Following Jesus is a lifelong journey—one we make together.
Find ways to deepen your faith, grow as a leader, build meaningful relationships, and put faith into action in your church and community.
Explore our ministry areas
Ministry Office
Find support for calling, credentialing, continuing education, pastoral leadership, and the relationships that sustain ministry.
Intercultural Ministries
Build relationships across culture and discover how our diverse gifts and experiences can enrich our shared life as the church.
Youth & Young Adults
Connect, grow in faith, build relationships, and discover opportunities for youth, young adults, and those who minister alongside them.
Part Time Pastor; Full Time Church
Connect with other multivocational pastors, develop practices that sustain you in ministry, and deepen your sense of purpose and calling.
Rural & Small Town Initiative
Discover your congregation’s God-given gifts, develop leaders of all ages, and put those gifts to work in your community.
Connect, learn, and grow
These are just a few of the upcoming opportunities. Visit the individual ministry area pages for additional events, gatherings, and ways to participate.
FOR CLERGY AND LAY LEADERS
Churches Care Online Course
18 hours of faith-based mental health and addiction/substance abuse training. More information on the course here.
Early bird and group discounts available. 1.8 CEU
Jan. 18-Feb.28 | Online
FOR YOUNG ADULTS
Conscience and Selective Service
Save the date for a webinar exploring conscientious objection, proposed changes to Selective Service registration, and ways young adults, families, and congregations can prepare.
Dec. 18, 2026 | Online
FOR SR. HIGH YOUTH
Christian Citizenship Seminar
Build the skills to put your faith into action and learn how to advocate for kids affected by militarized violence.
April 17–21, 2027 | Washington, D.C.
Resources for your ministry
Standing with People of Color
Deepen relationships and follow Jesus in seeking racial justice and the well-being of all God’s people, learning, and action.
Video Curriculum Library
Discover video-based curriculum and guides to help congregations nurture discipleship, discern gifts, and strengthen life together.
For My Neighbor’s Good
Learn a Brethren approach to evangelism centered on sharing your story, building relationships, and inviting others to follow Jesus.
Third Thursday Webinar Library
Watch conversations with pastors and other leaders offering practical insights for leadership, discipleship, and congregational life.
Looking for more? Visit the individual ministry area pages to find additional tools and resources.
Faith in action
John Fillmore named director of ministry
The Church of the Brethren has named Rev. Dr. John Fillmore as director of ministry, effective Nov. 2, 2026. As part of the denomination’s Discipleship and Leadership Formation team, he will lead the Ministry Office, equipping ministers, supporting congregations and districts, and strengthening pastoral leadership across the denomination. Fillmore has served as pastor of Nampa
‘What got us here won’t get us there’: Learnings from the L.E.A.D. Conference
“By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, even though he did not know where he was going.” This verse from Hebrews 11:8 was the theme of the second Church of the Brethren L.E.A.D. Conference held at Ephrata (Pa.) Church of the Brethren on May 1-3.
Largest congregations send leaders for a time of learning, sharing, and support
By Nate Polzin A few weeks ago, Church of the Brethren leaders from our largest congregations gathered in Orlando, Fla., for a time of learning, sharing, and support. Churches were invited that had an average of 200 or more in person at their worship services. Out of 11 congregations of that size, 9 sent pastoral
Participants brave ice and fire to attend leadership training in Western Plains District
Ice and fire. No, not the epic Game of Thrones saga but the very real elements some endured to gather for the Western Plains District Leadership Training in Great Bend, Kan.
Read more Discipleship and Leadership Formation stories
Contact us
Founa I. Augustin Badet
Director, Intercultural Ministries
fbadet@brethren.org
847-807-6485
Josh Brockway
Director, Discipleship and Identity
jbrockway@brethren.org
847-429-4304
Jazmín Góngora
Administrative Assistant
jgongora@brethren.org
847-429-4303
Rachel Johnson
Youth and Young Adult Ministries Assistant
rjohnson@brethren.org
847-388-3902
Bethany Kasten
Office Assistant
bkasten@brethren.org
847-430-4023
Becky Ullom Naugle
Director, Youth and Young Adult Ministry
bullomnaugle@brethren.org
847-429-4385
Nate Polzin
Executive Director of Discipleship and Leadership Formation
npolzin@brethren.org
847-429-4302
Richard Wehrle
Program Manager
Rural and Small-Town Initiative
rwehrle@brethren.org
847-429-4365
You can also contact us by email at DLF@brethren.org or by calling 800-323-8039.