July-August 2010
Reflections
"Called to Transformation" at the 121st General Conference
Held at Messiah College (Grantham, Pa.) from July 9–12, 2010, the 121st General Conference was a chance for Brethren in Christ from across Canada and the U.S. to focus on God’s call to transformation. Read more about the gathering »
Understanding the Name Change Consideration Process
Following the recommendation approved by the 2010 General Conference, the Leadership Council of the Brethren in Christ Church will initiate a process that considers a new denominational name. Moderator Warren Hoffman explains why consideration of a name change is a critical "test" of our solidarity as a church. »
Unveiling Transformation 2020
After celebrating the ministry accomplishments resulting from the just-completed Impact 2010 ministry plan, General Conference delegates approved Transformation 2020 as the church’s roadmap for the decade immediately ahead. Read the plan now »
2010 Bible quizzing champs claim first title in 45 years
Congratulations to the Bible quizzing team from Cross Roads BIC Church (Mt. Joy, Pa.), on capturing the 2010 denominational quizzing championship! Cross Roads edged out the defending champs from Nappanee (Ind.) BIC to claim the title. Read more »
Christianity Today editor leads BIC writers workshop, discussion
Capitalizing on the gathering of Brethren in Christ from across North America for General Conference 2010, the BIC Communications Office sponsored several enrichment opportunities for BIC writers and leaders. These events featured Mark Galli, senior managing editor of Christianity Today, and included a day-long BIC writers workshop and a luncheon discussion. Read more »
Darrell Winger named director of Canadian Regional Conference
After serving as interim bishop since 2009, Darrell Winger has accepted a six-year term as director of the Canadian Conference. Read more »
Brethren in Christ Foundation appoints director of advancement
In June, John Burns joined the staff of the Brethren in Christ Foundation in the newly-created position of director of advancement. Read more »
Money well-spent
Cooperative Ministries 2011: "Be Transformed"
If the fall is budget-planning season for your congregation, we encourage you to check out the theme and promotional materials for Cooperative Ministries 2011. This year’s brochure makes it easier than ever for you to explain Cooperative Ministries to those in your church. Read more »
World Hunger Fund seeks generous contributors
For more than 30 years, the World Hunger Fund has provided Brethren in Christ individuals with an opportunity to extend “a cup of cold water” and more to hurting people around the world. Recent distributions from the fund include a grant to provide food aid for the Brethren in Christ in Mozambique, and emergency disaster relief for a Brethren in Christ congregation in Mexico affected by the flash-flooding of the Rio Grande River.
To continue providing grants like these to our sisters and brothers in need, the World Hunger Fun needs generous contributors willing to donate undesignated funds. Undesignated gifts are added to the World Hunger Fund for disbursement at times of sudden need or for special projects.
If you or members of your congregation would be interested in making such a gift, visit the World Hunger Fund website »
ResourcesCheck out the Summer 2010 edition of In Part Online
The summer edition of In Part Online is live! Visit inpart.org to...
- Listen to a podcast about church-planing among the Navajo
- View a Top 7 list of reader critiques
- See photos from the Equipping for Ministry Israel-Palestine learning tour
- Download a brand new responsive reading based upon the BIC Core Values
Vacation Bible School class reaches out to Zimbabweans in need »
Emergency assistance from World Hunger Fund aids flood-ravaged mission in Mexico »
World Hunger Fund grant enables BIC Church in Mozambique to distribute much-needed food »
BICWM missionaries in Malawi appear on Canadian TV (Part 1 & 2) »
Fire destroys 80 homes near BIC church plant in Colombia, indicates mounting violence »
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—John Hostetter, 20th century Brethren in Christ church leader, in a 1950 General Conference sermon re-committing the denomination to effective ministry in church and society
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