The Church of the Brethren Webcast is an audio news partnership of the Church of the Brethren agencies, produced by Bethany Theological Seminary. Webcasts feature conversations and interviews that highlight news, upcoming events, and items of interest. (Subscribing to receive automatic updates is possible.)
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Brethren Voices
(2008) January's podcast from Disaster News Network Radio focuses on the needs of children after a disaster and programs that make a difference in hundreds of young lives every year. Guests are Judy Bezon, associate director for Children's Disaster Services, a program administered by the Church of the Brethren, and Mike Nevergall, associate for program interpretation for Lutheran Disaster Response. You can find the podcast at this address: www.podcastvillage.com
/aff/dnn/archive/374. For more about Disaster News Network go to www.disasternews.net.
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March 30-31, 2008
Bethany Theological Seminary's Inaugural Forum, "Hearing Scriptures of Peace,"
The Church of the Brethren Webcast Series presents video webcasts from Bethany Theological Seminary's Inaugural Forum, "Hearing Scriptures of Peace," held in Richmond, Ind., on March 30-31. Presentations include a plenary with Dr. Scott Appleby on “The Incarnation of Reconciliation: Interpreting Scripture Through the Person of Jesus,” March 30 at 1:30-2:30 p.m. (eastern time); presentations by Bethany students, March 30, 4:15-5:15 p.m.; evening worship on March 30, 7:30-9 p.m., with Bethany president Ruthann Knechel Johansen speaking on "Asking for Wonder”; a plenary with Rabbi Rachel Gartner on “Vechol Netivoteha Shalom: All the Paths of Torah are Peace,” March 31, 8:30-9:30 a.m.; and a plenary with Dr. Rashied Omar on “Islam Beyond Tolerance: The Qur’anic Concept of Ta’ruf/Embrace,” March 31, 1:15-2:15 p.m. For questions contact
enten@bethanyseminary.edu or 800-287-8822 ext. 1831.
February 13, 2008
Celebrating 300 Years: A Preview of Annual Conference 2008
"It's a lot more than a yearly event when matters of concern are discussed," states the introductory video on the Church of the Brethren Annual Conference website. The 2008 Annual Conference, July 12-16 in Richmond, Virginia, promises to be just that. The Conference will mark the 300th anniversary of the Church of the Brethren, and will convene as a joint conference with the Brethren Church, bringing the two denominations together in such a gathering for the first time since the 1880s.
January 16, 2008
Peace in Our Land: Brethren, Mennonites, and Quakers meet at Historic Peace Churches International Conference in Indonesia
"War, violence, and inter-religious dialog are daily realities for our Christian sisters and brothers in Indonesia," says Scott Holland, associate professor of Theology and director of Peace Studies and Cross-Cultural Studies at Bethany Theological Seminary. In this interview, Scott and Don Miller, professor emeritus of Christian Education, recount just a few of the many powerful testimonies of peace shared by citizens from various Asian countries at the December Historic Peace Churches International Conference. It was the third in a series of gatherings sponsored by the World Council of Churches' Decade to Overcome Violence initiative. Other conferences were held in Switzerland in 2001 and Kenya in 2003. Miller and Holland are joined by Dawn Ottoni Wilhelm, associate professor of Preaching and Worship, who attended the Kenya conference.
October 11, 2007
Live Video Webcasting from the Young Center Conference October 11-13, 2007
The Church of the Brethren Webcast Series, in collaboration with the Young Center for Anabaptist and Pietist Studies in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, with technical production courtesy of Bethany Theological Seminary, is pleased to host live interactive video streaming of the conference being held in honor of the 300th Anniversary of the Brethren movement (including the Church of the Brethren).
October 10, 2007
Sudan Initiative: Assessment Team visit
Listen to the reflections of two members of the Sudan Initiative's Assessment Team on their recent trip to investigate mission locations. Phil and Louise Rieman share their thoughts and experiences during this short audio cast. In addition to many opportunities for ministry in Sudan, there are many questions. Will there be more violence? How can our gifts as peacemakers compliment the vision for reconciliation in a place that has know war for decades? The Riemans share ideas about how members of the Church of the Brethren can be the hands and feet of Christ to our sisters and brothers in Sudan in the coming years.
