Study guide: Making peace with your family

It’s one thing to acknowledge there’s conflict in your family. It’s quite another to follow Christ’s example of peacemaking in your daily interactions. Glenn Robitaille leads participants through a discussion of what the Bible has to say about living at peace with one another. Download>

 

So that things can be made right

As Matt Engle hires and befriends ex-convicts in Kansas, he’s continuing a practice of reconciliation between offenders and victims that the BIC have been involved in for a very long time. In her 1992 article, “Criminal Justice: So That Things Can Be Made Right” Harriet Sider Bicksler explains the challenges faced by the criminal justice system and gives practical ideas of how to reflect Christ to both victims and offenders. Read>

Pursuing peace

What does it mean to be people of peace in a world at war? Dig deeper with these resources on peace, war, and violence. Read>

 

 

Study guide: Reality faith

Some people will do anything as long as they’re on camera. No risk is too high, and no action is too bold for them as they race around the world, vie for attention, or accept dares—all with a specific outcome or prize in mind. As Christians, we are striving for the ultimate prize, but how much are we willing to risk for our faith? Brian McCann’s study guide provides small groups and individuals with biblical wisdom on living boldly and unashamedly for Christ. Download>

YouthQuest: a history

Since 1978, the BIC youth convention has been encouraging and challenging young people from all across North America. But it hasn’t always looked the same; in fact, it hasn’t always been called YouthQuest. Learn more>

The BIC in Nepal: how you can help

In addition to their duties as leaders of the BIC Church in Nepal, Shemlal and Hannah Hembrom oversee Brethren in Christ World Missions’ SPICE program in Nepal, which provides housing, education, and spiritual instruction for orphaned and low-income children. You can help train the leaders of tomorrow by sponsoring a child. Learn more>

 

 

Breaking down dividing walls

At Valley Christian Academy, children are learning to make friends with people of other races and cultures—in stark contrast to the racial strife that exists in the surrounding community. In her article, “Breaking Down Dividing Walls,” Harriet Sider Bicksler reflects on the work to be done in racial reconciliation. Read>

 

Bringing their parents to church

As Westheights Community Church in Kitchener, Ontario, discovered, the key to reaching the community is kids. In our child-centered culture, Sunday school and kids’ activities aren’t just drawing children into church; they’re bringing whole families to Christ. Read>

 

Family News

The second issue of Family News is at press and soon to be mailed. Births, weddings, and deaths will continue to be posted on the denomination’s Family News page, but you may also download the current issue in PDF form.