March 2006
With a general secretary nominee, General Conference in Miami, and the 50th anniversary of BIC Bible quizzing, 2006 is a year of both transition and celebration. In this month’s issue, we are introducing Don McNiven, the nominee for general secretary, a second preview of a General Conference issue, and a variety of web resources brought to you by Seek magazine. We hope you enjoy this issue, and as always, we’d love to hear from you!
General Secretary nominee named
Following a six-month-long search, GCB chairman Mark Garis has announced Don McNiven as the nominee for General Secretary of the Brethren in Christ Church in North America. More>>
Restructuring from boards to teams: A General Conference 2006 issue
At General Conference 2006, the General Church Board will propose structural changes that move from a board-based model to a team-based model in order to increase collaboration in ministry. More>>
Family news
To help members of Brethren in Christ churches keep in touch with family and friends across North America the BIC Office of Communications introduces Family News , a quarterly listing of birth, wedding, and death notices. More>>
Re-investing the surplus
With the General Church’s income exceeding its spending by a slight margin in 2005, Leadership Council enjoyed the blessing of re-investing the surplus dollars in ministry priorities for 2006. More >>
BIC participation in Wesleyan Holiness study
Bishop Perry Engle and pastor Lynn Thrush have a role in a Holiness Manifesto and the publication of a book on holiness in the 21st century. More>>
Regional Conference annual meetings
Starting in mid-March, regional conferences will meet to discuss business and ministry strategies at their annual meetings. Check out a list of themes and dates for these events. More>>
Fostering healthy marriage in an age of brokenness
Beginning this spring, Equipping for Ministry (EfM) is offering a seminar for pastors, focusing on the critical need to build and support healthy marriages. Seminars will be held at six locations across the U.S. and Canada, and are still accepting registrations. More>>
Bible quizzing turns 50
This year marks the 50th anniversary of BIC Bible quizzing – a denominational program that has inspired so many young people to study God’s Word in an environment of healthy competition. Check out the extensive gallery of photos from the last 50 years, along with reflections from veteran quizzers. More>>
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