February 2007

Young leaders emerge at YouthQuest

In the months leading up to YouthQuest 2006, the biennial gathering of BIC teens and their leaders was the focus of prayer in congregations across North America. According to assistant coordinator Dan Houck, God honored those prayers in a mighty way during the four-day event, held in Niagara Falls, Ontario. Read more>

 

As the righteous prayed

BIC churches took full advantage of the prayer resources available on the denomination’s website, with 750 page views of the prayer section. Add in responses to a follow-up survey and there is clear evidence that the wider-BIC church was indeed focused on prayer the week of January 7-14. We know that people gathered at twelve locations across the church for corporate prayer and that intercessors prayed for a combined 373 hours – the equivalent of two full weeks of round-the-clock prayer.

For reflections from pastors on the 2007 week of prayer and fasting, read more>

BIC Foundation assumes administration of the Minister’s Pension Fund

Following a several month search for a replacement for Arlene Ray, the previous administrator for the Minister’s Pension Fund, it became clear that the best solution
was actually close at hand. We simply needed to look around the corner to the BIC Foundation. Read more>

Impact of Urbana for BIC

Generations of Christian workers —including a significant number of BIC missionaries and pastors—began their journeys of service with a trip to Urbana, the world-renowned biennial student mission conference. The more than 50 young adults from BIC churches who made the trek to Urbana in late December have returned home changed and charged up for God. Read more>

Cooperative Ministries at year end

With 2006 ending on a Sunday, it took a bit longer than usual to tally the CM totals. But the numbers are now in, and it looks like another solid showing by BIC churches, even if not all goals were met. Read more>

Just in time for Valentine’s day

Hans Finzel, featured speaker for the Ministry Enrichment Retreat to be held this summer in Pittsburgh, Pa., asks what romance is, and then answers his own question with a story about a “hero husband” he knows. Read more>

 

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