Momentum April 2006

Signs of spring are emerging all around us. It is a joyful time; an awakening after the cold slumber of winter. But spring is also a time of profound and seemingly chaotic change. So, too, is this time in the church—from the end of the Brotherhood Health Plan to the impact Brethren in Christ leaders are making on the global church. As you enjoy the glorious changes of spring, we hope you are also encouraged by the stories of new life and abundance detailed in this issue of Momentum.

Brotherhood Health Plan comes to an end

Following an exhaustive search for an affordable alternative, the Pension Fund Trustees are faced with the unhappy decision to discontinue the Brotherhood Health Plan. Attention now turns to helping congregations assist their pastors in finding other coverage. More >>

BIC bishop to lead Mennonite World Conference

During the March mini-assembly of Mennonite World Conference (MWC), Danisa Ndlovu, bishop of the Zimbabwe BIC Church, was named president-elect of the interdenominational Anabaptist organization. More >>

Tracking impact multiplied

With two months of giving on the books and congregational commitments for the year recorded, 2006 is shaping up as a strong year for Cooperative Ministries. As BIC congregations from across North America pool time, talent, and treasure in common purpose, God is able to do more than we could imagine. That’s impact multiplied! More >>

General Conference Issue: Commissioned Ministers

The third issue in our series for discussion at General Conference is an addition to the Manual of Doctrine and Government (MDG) with significance for persons pursuing ministry assignments other than senior or solo pastor. More >>

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One-day seminars focus on marriage

In the footsteps of the very successful 2005 seminar, “Preaching Peace in a World at War,” Equipping for Ministry is offering another one-day seminar that addresses a critical need in our culture. More >>

Interns bring energy and creativity to General Church ministries

If you think young people are few and far between in denominational ministry, think again! Each year, the General Church offices benefits from the talents and expertise of interns and student workers from Messiah College. And in the process, they are gaining valuable insights into the possibility and reward of careers within the church. More >>

Discovering what it’s all about

This time last year, What’s It All About? was an untried product of the Atlantic, Canadian, and General Conference. Twelve months later, 19 BIC churches are growing in their giving because of the What’s It All About? experience. Your congregation can be next. More >>

What is a blog?

Is it a bug? Is it a sound? Test your blogging knowledge by reading More>>

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Darrell Winger and Warren Hoffman
General Church Leaders