We often pray to see God work across generations, and today, our global partners are seeing that prayer answered in remarkable ways. Read this powerful reflection from Brethren Elder and Pastor Gary Castro, Executive Director of the Brethren Church in the Philippines,...
On May 2nd, 2026, members of our churches in the Philippines gathered for an outreach event. Teams eagerly headed out into the streets to share the love of Jesus with their neighbors following an intentional time of spiritual preparation through prayer. Equipped with...
In the Brethren Church, we often say that the global kingdom of God looks like a family. Recently, our brothers and sisters at the Brethren Church in Bocaue, Philippines, provided a beautiful, tangible picture of exactly what that means. Turning an ordinary morning...
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...
During a mission trip a year and a half ago to the Philippines and Durban, South Africa, a powerful concept emerged that perfectly captures the heart of the Christian life: Ubuntu. This beautiful Southern African term is often translated as "I am because we are," and...
As Brethren, we deeply believe in the power of partnership, and it is our joy to share the incredible stories of how God is at work through our partners around the world with you. These are not just stories of ministry; they are testimonies of how unique initiatives,...
Every so often, members of The Brethren Church, USA, have the incredible privilege of connecting with our Global Partners around the world. Sometimes these are unexpected encounters during a vacation, and sometimes they're planned visits alongside business trips. But...
At the heart of every thriving church are groups dedicated to deepening our faith and helping us grow closer to the Lord. These gatherings provide fellowship, joy, and a safe space for openness and vulnerability. Our partners at Jesus Our Firm Foundation (JOFF)...
What a truly special and joy-filled season it has been in the Philippines, as two vibrant Brethren churches in Bocaue and Caypombo celebrated public declarations of faith through baptism. These events, occurring days apart, marked profound moments of transformation...
On Sunday, March 23, the Brethren Church in Cay Pombo, Philippines gathered as usual to lift their hearts and hands in praise and worship to God, their Father. Yet that day was far more than a typical Sunday; it was a joyous celebration of God’s goodness and all He...