“John” is in church leadership in a neighboring congregation. Some time ago the two of us were discussing how hurtful people in our flocks can…Read More!
2000-Present
Genesis Commentary
Brethren Revival Fellowship announces the publication of a commentary on Genesis, by Harold S. Martin. It has 304 pages, and the suggested donation is $20.00. Send your request and donation to Brethren Revival Fellowship, P.O. Box 543, Ephrata, PA 17522-0543, or make your request…Read More!
BRF Workcamps
THE 2010 National Workcamps for the Church of the Brethren have been announced. The Brethren Revival Fellowship Senior High Workcamps will be:
Dominican Republic — June 20-27, 2010. Cost $695.
Reynosa, Mexico — July 31-August 7, 2010. Cost $695.
The registration opens on January 25, 2010 at 7 p.m., CST (that’s 8 p.m., EST). Be prepared to register…Read More!
Reflections on the
2009 Annual Conference
1. The 223rd recorded Annual Conference was held in San Diego, California, on June 26-30, 2009, with attendance at an unusual low of just slightly under 2,100 in attendance.
2. The theme was, “The Old Has Gone, The New Has Come, All This Is From God.” It was based on 2 Corinthians 5, on…Read More!
The Cost of Discipleship
Editorial
March/April, 2008
Volume 43, Number 2
Many people like Jesus. When they think of His compassion, they are touched. When they consider His healing ministry, they are encouraged. When they ponder His blessings, they are edified. As long as we see Jesus giving us what we want and looked upon in a general way, many are content…Read More!
Looking at Later Brethren History
Editorial
January/February, 2008
Volume 43, Number 1
The Church of the Brethren is not a perfect church! It never was—and never will be. And if you ever find a church that appears to be perfect, you will do well not to join it, because as soon as you do, it will lose its perfection. However, there is a…Read More!
Glimpses from Early Brethren History
Editorial
November/December, 2007
Volume 42, Number 6
The Church of the Brethren is celebrating its 300th year of existence in 2007-2008. Brethren Revival Fellowship has, through the years, tried to emphasize our Brethren heritage. In our writing and teaching, our hope has been to preserve and promote the distinctive understandings that have helped make the Church of the…Read More!
Why We Care About the Church of the Brethren
Editorial
September/October, 2007
Volume 42, Number 5
There are times when those who are concerned about revival and renewal in the church grow weary in the attempt to see progress. We have heard some say, “I’m just tired of the battle.” Others have said that trying to bring healthy change to a denomination that has veered from its…Read More!
Then The Devil Came
Editorial
Volume 42, Number 2
March/April, 2007
It is exciting to see new believers who have trusted Christ for salvation, or those who have rededicated their lives to Christ. It is encouraging to note some who have renewed their devotional lives, and who are manifesting marks of Christian maturity. Every godly minister, pastor, and church leader yearns for…Read More!
Four Attitudes Toward Jesus
Editorial
January/February, 2007
Volume 42, Number 1
The celebration of Christmas is once again behind us. Most of us appreciate the spirit of good will that is often present at Christmas time. The joy and gladness of the season are worthy virtues. But now the trees have been dragged out of the house, hauled away, and recycled. The…Read More!
Biblical Church Membership
Editorial
September/October, 2006
Volume 41, Number 5
Several years ago, a nationally syndicated Christian commentator urged Christians to leave their churches. He claimed, based on a unique reading of the Book of Revelation, that the church age was over, and that Christians should make a go of their lives all on their own. Most serious Christians rightly ignored…Read More!