August 29, 2007
"Can You Do One Thing?"
"Can You Do One Thing?" Kurt Borgmann, pastor of the Manchester Church of the Brethren, asked this question then he spoke at the denominational Deacon Luncheon at the 2007 Church of the Brethren Annual Conference. In this webcast, Kurt reflects that each deacon has at least one gift, or expression of caring, to give. Then he considers the question, "What if every deacon gave their one gift of caring consistently and generously?" Kurt's presentation would benefit every deacon, and especially those who are considering the call to serve as a deacon. So tell your friends or plan your next meeting around this webcast titled, "Can You Do One Thing?"
June 6, 2007
"Study, Pray, Come. So that together, we can proclaim the Power of God!"
Preparations for the 221st Church of the Brethren Annual Conference in Cleveland Ohio are nearing completion! Soon all will be ready for members to gather from across the country and around the world to worship God, tend to God's ministry, and symbolically gather as one body.
May 9, 2007
Responding to Virginia Tech: Searching for a Deeper Understanding of Mental Illness - Overview
The recent tragedy at the Virginia Polytechnic Institute has generated several debatable issues, including gun control and how to help deeply troubled individuals who do not pursue mental health treatment and cannot be mandated to receive treatment as an adult. In a series of five webcasts, psychologist John Wenger of Anderson, Indiana, a member of the Church of the Brethren, offers a deeper understanding of mental illness, and opportunities for individuals and congregations to support individuals and families who live with mental illness.
April 25, 2007
What is distributed education really like? - an interview with Bethany's first Connections graduate
So what is distributed education really like? (Or, maybe you’re wondering, “What is distributed education?) On May 5, Christopher Zepp of Bridgewater, Virginia, will become Bethany Theological Seminary’s first Master of Divinity graduate through the Connections program, Bethany's version of distributed education done through a mix of online and intensive course work. Listen as Chris shares his experience as a Connections student, and thoughts about call, theological education, and pastoral ministry.
April 11, 2007
Bethany student travels to Sudan
Nan Erbaugh, Bethany Theological Seminary student from West Alexandria, Ohio, has participated in three learning tours to southern Sudan over the past five years. Listen as she shares what she has learned about the nation’s long-time civil conflict, economic and social conditions, what she can do on a daily basis to stand in solidarity with her Sudanese sisters and brothers, and how the Church of the Brethren is poised to help.
March 28, 2007
Association of Brethren Caregivers Nursing Sholarships
Church of the Brethren Member Tim Durnbaugh of Chicago, Ill., recently passed his exams to receive a degree in nursing. In this webcast, Mary Dulabaum, communications director for the Association of Brethren Caregivers, interviews Tim about his motivation to purse a career in nursing and ways that ABC's Nursing Scholarship program helped him achieve his goal.
March 9, 2007
General Board Executive Committee visits Gulf Coast
Listen in as the General Board’s Executive Committee visits disaster response and disaster child care projects in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Florida in a three-day whirlwind tour. How is God calling the Church of the Brethren to be involved in helping our brothers and sisters recover from disasters? How is God calling us to respond, especially in the New Orleans area? Find out what stirrings God created in the souls of these Brethren as they traveled.
February 28, 2007
BBT's shareholder advocacy with Aflac - part 1
Brethren Benefit Trust’s commitment to socially responsible investing was a catalyst in Aflac’s new policy allowing shareholders to voice their opinion regarding compensation of their top executives. In this episode, Enten Eller interviews Nevin Dulabaum, Director of Communications for the Brethren Benefit Trust, about this development.
February 28, 2007
BBT's shareholder advocacy with Aflac - part 2
Boston Common Asset Management assisted Brethren Benefit Trust’s efforts in lobbying for Aflac’s new policy allowing shareholders to voice their opinion regarding compensation of their top executives. In this episode, Nevin Dulabaum, Director of Communications for the Brethren Benefit Trust, interviews Dawn Wolfe of Boston Common.
