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....
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....
A Guest Post by Steve Longenecker Image Courtesy of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. Advent in the Shenandoah Valley, where I live, typically blends fall and winter. With a little luck, early December days can be quite pleasant and more like late fall. (No...
By Benjamin CearyFamily Outreach DirectorJefferson Community ChurchAt Jefferson Community Church (JCC) in Goshen, Indiana, we recently launched a new young adult church plant called The Lighthouse. This ministry began in March 2025 with a simple goal: to reach an age...
Every so often, a group of us gather around a table—not in pews, not in a sanctuary, not with hymnals in hand—but with decks of Magic: The Gathering cards. There are snacks, friendly competition, inside jokes, and long conversations that stretch far beyond the game...
On Thursday, November 20th, the worship teams of Five Stones Community Church and Park Street Brethren Church came together to lead the Gratitude Worship Night hosted by the Office of Christian Ministry at Ashland University. These two Brethren congregations, located...
It was a blustery day, but it didn't stop us from opening our playground equipment with prayer on Sunday, November 16. God has blessed us tremendously, and we were able to purchase this equipment for our own children and the children in the community. Bethlehem...
Earlier this year, our partners in South Africa rolled up their sleeves and dedicated themselves to becoming expert stewards of the land, learning how to properly clear areas, master tilling techniques, and unlock the soil’s hidden potential. Their dedicated effort...
Thirteen Brethren pastors and spouses from the Miami Valley Cluster of churches from the North Central Region got together on Saturday, November 15, to enjoy a holiday meal together! Each one shared about their thankfulness to the Lord. They sang a few Thanksgiving...
The Brethren Church is pleased to announce the hiring of Sara Moore as our Coordinator of Brethren Student Ministries. Sara will begin her work in this new role starting Monday, January 5, 2026. Sara has served for the past sixteen years at the St. James Brethren...