Mission Statement: “Bethany Theological Seminary equips spiritual and intellectual leaders with an Incarnational education for ministering, proclaiming, and living out God’s shalom and Christ’s peace in the church and world.”

The Susquehanna Valley Ministry Center in Pennsylvania is an off-site extension program for students who cannot move to Richmond, Indiana. A Partnership between Bethany and two Church of the Brethren Districts - Atlantic Northeast and Southern Pennsylvania - the Center offers a Brethren setting for studying the Bible and reflecting on faith and ministry.

Eder Financial provides retirement benefits, health and welfare benefits, asset management, and financial advocacy to pastors, employees, and members of the greater Church of the Brethren community. Since it began as the Pension Board 70+ years ago, then as Brethren Benefit Trust, and now as Eder Financial, they have been called to serve its members and clients, and we are thankful for that opportunity.

Brethren Volunteer Service is persons giving their time and skills to help a world in need. It is a way for people to work at issues greater than themselves, recognizing that their efforts may not immediately solve deep-rooted problems, but can be a part of ongoing work for justice, peace, and the integrity of creation.

Mission Statement: “The Pennsylvania Council of Churches is a voluntary association of separate and autonomous Christian churches, within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, through which its members seek to manifest their fellowship (koinonia) with one another, to engage in common ministries of witness and service, and to advance towards the goal of visible unity.”

Farm Worker Ministry
The mission of migrant and seasonal farmworker ministry is to enable local Christian congregations work together in a ministry with migrant and seasonal farmworkers employed in Pennsylvania agriculture.
Website: Farmworker/Migrant Ministry

PA State Park and Campground Ministries
Website: Campground Ministry

State Disaster Relief
Website: Disaster Relief

PCAP is a private, non-profit, Christian Ministry directed by a council of Trustees representing churches throughout Pennsylvania. The Ministry of PCAP is concerned with the negative impact alcohol and other drug use has on all aspects of society. PCAP is actively involved in seeking solutions to alcohol and other drug related problems by promoting action and awareness. PCAP is a grassroots organization supported by the local church and other concerned citizens across the Commonwealth. PCAP staff is available to Churches, Communities and You.