NEWS

• National Council of Churches issues messages supporting nuclear disarmament, health care reform.
  
• New Fire young adult movement dreams, takes action.
  
• Bethany Seminary announces new pastoral presence programs.
  
• Board approves new mission and vision statements for seminary.
  
• Grants give $105,000 for hurricane recovery in Haiti, Louisiana.
  
• Committee increases emphasis on ecumenism at the local level.

PERSONNEL

• Schild to direct financial operations at Brethren Benefit Trust.

BRETHREN BITS

• Correction, personnel, job openings, end-of-year giving, more.