I feel blessed to be in the Fellowship of Grace Brethren Churches. I walked the aisle in a Grace Brethren church at the age of seven to acknowledge Christ as my Savior. I was surrounded by a congregation of godly men and women who prayed for me and my friends through our teen years more …
It’s A New Day! Reflections on the Family Reunion Read More »
Celebrate 2010, the annual conference of the Fellowship of Grace Brethren Churches, was nontraditional in format but still very much a traditional annual meeting in spirit. It was held July 16 to 20 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Nearly 500 people participated from around the U.S. and Canada. On Saturday, registrants from Celebrate joined with the students …
It’s no surprise that as the economy continues to suffer and higher education costs continue to rise, many college-bound students are being forced to reconsider their post-high school plans. Often, that means evangelical students who would normally choose a private Christian education end up at more affordable state universities. However, at Grace College in Winona …
Core Essentials Kept at Heart of Curriculum Realignment Read More »
The years following World War II brought an explosion of growth to the United States. Demand for housing and manufactured items kept the economy humming. The baby boom was in full swing, producing an abundance of little consumers. The Grace Brethren church was experiencing its own “boom” during the late 1940s and 1950s. The newly-formed …
Pifer’s 70-Year Ministry Still Influences the Grace Brethren Fellowship Read More »
This is an excerpt from the Moderator’s Address given at Celebrate 2010, the annual conference of the Fellowship of Grace Brethren Churches in July in Cincinnati, Ohio. God designed us to shape eternity in a positive way. Just as He constantly seeks to redeem people, so we are happiest when our lips and our lives …
The former chapel at the Peninsula Grace Brethren Church, Soldotna, Alaska, has been transformed into an inviting youth center. The young people in Soldotna, Alaska, are enjoying newly renovated digs at the Peninsula Grace Brethren Church (Keith Randall, pastor). Earlier this year, the church converted the original church building into an attractive youth center, thanks …
On the Move Gary Austin, former pastor of the Grace Brethren Church in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, has retired. He and his wife, Jean, have moved to Winona Lake, Ind. David Carrick is the new senior pastor at the Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Grace Brethren Church. He, his wife, Laurie, and their boys Stephen (12), Jonathan (7) …
Richard L. Burch Ray I. Feather Herman H. Hein Jr. Leland S. Larmon Ada Florence Kessler Mary Elizabeth “Betty” Miller Jeffrey Lynn “Sep” Reifsnyder Kandice Marie Robinson James W. “Jim” Weimer Richard L. Burch, 83, former Grace Brethren pastor, died March 10, 2010, in Dayton, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bessie …
A helpful new book for those suffering loss, God’s Healing for Life’s Losses: How to Find Hope When You’re Hurting , by Robert Kellemen, Ph.D., LPCP, has just been released by BMH Books of Winona Lake, Ind. Kellemen, a popular and powerful speaker, is a graduate of Grace Theological Seminary and a professor, counselor, and …
Many women have been thrust into ministries they never dreamed they would be involved in. Others have never had an opportunity to receive formal training in Bible study methods and the myriad of other challenges called for while serving in the church. Women who are already in ministry are looking for quality training to develop …
Opportunities for Women’s Leadership Studies Available Read More »
