggie will be serving the community in hospitality and education opportunities. Meet the Roths »
The Pastor of the Future? Exploring Bivocational Ministry in the BIC
In the United States, bivocational ministry is on the rise. How is this trend affecting our denomination? And, what advantages (and challenges) do our bivocational pastors face? Tim Diehl, pastor of Koinos Community Church, explores the realities of bivocational ministry in the Brethren in Christ. Learn more »
Save the Date: General Assembly 2020
It's never too early to start planning for General Assembly 2020! Our denominational gathering is taking place July 10-13, 2020, at Tony's Pizza and Event Center, Salina, Kansas. Registration is expected to open late 2019.
Missionary Estol Bathurst: Calling from the Wheat Belt to Malawi 
Estol Bathurst is a fourth-generation farmer. In the 1800s, his great-grandfather began establishing the Bathurst name in farming, and today, they ship their grains around the world. But in deploying to Malawi, Estol leaves the family business. Read more » 
General Assembly 2018 Minutes 
General Assembly 2018 Minutes are now available online. Print copies will be mailed to each congregation in the coming months. Access Minutes »
Conversation with Co-Pastoral Team: Dave Fulmer and Todd Harmon
Over years of meeting weekly for breakfast, Dave Fulmer and Todd Harmon forged a loyal friendship. So when Summit View BIC Church, New Holland, Pa., began seeking a senior pastor, the two friends proposed an unconventional solution. Meet co-pastoral team »
Seeking to Fulfill Core Course Requirements? Join Us for BIC History and Values
Join us August 8-10, 2019, in Nappanee, Indiana, for the Brethren in Christ History and Values Core Course. In it, explore how our history continues to shape our core values. Learn more » 

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