• the fact that many within the Church of the Brethren have set aside a firm belief in the trustworthiness and authority of the Bible, and knowingly or unknowingly have embraced the historical-critical views of Biblical interpretation.
• the drift from a balanced Biblical-Anabaptist-Pietist and Brethren-oriented understanding of church and state, war and peace, church discipline, and New Testament ordinances (such as the three-part Love Feast).
• the turn from preaching the Gospel of reconciliation of the individual to God through the atoning blood of Jesus Christ, to a human centered program of political involvement.
• the diminishing membership and the need for revival and evangelism within the Church of the Brethren.
• the content of Church of the Brethren produced materials which so often call for the acceptance of more diversity, and give evidence of more drift toward a broad inclusiveness that embraces even those who practice a sexually immoral lifestyle.
• our denomination's participation in the National and World Councils of Churches (and their local affiliates) with their slant toward syncretism, and their reimagining God and allowing room for multiple gods and goddesses.
• saving the Church of the Brethren and not fragmenting it by splintering into many small independent groups. We encourage evangelical members of the denomination to stay in the Church of the Brethren and witness there.

• publishes the free bi-monthly publication, the BRF WITNESS, which contains one major article on a Bible teaching or current topic. Over 10,000 copies are sent to interested persons and congregations. To receive a sample copy, or to be placed on the mailing list, write or e-mail the BRF.
• is publishing the Brethren New Testament Commentary series. This series will simply take the biblical text as it is, and give the exposition, along with applications for everyday life.
• meets with denominational officials on occasion to discuss vital issues.
• supervises the Brethren Mission Fund.
• conducts Brethren Bible Institutes.
• trains and oversees Brethren Volunteer Service Units.
• oversees youth work camps.
• established three Church of the Brethren congregations in Maine.
• maintains a visible presence at Annual Conference and some District Conferences.
• provides speakers for meetings, revival services, Bible conferences, teaching sessions, at no cost where requested.
• holds an annual General Meeting.
• sponsors the biennial Brethren Alive event at Elizabethtown College in Pennsylvania.
• maintains an Internet presence at http://www.brfwitness.org/
If you are reading this, you are already there.

Often, BRF is identified by its leadership. Brethren Revival Fellowship is directed by a steering committee called the BRF Committee, approved on a regular basis by an annual meeting of all who identify with BRF. The Committee consists of the following:

Craig Alan Myers, Chairman, Assistant BRF Witness Editor

Churubusco, Indiana [Blue River Congregation]

J. Eric Brubaker, Secretary

Ephrata, Pennsylvania [Middle Creek Congregation]

Carl L. Brubaker, Treasurer

Lititz, Pennsylvania [Midway Congregation]

Kenneth G. Leininger

Denver, Pennsylvania [Cocalico Congregation]

Mervin C. Groff

Manheim, Pennsylvania [White Oak Congregation]

Walter K. Heisey

Newmanstown, Pennsylvania [Heidelberg Congregation]

Jordan Keller

Wales, Maine [Lewiston Congregation]

Paul E. Schildt, Jr.

East Berlin, Pennsylvania [Upper Conewago Congregation]

John A. Shelly, Jr.

Chambersburg, Pennsylvania [Shanks Congregation]

David R. Wenger

Manheim, Pennsylvania [White Oak Congregation]

Other Emeritus Members include:

Samuel M. Cassel

Manheim, Pennsylvania [White Oak Congregation]

Harold S. Martin, BRF Witness Editor

Lititz, Pennsylvania [Pleasant Hill Congregation]

James F. Myer, Vice Chairman

Lititz, Pennsylvania [White Oak Congregation]

Harry B. Nell

East Berlin, Pennsylvania [Upper Conewago Congregation]

David B. Rittenhouse

Dunmore, West Virginia [Pocahontas Congregation]

John R. Shenk

Newport, Pennsylvania [Chiques Congregation]

Additionally, there is an Advisory Council made up of evangelical members from the 23 districts in the Church of the Brethren. The BRF Committee meets with this larger group annually.

There is no "official" way to become a member of the BRF. There are no cards to sign, no subscriptions to buy, and no dues to pay. Your name can be placed on our mailing list by requesting it here. Or you may write to the address below.

Brethren Revival Fellowship P.O. Box 543 Ephrata, PA 17522-0543

If you find that you identify with the concerns and convictions of the BRF, you may consider yourself to be a part of the movement.

BRF certainly appreciates any support that is sent our way. BRF is recognized as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and contributions are tax-deductible. Receipts are promptly sent. Contributions to help support the Brethren Revival Fellowship ministry should be sent to the Treasurer (made out to Brethren Revival Fellowship):

Carl L. Brubaker 1425 Furnace Hills Pike Lititz, PA 17543

Or make a donation online:

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