One of the most influential elders among the Brethren in the first half of the 1800s was George Hoke (1783-1861). Though not as much is known about Hoke as those who came shortly after him, like Henry Kurtz, John Kline, and Peter Nead, he played significant...
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History Series: The Only Other Hymnal Authorized by The Brethren Church
The only other hymnal authorized by The Brethren Church was published in 1909. The previous year the General Conference of The Brethren Church had authorized a committee of three “to take steps for the adoption of a hymn book for use in the Brethren...
Pray For Those Affected By Flooding In Andhra Pradesh
We ask for your immediate prayers for our partners and the village churches in the Andhra Pradesh province of India, which have been severely affected by heavy seasonal rainfall and flooding. Sudhir and Latha Kumar recently made a five-hour one-way journey to visit...
The Gathering 2025 at Camp Peniel
Callings, Anointings, and Spirit-fillings — the most accurate way to describe The Gathering at Camp Peniel! On August 9th & 10th, the Northeast Region once again hosted a Jesus-filled weekend at Camp Peniel in Meyersdale, PA, with over 200 in attendance from 26...
Praise, Prayer, and Provision in India!
Praise, Prayer, and Provision in India! The Brethren Church in India has been very busy these last few months with the ongoing work of the ministry. Although it doesn’t snow in India, this time of year brings rainy weather and cooler temperatures. Thanks to your...
Camp Kairos Winter Retreat
The first annual Camp Kairos Winter Camp, held at Potomac Park in Falling Waters, WV, from January 17th to 19th, was a resounding success. Attendance exceeded expectations, with over 120 attendees in 3rd through 12th grades representing six different churches...
Nappanee Brethren Repair Hurricane Damage
Hurricane Milton roared out of the Gulf of Mexico at 8:30 P.M. Wednesday night, October 9, and slammed directly into Sarasota, Florida, causing widespread damage, including severe damage to the buildings of First Brethren Church of Sarasota. When it made landfall,...
Raystown Brethren Celebrates Baptisms
Titus 3:4-7 says, “But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, He saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of His mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, whom He poured out on us...
