
“Therefore encourage one another
and build up each other,
as indeed you are doing.”
~1 Thessalonians 5:11, NRSVUE
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,
Thank you for giving generously of your time, talent, and treasure to partner in the faith-forming and life-changing work of the Church of the Brethren. We are regularly inspired by the many ways you encourage and build up others, making a difference in places near and far.
Our mission and ministry often overlap in how they reflect our vision and how they connect to the Mission and Ministry Board’s strategic plan. We have created a print resource and a webpage to help interpret the work carried out by the staff and volunteers of the Church of the Brethren. We have focused on core priorities centered around discipleship, service and mission, extending generosity and witness, and stewarding God’s blessings. Each ministry area has been highlighted under the priority where its core purpose has the strongest alignment.
TOGETHER as the Church of the Brethren, we join Jesus in the neighborhood. Together we grow courageous disciples, love and serve one another, extend generosity and witness, and steward God’s blessings. In all that we do together, we are intentional as we call leaders, connect with our neighbors, cultivate relationships, and encourage stewardship. We are called to passionately live and be the body of Christ TOGETHER to build up one another and our neighbors near and far.
Thanks again for your partnership!

Traci Rabenstein, executive director of Mission Advancement
Learn about the mission and ministry of the Church of the Brethren at www.brethren.org/greatthings. Support its work at www.brethren.org/give.
Well said and well done!