1700
1708: Movement Begins in Germany
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Alexander Mack founded the Brethren Movement in Schwarzenau, Germany.
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The original eight Brethren.
1719: First Wave of Immigration to America
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Early Brethren in America
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Building of the first Brethren in America.
1900
1900: Mission Efforts Begin
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Plaque commemorating the organization of the Foreign Missionary Society of the Brethren Church (known today as Encompass World Partners) in Winona Lake, IN.
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Plaque commemorating the organization of the Foreign Missionary Society of the Brethren Church (known today as Encompass World Partners) in Winona Lake, IN.
1909: Argentina
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In front of the Grace Brethren Church in Rio Cuarto, Bible coach workers prepare for a tent meeting in 1932.
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Leadership Training at the Brethren Bible Institute in Argentina.
1910
1918: Central African Republic
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Brethren missionary James Gribble and family
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One mission research center listed the Central African Republic as the most evangelized country on the planet.
1940
1949: Brazil
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Missionary Bill Burke and his boat the Vamos, used to spread the Gospel to islands on the Amazon River.
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Ministry began in the city of Belem, near the mouth of the Amazon. Efforts later expanded south to the city of Uberlandia and the surrounding region.
1950
1951: Mexico
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Efforts in Mexico began along the border with the United States, and later expanded south to Mexico City.
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A Bible Institute was founded in 1960, providing training for pastors and leaders.
1951: France
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Efforts centered around the Chateau de Sait-Albain.
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Baptisms at the Chateau.
1960
1966: Chad
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Graduates of the Chadean School of Evangelism.
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Evangelist Dadjé Samuel, founder of the Chadean School of Evangelism.
1968: Germany
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Missionaries Roger and Nancy Peugh began holding Bible studies and worship services in their home.
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A Church was planted in the city of Stuttgart, and later another began in Leonberg.
1980
1980: United Kingdom
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British youth at summer camp.
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Grace Bible Fellowship of Solihull, England (Easter 1983).
1984: Japan
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Ministry in Japan began in Hoya City (Greater Tokyo).
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NorthStar, a mountain lodge in the Japanese Alps, seeks to reach the Japanese through extreme sports and outdoor activities.
1984: The Philippines
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Greater Manila Church Meeting.
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Celebrating 10 years of Grace Brethren Churches in the Philippines.
1987: Uruguay
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José and Titi Palacios, the founders of the Grace Brethren movement in Uruguay.
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Beginnings in the Shangri-la neighborhood ministry in 1988.
1990
1994: Charis Gathering in Saint-Albain, France
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Charis coordinator Florent Varak of France leads the Charis gathering at the Chateau de St. Albain.
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Charis delegates discuss topics of common interest.
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Charis delegates discuss topics of common interest.
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The Participants of the 1994 Charis Gathering.
1996: Canada
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Baptism at the Grasslands Church in Medicine Hat, Alberta
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An outreach event organized by Renew Church of Toronto
1996: Charis Gathering in Toronto, Canada
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International delegates and Encompass staff arrive at the 1996 Charis Gathering.
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The Participants of the 1996 Charis Gathering.
1997: Cambodia
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Ministry in Cambodia began through a partnership between Vek Huong Taing and Grace Brethren Missions.
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Outreach has extended from larger cities to the surrounding villages.
1998: Chile
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The missionary team in Curico, Chile, 2006.
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Meeting in homes, 2006.
1999: Charis Gathering in Carlos Paz, Argentina
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The Participants of the 1999 Charis Gathering.
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Delegates from Latin America and Africa at the 1999 Charis Gathering.
2000
2002: Ireland
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Crossroads Church of Dublin.
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People interested in exploring the gospel meet in café discussion groups in Dublin.
2003: Cameroon
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Evangelist Delphi Wilingang and school of evangelism students in Toubouro, Northern Cameroon.
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A crew from the Church of Santa Barbara, Yaounde, builds a bridge as a way to reach out to their community.
2006: Nigeria
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President of Churches Enoch Kolarambaye and Evangelist Clison Djendode pose with school of evangelism students.
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2017 Woman's Conference in Nigeria.
2008: Charis Gathering in Bad Homburg, Germany
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The Participants of the 2008 Charis Leadership Encounter.
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The theme of the encounter was “Faithful Stewards of God’s Grace,” based on 1 Peter 4:10.
2009: Bahamas
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Leaders of the Bahamian Charis Alliance signing charter documents.
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Pastors and leaders celebrate the formation of the Charis Alliance of the Bahamas.
2010
2010: Charis Gathering in Saint-Albain, France
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The Participants of the 2010 Charis Gathering.
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Members of the Charis Steering Committee.
2015: Charis Gathering in Bangkok, Thailand
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The Participants of the 2015 Charis International Leadership Encounter.
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Delegates discuss the Charis Commitment to Common Identity.