Church of the Brethren general secretary David Steele was one of more than 200 Christian leaders from around the world who signed a public letter in advance of the address to Congress by Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, which took place the afternoon of Wednesday, July 24.
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Mission and Ministry Board sets budget parameter for denominational ministries in 2025
The Church of the Brethren Mission and Ministry Board set the 2025 budget parameter for the denomination’s Core Ministries during a pre-Annual Conference meeting in Grand Rapids, Mich., on July 3.
‘History of the Church of the Brethren’ among upcoming Brethren Academy courses
“The deadline for ‘The History of the Church of the Brethren’ course is quickly approaching,” said an announcement from the Brethren Academy for Ministerial Leadership. “If you are interested in the course for TRIM, CEU credits or personal enrichment, please do not let the registration deadline pass by without learning more.”
Brethren Disaster Ministries finalizes location for new short-term rebuilding project
The Brethren Disaster Ministries Rebuilding program has exciting news to share about our work this fall! The location has now been finalized for the short-term schedule of volunteers set for Project 2 this September through November. These groups of volunteers and leaders will return to continue serving the Dawson Springs, Ky., 2021 tornado recovery.
Mutual Aid Agency and Brotherhood Mutual offer helpful resources
The Mutual Aid Agency, which is related to the Church of the Brethren, and its partner agency Brotherhood Mutual are offering a set of resources that are available free to congregations and their leadership. The following may be downloaded from online links: “Child Protection in a Ministry Environment–Guidelines for Ministry Workers,” “Protect Your Ministry’s Directors and Officers,” “Protect Your Roof from Early Failure,” and “Three Payroll Problems to Avoid.”
Brethren bits
In this issue: Prayer request for Venezuela, video trailer for new book Notes to the Church, job opening, thank you from Kid’s Food Basket, BVS orientations, new website for Shine Everywhere, Germantown 300th anniversary plaque dedication, Conestoga announces 300th anniversary celebration dates, resources for the Season of Creation, and much more
Wrap Ups, ‘The Table Song,’ final numbers, and other resources from Annual Conference 2024
Following are resources for those wanting to report back from Annual Conference or to review and learn more about the 2024 annual meeting of the Church of the Brethren, which took place in Grand Rapids, Mich., on July 3-7.
Annual Conference: It’s how we do church
If I come away with one strong impression of the 2024 Annual Conference of the Church of the Brethren in Grand Rapids, Mich., it has to be the hubbub, laughter, and general bonhomie (thank you, Duolingo, for the ability to sprinkle gratuitous French words in my writing) of the attendees gathering at the Exhibit Hall following opening worship.
L.E.A.D. Conference registration is open for November event on ‘Listen – Equip – Adapt – Disciple’
“Leadership matters,” said an invitation to the L.E.A.D. Conference from Nate Polzin, executive director of the Church of the Brethren’s Discipleship and Leadership Formation which is sponsoring the event.
Elizabethtown College hosts events, shares stories to celebrate its 125th anniversary
Elizabethtown (Pa.) College, which was founded by the Church of the Brethren in 1899, is celebrating its 125th anniversary by hosting events throughout its 2024-25 academic year as well as posting related information and highlights from its history on the college website.
