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2008 Stories

Brethren Benefit Trust calls Nevin Dulabaum to serve as its next president

2007 Stories

Wil Nolen announces his plan to retire in 2008 as president of Brethren Benefit Trust

BBT announces the appointment of Stephen Lipinski
as manager of operations for Brethren Foundation

BBT urges Brethren to take immediate action against proposed rules that would squelch the voice of minority shareholders

Brethren Benefit Trust and Boston Common celebrate Aflac's decision to give shareholders a say on pay

2006 Stories

BBT takes a stand by adopting new investment guidelines pertaining to pornography and gambling

BBT Board hears mixed status report regarding Brethren Medical Plan, explores ways to offset high expenses

Will Thomas resigns from BBT staff to assume faculty position in accounting at Southwest Minnesota State University

BBT Jeff Garber resigns as BBT's director of Employee Benefit Plans; Randy Yoder named interim Brethren Insurance Plans director

2005 Stories

BBT Board agrees to dialog with Caterpillar regarding use of the firm's bulldozers to destroy Palestinian property

YUM! Brands announces smoke-free policy for KFC and Pizza Hut Restaurants

Don Fecher resigns as Brethren Benefit Trust's director of the Brethren Pension Plan and Employee Financial Services

2004 Stories

Brethren Benefit Trust Board takes several steps to ensure long-term health of Brethren Medical Plan

BBT and MAA hire new field representatives

Brethren Benefit Trust's equity funds significantly outperform their industry benchmarks

Brethren Benefit Trust Board adopts five-year strategic plan

Church of the Brethren Credit Union is now available
to all denominational members and employees

BBT’s socially responsible investment funds continued to meet
or beat most industry benchmarks in 2003

2003 Stories.

Brethren Benefit Trust Board approves sponsorship of the Brethren Employees’ Credit Union

Investors Fault Dow Chemical for ‘Hiroshima of Chemical Industry’

Brethren Benefit Trust signs a partnership agreement
with Brethren Employees' Credit Union

BBT's shares help to persuade Procter and Gamble
to sell Fair Trade Certified coffee

Pogue elected chair of Brethren Benefit Trust

Brethren Foundation’s Will Thomas elected as board chair for Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility

Brethren Benefit Trust Board takes action on
interest rate for future annuitants

Community Development Investment Fund now open to investments by Brethren Foundation clients and Pension Plan members

BBT Board approves investment fund that will spur community development in low income areas

2002 Stories

BBT Board approves changes to the Brethren Medical Plan

Brethren Benefit Trust files a resolution with Tricon Global Restaurants for smoke-free facilities

2001 Stories

BBT Board receives a plan for providing long-term care insurance for pastors and church workers

2000 Stories

Brethren Benefit Trust combines departments, names new director

Brethren Benefit Trust Board weighs compassion with responsibility

BrethrenPress.com opens its e-doors in time for the holiday season

BBT Board of Trustees shifts staff and assets

Walden/BBT Social Index Funds Now Available

BBT’s investments post strong returns


eMountain introduces secure e-commerce and e-mail

eMountain introduces new Web hosting, e-mail, and e-commerce services

Index Style Replaces Core Style

Changes Working for You


A Bond Fund Option Now Available



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1999 Stories

BBT honors Chambersburg man

The Spirit Moving Among Us


"Official" Web Site Finds a New Home


New internet portal


Financial planning for pastors


Update on insurance plans


Caring Ministries 2000


ClearViewNet site wins design award


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1998 Stories

BBT Board Meeting, November 1998


Annual Conference Approves Expanded Financial Vision


BBT Board Responds to Pension Plan Members


Retired Church Workers Fund (RCWF) Has a New Name


New Director for Pension Plan


Medical Insurance Update


More Affordable Opportunity for Pastors


1998 Wellness Activities


New Wellness Resource Available


BBT Board Meeting


BBT 1998 Employee Dinner


Bethany Seminary Repaid Loan


BBT Mourns Helen Flory


Pension Plan gains profit