The Church of the Brethren’s Inter-Agency Forum (IAF) met in Florida on Jan. 27 and has issued the following statement. The IAF includes officers of the denomination’s Annual Conference; the general secretary of the Church of the Brethren and the chair of the Mission and Ministry Board; representatives of the Council of District Executives; and executives and chairs of the boards of the three Annual Conference agencies: Bethany Theological Seminary, Eder Financial, and On Earth Peace.
Annual Conference
Annual Conference registration opens March 4, special events will welcome attendees to Fort Wayne and encourage local participation
The Church of the Brethren Annual Conference provides an opportunity for the body of Christ to come together to hear the voice of God as revealed by the Holy Spirit within and among us. Please join us for inspiring worship, informational Bible studies, communal discernment, engaging breakout sessions, energizing exhibits, empowering witness, nurturing fellowship, and meaningful connection.
Review and Evaluation Committee begins its work
The Review and Evaluation Committee is made up of five members, elected by the Annual Conference from across the denomination. The members of the committee include: Daniel Rudy (chairperson), Chris Douglas (secretary), Lupita Ortiz-Cruz, Ilexene Alphonse, and Anna Lisa Gross.
Mission and Ministry Board extends general secretary’s term, recognizes Material Resources, approves 2026 budget parameter, among other business
The Church of the Brethren Mission and Ministry Board held its fall 2025 meeting on Oct. 17-19 at the General Offices in Elgin, Ill., led by chair Kathy Mack with chair-elect Josiah Ludwick and general secretary David Steele.
Imagine! Moderator shares theme statement for 2026 Annual Conference
When the Holy Spirit came at Pentecost amidst tongues of fire and miracles of speaking and hearing, the people were amazed and perplexed. Peter explained to them that the words of the prophet Joel were being fulfilled.
Annual Conference 2026 fees, hotel, and schedule details are announced for Fort Wayne next summer
Annual Conference will be held Sunday, June 28, through Thursday, July 2, at the Grand Wayne Convention Center in Fort Wayne, Ind. Annual Conference registration and housing reservations will open to the public on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
Two ordained pastors at Bridgewater reduced to commissioned minister status
Two pastors of Bridgewater (Va.) Church of the Brethren—David R. Miller and Jennifer K. Scarr—have had their ordinations terminated by Shenandoah District. However, the district Leadership Team has credentialed them as commissioned ministers.
Pastoral Compensation and Benefits Advisory Committee message appreciates pastors
The Pastoral Compensation and Benefits Advisory Committee has sent an email to all the pastors in the Church of the Brethren in appreciation for their service. The communication was sent at the start of October as Pastor Appreciation Month.
Witness to the Host City makes a big impact
Do you wonder whether Annual Conference makes a positive impact in the cities we visit? We really do! Here’s proof.
Ministry Office provides new resources for congregations and ministers
New resources recently posted by the Ministry Office offer support to congregations and leaders by interpreting the concept of a shared ministry team model. In some congregations lacking a settled pastor, new life and energy have emerged from reclaiming a traditional Brethren team-focused approach to providing pastoral leadership.
