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...
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Sustainable Farming Blooms in South Africa
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...
I Am Because We Are: Discovering the Christian Depth of Ubuntu
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...
South African Brethren Advance Ministry in Malawi
God continues to use The Brethren Church in amazing ways all around the world! Your partners in South Africa haven’t let any grass grow under their feet; they're boldly seizing opportunities to reach people not just in their communities, but have also begun working...
A New Seed Planted: Partnership Blooms in Malawi
Imagine a peanut butter business sparking a spiritual awakening! That's exactly what's happening in Malawi, thanks to an amazing chain of connections and the incredible generosity of people like you. God is moving in powerful ways, weaving together faith,...
New Sewing School Launches in South Africa
The Brethren in Durban, South Africa, have launched a critical new sewing school ministry, bringing a thread of hope and opportunity to the women there. This inspiring initiative equips women with valuable skills and empowers them to establish small businesses that...
Rebuilding a Church in South Africa Provides Hope and Life for a Community
Pastor Sabelo Dladla leads the Heavenly Grace Church in KwaNdengezi, Durban, South Africa. The church is located in a rural area on the edge of a ravine. Heavy rains in 2022 and again in 2023 caused the old church building to collapse. When Paul Stanley (Carson Oaks...
Global Partner Emphasis Month – and a Big THANK YOU!
“I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion...
Hanna Strickland Returns from South Africa Mission Trip
Hanna Strickland, lifelong Brethren member, arrived home from a 6-week mission trip to South Africa at the beginning of October. While there, alongside KJ Soden, Hanna had the opportunity to work with our partners in South Africa and learn how ministry is different in...
Holy Week Cyclone Devastates South Africa
This past week a massive cyclone hit the coast of South Africa with tremendous force. Home to the new Brethren Church network, Durban was impacted by over nine inches of rain in less than thirty-six hours. The resulting flash floods caused rivers to swell dozens of...
