Since its publication in 1993, For All Who Minister has been the resource for ministers and church leaders as they carry out leadership in the Church of the Brethren. The inventory of printed copies of the book has been exhausted, but it is scheduled for reprinting in 2027.
worship resources
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.
Resources now available for National Youth Sunday 2026
National Youth Sunday 2026 resources are now available online at www.brethren.org/yya/national-youth-sunday. Resources are focused around the theme of National Youth Conference, “Light Within Us,” based on Matthew 5:14-16.
Worship resources are available for Service Sunday on Feb. 1
The Church of the Brethren’s Service Sunday is scheduled for Sunday, Feb 1. Service Sunday is recognized annually on the first Sunday in February. The 2026 theme “Living with Purpose: Equipping God’s People for Works of Service” is inspired by the scripture text from Ephesians 4:11-13
Curriculum offers online workshop on ‘Using Shine in Worship’
The Shine curriculum jointly published by Brethren Press and MennoMedia is offering an online workshop on “Using Shine in Worship: A Workshop for Pastors and Worship Leaders” at 2 p.m. (Eastern time) on Sept. 30, via Zoom.
Worship bulletins that bring scripture to life: A resource from Brethren Press
Brethren Press offers the Living Word bulletin series as a worship resource for congregations. The fall 2025 quarter for September to December has recently shipped.
New Bible study on the Martha and Mary story to be published by Brethren Press
A new book in the Covenant Bible Studies series from Brethren Press written by Frank Ramirez and titled Martha and Mary: Friends of Jesus will be published by Brethren Press in September.
Brethren Disaster Ministries promotes World Refugee Day on June 20
Friday, June 20, is World Refugee Day. Please consider taking some time in your worship spaces this month to talk about refugees, to pray for their situations, and to honor their stories.
National Youth Cabinet plans for National Youth Sunday 2025 and National Youth Conference 2026
The Church of the Brethren’s National Youth Cabinet met March 21-23 to discern the theme for National Youth Sunday 2025, scheduled for May 4, and for next year’s National Youth Conference (NYC) 2026, scheduled for July 18-23, 2026, at the YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park, Colo.
Church of the Brethren Gun Violence Prevention Action Team invites congregations to plan gun violence vigils in December
The Church of the Brethren Gun Violence Prevention Action Team would like to invite your congregation to remember gun violence victims who have passed away in 2024 by hosting a vigil or service in December as part of the Newtown Action Alliance’s 2024 Nationwide Vigils to #EndGunViolence initiative.
