Madalyn Metzger will begin part-time on June 15 as interim executive director of Engagement and Communications for the Church of the Brethren. Rhonda Pittman Gingrich will begin a part-time interim leadership role with Brethren Press in addition to her ongoing responsibilities as director of Annual Conference.
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Shine Everywhere free six-week worship series helps churches nurture faith at home
The Shine curriculum has released an all-ages resource centered on six key faith practices, in order to help congregations cultivate meaningful faith practices in the home. The six practices—talk, pray, celebrate, serve, learn, and worship—are simple, repeatable actions designed to help families integrate faith into daily routines.
Susquehanna Valley Ministry Center and Brethren Press partner to offer Faith Formation Series
By Audrey Hollenberg-Duffey The Susquehanna Valley Ministry Center and Brethren Press are partnering to offer a Faith Formation Series on Zoom: “Advancing Small Group Online Ministry” will be led by Julie Guistwite on April 28 at 6:30-8 p.m. (Eastern time). Skillfully cultivating sacred spaces for spiritual growth in online environments extends a church’s ministry beyond
Feature for Women’s History Month: Anna Beahm Mow (1893-1985)
For Women’s History Month 2026, Newsline is offering a feature for each issue in March to celebrate women who have been leaders in Church of the Brethren history. In this issue, we celebrate Anna Beahm Mow, a mission worker, professor, influential writer and speaker, and inspiring spiritual leader.
Wendy McFadden will retire July 31 as publisher of Brethren Press
Wendy McFadden will retire on July 31 as publisher of Brethren Press and executive director of Communications for the Church of the Brethren, after almost 45 years of service to the denomination.
Brethren Press and MennoMedia announce adult curriculum partnership ‘Salt & Light: A Guide for Biblical Studies’
Brethren Press and MennoMedia are announcing a new partnership for quarterly Bible study curriculum coming this fall titled “Salt & Light: A Guide for Biblical Studies.” This new adult curriculum blends “A Guide for Biblical Studies,” published by Brethren Press, and “Salt & Light,” published by MennoMedia.
Brethren Press offers new Shine curriculum for youth titled ‘Reach’
A new Reach curriculum for youth in grades 9 through 12 is now available from Brethren Press through the Shine curriculum, a joint effort of Brethren Press and MennoMedia.
Devotional for Lent now available to pre-order from Brethren Press
Although we are still in the season of Advent 2025, it is not too early to prepare for the beginning of the season of Lent 2026—and Brethren Press is offering the opportunity for congregations and individuals to pre-order next year’s Lenten devotional.
Brethren Press offers new resources for the Advent and Christmas seasons
The Advent and Christmas season offerings from Brethren Press include the 2025 Advent Devotional by John Fillmore titled Word Among Us; a new digital “Celebrate Jesus!” Advent and Christmas kit from the Shine curriculum that is jointly produced with MennoMedia; and the Winter issue of A Guide for Biblical Studies by John David Bowman on
Sarah Radcliff begins as manager of operations for Brethren Press
Sarah R. Radcliff began Nov. 17 as manager of Brethren Press operations with responsibility for the functions of customer service and shipping. She will manage the inventory and Brethren Press area of the warehouse at the Church of the Brethren General Offices in Elgin, Ill.