Stories

Investing in Congregations: Convicted by Christ

Q&A with pastor and missionary Brian Myers Convicted by Christ leaders pray over a man who had just been released from prison earlier that day. “You’ve got what it takes. You’re doing a good job. I’m proud of you.” For men coming out of incarceration or struggling with addiction, Brian Myers has witnessed the transformative impact of these simple affirmations time and time again… Read On: Investing in Congregations: Convicted by Christ

John Burns Announces Retirement, Jonathan Owen Hired

After 15 years of service with the BIC Foundation (BICF), John Burns is announcing his retirement, effective September 2025. “We are exceedingly grateful..… Read On: John Burns Announces Retirement, Jonathan Owen Hired

Faith, Finance, and Future Growth

Parents and grandparents are bombarded with marketing about saving for the future of their children and grandchildren. The Foundation introduced Youth Savings Certificates to offer a faith-based option… Read On: Faith, Finance, and Future Growth

The Journey of White Oak Lodge

Tucked away in a picturesque corner of Central Pennsylvania, CRC offers an atmosphere of peace and hope. Despite a few financial bumps in the road… Read On: The Journey of White Oak Lodge

Planting in Good Ground

Good Ground Coffee Company has two clear missions: serve good coffee and empower survivors of the sex industry though holistic, supportive employment… Read On: Planting in Good Ground

Growing Our Capacity to Love

Marsh Creek Community Church felt called by God to be community leaders in racial healing and justice, but they had a lot to learn… Read On: Growing Our Capacity to Love

Investing in Congregations: Aliento De Vida

Aliento De Vida is a Spanish-speaking congregation in Salina, Kansas, co-pastored by father and son duo Filiberto and Alex Zapata. Aliento De Vida started as a church plant ten years ago… Read On: Investing in Congregations: Aliento De Vida

Investing in Congregations: Lakeview Community Church

Early in 2019, Jan Pasteiner took the twenty minute drive north to Flint, Mich., from her home in Goodrich. She pulled up to the donation center for the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan (FBEM) to drop off supplies that the youth group at her home congregation, Lakeview Community Church, had collected… Read On: Investing in Congregations: Lakeview Community Church