Develop Leaders.
Since our inception, The Brethren have been marked by our commitment to loving, biblical relationships.
Leadership in The Brethren Church is non-hierarchal, meaning that no one person sits above another in authority. However, because we believe that the body of Christ needs all parts to be complete and full, we desire every person in our churches to have the opportunity to reach their full God-gifted potential to live out their call in this world. Developing leaders is not a siloed opportunity, instead it is woven into the fabric of all that we do at a denomination.
Pastoral Opportunities
Student Opportunities
Additional Opportunities
Pastoral
Opportunities
Ashland Theological Seminary
Our long-standing history with ATS allows us a practical opportunity to provide leaders with the opportunity to receive a seminary degree.
In addition to the various degree programs ATS offers, they also provide scholarship opportunity for Brethren students. Learn more about specific scholarship opportunities:
Coaching
There are times as a leader when we realize we cannot continue to go alone, and we need someone to walk along side of us. Coaching is one of the ways to have someone walk along side you as a leader. We help provide coaching opportunities to leaders desiring this type of opportunity.
Sabbatical
Scripture clearly reveals the importance and need for a Sabbatical. Too often we hear the reports about pastoral burnout. Unhealthy, burned out leaders produce unhealthy, burned out ministry. We want to see the stats improve and help develop healthy, motivated leaders. Toward that end we provide resources and tools to assist pastors and churches participate in Sabbatical experiences.
Student
Opportunities
Brethren Academy
The Brethren Academy is a unique learning experience for high school student leaders to explore Brethren & personal IDENTITY, individual CALLING, & their personal WITNESS to the world.
This annual, multi-day gathering of students occurs usually in the fall on the campus of Ashland University in Ashland, Ohio and brings together Sophomore, Junior, and Senior high school students for an enriching opportunity to grow as student leaders.
Often times students who graduate from the program come back to serve as mentors and continue sharing what they’ve learned with the next generation of students.
To learn more about Brethren Academy visit their website:
Camp Counseling
There is no greater joy than serving the Lord along side of others who are passionately doing the same. Our regional church camp programs are wonderful opportunities for students to get practical ministry experience and mentoring from camp leadership as they deepen their love for Jesus. Reach out for more information about how you can get connected to a regional Brethren church camp near you.
Global Partners Internship
The intern experience is built around a three month in-country first hand experience. During this time interns work alongside and learn from our partners gaining both practical ministry and mission experience.
Additional
Opportunities
Regions
General Conference
The annual Brethren General Conference provides opportunities for connection with Brethren around the globe. This multi-day experience gives participants time with keynote speakers as well as a variety of workshop presenters sharing content on various topics.
Engage Conference
Engage Conference is our annual youth conference for junior and senior high students. Connect with Brethren youth from around the globe in a multi-day experience featuring keynote speakers, worship bands, and times of fellowship.