“Train yourself in godliness….” — 1 Timothy 4:7b NEWS FROM THE 2006 ANNUAL CONFERENCE 1) ‘Doing Church Business,’ Iraq war, divestment head Annual Conference business agenda. 2) Conference chooses James Beckwith as moderator for 2008. 3) Answers are received to questions about sexuality and ministry. PERSONNEL 4) Julie Garber is selected as editor of ‘Brethren
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Annual Conference to Address a Full Business Agenda
The 220th recorded Annual Conference of the Church of the Brethren will be held July 1-5 in Des Moines, Iowa. Delegates will be kept busy by a full business agenda. Moderator Ronald D. Beachley, executive minister for Western Pennsylvania District, will preside over the business sessions. Click here for daily news from the Church of
Historical Marker to Commemorate Brethren Meetings in North Manchester, Ind.
The Indiana Historical Bureau will be presenting a new historical marker to the town of North Manchester, Ind., commemorating the social and economic impact of Brethren Annual Meetings that were held there in 1878, 1888, and 1900. This is the first State Historical Marker to be awarded to the North Manchester area, and the first
2006 Annual Conference Preview
“For we are God’s servants, working together….” — 1 Corinthians 3:9 NEWS 1) Annual Conference to address a full business agenda. 2) La Conferencia Anual tendrá una agenda llena. 3) Historic photo opportunity for attendees of the church’s 250th anniversary. FEATURE 4) Will there be a Church of the Brethren in Sudan? For more Church
Caring for Both Body and Soul in the Dominican Republic
By Irvin and Nancy Heishman The germ of an idea began to grow when pastor Paul Mundey heard pastor Anastacia Bueno of the San Luis Iglesia de los Hermanos (Church of the Brethren) in the Dominican Republic preach at the 2005 Annual Conference. He heard in her sermon the excitement of her dynamic and resilient
Newsline for June 7, 2006
“When you send forth your spirit….” — Psalm 104:30 NEWS 1) Brethren Benefit Trust explores ways to offset cost of medical insurance. 2) New guidelines issued for denominational memorial tribute. 3) On Earth Peace board begins strategic planning process. 4) Global Food Crisis Fund supports micro credit in Dominican Republic. 5) El Fondo para la
New Guidelines Issued for Denominational Memorial Tribute
The Church of the Brethren Annual Conference has requested Brethren Benefit Trust (BBT) to expand guidelines for the denomination’s memorial tribute for church leaders who have died during the year before each Conference. The annual tribute is given as a multimedia presentation at Annual Conference, and serves as a remembrance of denominational church leaders including
BBT Board Explores Ways to Offset High Expense of Medical Insurance
The Brethren Medical Plan Study Committee of the Annual Conference has asked Brethren Benefit Trust (BBT) to help identify potential new sources of funding for the Church of the Brethren Medical Plan. At its spring meetings April 21-23 in Elgin, Ill., the BBT Board and staff spent time brainstorming possible ways to offset the ever-escalating
Newsline for May 24, 2006
“For just as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is also dead.” — James 2:26 NEWS 1) Brethren receive record-breaking dividend from Brotherhood Mutual. 2) Church planting is `doable,’ conference participants learn. 3) Ecumenical committee plans for Annual Conference. 4) Brethren Academy welcomes 14 new ministry students. 5) Nigerian Brethren
On Earth Peace Board Begins Strategic Planning Process
The On Earth Peace Board of Directors and staff met April 21-22 at the Brethren Service Center in New Windsor, Md. The board’s Advancement, Personnel, Finance, and Executive committees met April 20. The devotional theme used scriptures focused on “A Passion for Peace.” Beginning new strategic planning work, the board affirmed and encouraged staff to