About a year ago, I transitioned into the lead pastor role as someone brought in to help re-plant our church as Pastor Roger set sail into retirement (while still shredding on his Sunday electric guitar). Stepping into an existing church with a long history has been...
The Brethren Church is pleased to announce the hiring of Jack Radcliffe as our Coordinator of Church Multiplication. Jack began his work in this new role on Monday, March 9, 2026. Jack is a seasoned leader in the church and missional innovation spaces. He is...
Recently, Roger Stogsdill, outgoing pastor of Tucson First Brethren Church, sat down to interview Josh Buck, incoming pastor, to discuss the transition process of leadership and church replanting. During the interview Pastor Josh shares: 📚 The three distinct...
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...