William Blake – the 18th century artist – had an unusual way of seeing and painting the world. Rather than following the expectation for naturalistic realism prevalent in his day, Blake’s paintings tried to bring unseen spiritual realities into visual focus through the inclusion of striking…
Since its publication, an error in our 2024 book Compelling Convictions was brought to our attention. At the top of page 93, in chapter 4, “Following Jesus.” The change is marked below in bold and strikeouts. Original: As BIC…
In 2024, the Songwriting Initiative invited the BIC community to write and submit songs themed around our 10 Core Values. The initiative elicited 68 original songs from 49 different songwriters. From those submitted songs, some have been recorded and used in corporate worship…
Each Wednesday at 10 AM EST, the familiar chime of the Zoom doorbell signals the beginning of something sacred. Rectangles appear on screen as pastors, church members, missionaries, office staff, and global church leaders log in from across the U.S…
We are excited to welcome 20 new congregations into Cohort B of the Thriving Congregations Initiative. The Initiative – designed to strengthen churches’ values, mission, and community – launched with Cohort A in 2024. As this first cohort moves to the next stage of the program…
Like many high-school seniors, Reagan Urbanavage had a lot of questions about life post-graduation. What now? Should I go to college? What kind of career do I want? What does God want me to do with my life? Reagan…
In 2024, 17 congregations formed Cohort A of the Thriving Congregations Initiative, a program designed to strengthen churches’ values, mission, and community. “Priority 3 of Project 250 is to multiply ‘missional congregations, movements, and leaders,’” says Bishop Lynn Thrush of the Great Lakes Conference…
Have you experienced a worst moment in your life? A sudden job loss, a loved one’s passing, a natural disaster, or tragic accident? How did you experience God’s presence and provision following such tragedy and loss? Who responded immediately with practical care?
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