An ongoing, periodically updated source of online material for exploring involvement in the Church of the Brethren.
In the language of the New Testament, Kerygma means "proclamation" and Didache means "teaching."
  

Gathered around the Word
I believe - on creeds and the importance of living them out and being open to new light from the Word.
No Creed but the New Testament? - an article by Richard Gardner
Bible study as an ongoing task of a community of believers - by Eugene Roop
Biblical Inspiration and Authority - Church of the Brethren perspective (1979 Annual Conference statement)
"The New Testament as our Rule of Faith and Practice" (1998 Annual Conference statement)
When Printer's Ink Becomes Embalming Fluid - by Eugene Peterson
Online Translations of the Bible
  Helpful videos on How to Read the Bible, by "Real Live Preacher," Gordon Atkinson

Baptism
Scriptures about baptism to explore
Count Well the Cost
"I baptize you" - fourth chapter of the late Brethren theologian Vernard Eller's book, Could the Church Have it all Wrong?
                             - a revision of In Place of Sacraments (Grand Rapids: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1972)
"Baptism" portion of the 1982 "Baptism, Eucharist, and Ministry" paper - World Council of Churches
Love Feast
"At the Lord's Table"
"Brethren Communion"
"Eucharist" portion of the 1982 "Baptism, Eucharist, and Ministry" paper - World Council of Churches
Anointing
"Anointing" - online pamphlet by Dean M. Miller (for purchase)
Brethren Encyclopedia article on the topic
Bible Study on James 5:13-20 by Graydon F. Snyder and Kenneth M. Shaffer, Jr.
"Calling for the elders" - a sermon based on James 5:13-20
"Anointing: The Congregation's Use of Anointing for Healing and Reconciliation"
       - 48-page booklet by Dean M. Miller available for purchase from Brethren Press.

 

 

 

    

    

    

Another Way of Living, learning the "Brethren" approach to life in Christ.