In the book, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis, after the four children enter the magical land of Narnia and find it is cursed with an eternal winter, they are given profound news from a talking beaver. The eager animal tells the children that “Aslan...
In a continued effort to better connect local church ministries, regions, and our national staff, Brethren leaders continue to travel the country, visiting with churches, providing pulpit supply, and resourcing congregations. Recently, Lydia Heckert, Executive...
On Saturday, October 16th, members of the Midwest Region gathered together in North Manchester, Indiana, for a time of fellowship and an opportunity to hear about how God is working with the Brethren Church worldwide. Scott Soden, Coordinator of Brethren Global...
Jefferson Community Church recently celebrated the opening of a beautiful new building on their Goshen, Indiana campus. The project was result of more-than-a-decade long dream and need in the congregation. Jefferson began a capital campaign and plans in the early...
Young At Heart Brethren Gather in Indiana Each year, The Brethren Retreat at Shipshewana Lake welcomes some of the denomination's most seasoned members to spend a weekend in fellowship, games, food, and worship. This year, the group gathered in September. The group...
Shipshewana Celebrates 100 (101, actually) years of ministry Over the Labor Day holiday in early September, The Brethren Retreat at Shipshewana Lake (Camp Shipshewana) celebrated its 100th anniversary! The celebration was postponed due to COVID-19 from 2020. Over 200...
Church, at its best, is like family. That truth was clear to me as I looked over the sea of faces at the last worship service of New Song Community Church on June 27, 2021. It was certainly a bigger crowd than our normal 15 to 20 people. In addition to the regulars, I...
"On January 19, 2020, twelve travelers from Nappanee, Indiana, embarked on a journey southward to Soldini, Argentina. For many, this was our very first mission trip. We had no idea that we would return as a changed group. Each day began with prayer with the...
As the Midwest Region of The Brethren Church prepares to vote on its Regional Leadership team, we thought we would share a bit about each of the nominees. Gini Peterson Gini has been a member of Milledgeville for over 50 years and has served in numerous roles...
Around 30 vehicles flooded the downtown of Milford, Indiana, filled with families coming to worship through their windshield. An hour-long service combined numerous local churches in the Milford area, including Milford First Brethren . The gathering drew some news...