“Legalism” and “Liberalism”: Important Terms in the Brethren in Christ Vocabulary
How did the terms "legalism" and "liberalism" function within the lexicon of post-World War II Brethren in Christ leaders? ...read more
Category: Essays
“Legalism” and “Liberalism”: Important Terms in the Brethren in Christ Vocabulary
Is the NAE Becoming More Liberal?
One pundit is calling the National Association of Evangelicals "more liberal." But what he doesn't understand is that the interdenominational institution has endured such criticism since its very beginning. ...read more
Does Your Church Value Church History?
Leave your answer in our comments section!...read more
April 2011 Issue of Brethren in Christ History and Life
Some thoughts on the most recent issue of "Brethren in Christ History and Life." ...read more
True Victory?: Brethren in Christ Reactions to the Close of World War II
The War in Europe ended 66 years ago today. How did the pacifist Brethren in Christ respond to the end of armed conflict? ...read more
“You Also Should Wash One Another’s Feet…”
A few words about the Brethren in Christ tradition of feet washing, a practice common on Maundy Thursday. ...read more
The Brethren in Christ and the American Civil War
Last Tuesday marked the 150th anniversary of the start of the American Civil War. The occasion should be a time for the Brethren in Christ Church to remember and commemorate its historic commitment to Christ's call to nonviolence....read more
Preservation Efforts Afoot for River Brethren Meetinghouse
Members of the United Zion Church are attempting to raise money to restore the Wenger Meetinghouse, a building of historical significance to the River Brethren denomination....read more
Ron Sider Talks Peace and Nonviolence, Early-Church-Style, at Messiah College
At Monday night's Schrag Lecture at Messiah College, noted theologian Ronald J. Sider shared a familiar critique of Christianity... with an unfamiliar Early Church flair. ...read more
December 2010 Issue of Brethren in Christ History and Life
Some thoughts on the most recent issue of "Brethren in Christ History and Life." ...read more
“Growing the Church”: The Brethren in Christ in the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s
Former general secretary R. Donald Shafer shares his recollections of the Brethren in Christ Church in the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s. ...read more
Why Study Brethren in Christ History?
We've asked this question before. Now we're asking it again. Share your answers! ...read more
The (Very) End of Upland College
Upland College, closed in 1965, was auctioned to the highest bidder forty-four years ago today....read more
On-Campus Peacemaking at Brethren in Christ Colleges?
An invitation for readers to share their stories about peacemaking initiatives at Messiah and Upland Colleges....read more
A Glimpse into the Mid-Century Brethren in Christ Missionary Mindset?
An interview with former missionary Martha Lady offers insight into the way Brethren in Christ workers thought about those whom they served....read more