Uniquely Brethren.
The Brethren Church is led by the Word and Spirit as a family of churches creating innovative relational spaces for every tribe, language, people, and nation to encounter God’s redemptive Kingdom.
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Distinctly Brethren
Prioritizing communal prayer and discernment, deepening unity and trust, and creating accessible, biblically-based ministry training.
Invest in new leaders to reach all people, especially equipping and empowering younger generations, women, various ethnic groups, and people of color in all levels of pastoral and leadership roles.
Resource innovative church planting and church revitalization for growth and equip pastors in missional evangelism.
Foster shared experiences of mission and service, join efforts with Global Partners to expand Brethren witness, and strengthen a Kingdom understanding in Brethren thought and practice.
Brethren News
Why Brethren Should Care About Recent US Bombings in Nigeria
Faithful attention amid violence, headlines, and hope Recent headlines have once again drawn attention to Nigeria after the United States carried out military airstrikes against Islamic State–linked targets on Christmas Day, according to reporting by Reuters. The U.S....
You’re Not Who You Think You Are in the Christmas Story
What Mary and Joseph reveal about being ordinary people loved extravagantly by God. Every year around this time, I start to feel that familiar tension: wanting to give my family a beautiful Christmas while also wanting to stay grounded, stay simple, and stay faithful....
Featured Event
NABCE Symposium
February 2-3, 2026, Ashland, OH
Join us for a 2-day event exploring what it means to lead in the Brethren Tradition for Elders & Licensed Pastors


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People say “I’ve been Brethren my whole life… I just didn’t know it.”
Join us in bringing about the coming Kingdom of God in our own, uniquely Brethren way.
