Who We Are | Brethren In Christ Historical Society

The mission of the Brethren in Christ Historical Society is to nurture understanding and appreciation of the historical, theological, and contemporary life and thought of the Brethren in Christ and related groups. Since its founding in 1978, the Society’s vision has been to emphasize the study of the past as a guide to the present and future.

The Society seeks to fulfill its mission and vision through a variety of publications and events, including our journal, Brethren in Christ History and Life; a newsletter, “History Matters”; an annual meeting focused on a specific theme or issue; and an annual heritage service at the historic Ringgold Meetinghouse in Ringgold, Maryland.

The Society is incorporated as a nonprofit organization in Pennsylvania. Board members are:

David Flowers, president
Mechanicsburg, Pa.

Christina Embree, vice president
Lexington, Ky.

Hank Johnson, secretary
Harrisburg, Pa.

Karen Ulery, treasurer and administrative coordinator
Grantham, Pa.

Leonard J. Chester, Canadian representative
Port Colborne, On.

Joshua Nolt, executive director
Lancaster, Pa.

Harriet Sider Bicksler, editor
Mechanicsburg, Pa.

Devin Manzullo-Thomas, director of the Brethren in Christ Historical Library and Archives
Mechanicsburg, Pa.

Glen Pierce, assistant archivist
Mechanicsburg, Pa.

John Dietz
York, Pa.

Jay Showalter
Ephrata, Pa.

David Weaver-Zercher
Mechanicsburg, Pa.

John Yeatts
Mechanicsburg, Pa.