The air in Rajahmundry usually carries the scent of the Godavari River and the energy of Andhra Pradesh. But for the forty days leading up to Resurrection Sunday, a different atmosphere took hold. It was a season of stillness and strength that moved through the homes...
David and Cecilia Molina-Bruno left Argentina in the spring of 1997 with two young sons and a sense of purpose they couldn’t quite map out. When they landed in Coria, Spain, they didn't have a manual or a storefront. They simply had the conviction that they were...
On Sunday, March 22nd, our partners in the Philippines celebrated their two-year anniversary of ministry in their new location. The dedicated facility is a long way from where this ministry started—in the garage of Pastor Roly and his wife, Anita. Today, we have the...
I have some wonderful news to share from our friends in Lima! After years of praying and hard work, Pastor Luis and his congregation finally celebrated the rededication of their church home this past Sunday. This project was about so much more than just freshening up...
Our Brethren family in Andhra Pradesh recently said a temporary goodbye to two devoted men of God: Rev. E. Yesupadam and Rev. Rayudu Satyam. While we feel the weight of their absence, we are also celebrating two lives that were truly poured out for the Gospel over...
On a 73° March morning in Wilmington, North Carolina, I set out for Navarre, Ohio, to lead a three-day staff retreat with the leaders of The Brethren Church National Office. This wasn't just another get-together; for the first time since becoming Executive Director,...
For more than thirty years, Joe and Aleta Shultz have been the heart of the ministry in Taiwan, tirelessly pouring their lives into teaching, leading, and making disciples. Recently, however, their long-standing foundation of service was tested when life took a sharp,...
WEATHER REPORT Severe storm warning. Resist the temptation to shelter inside. Go out into it, and bring calm steadiness. It will change the storm. - Steve Garnaas-Holmes This quote gives us much to ponder as we find ourselves in the turmoil of many storms, most often...
On Sunday, March 1st, at Haven Community Church (Tucson, Arizona), we had the gift of welcoming Pastor Dan Acker to lead and preach. Dan serves as our West Regional Resource Coordinator with The Brethren Church. He has been a steady mentor and trusted voice for Haven...
It is a joy to share some incredible news regarding a face many of you know and love. Starla Beachy’s journey into missions didn’t start with a plane ticket, but right in the pews and youth rooms of Nappanee Brethren Church. Under the mentorship of leaders like Pastor...