Brittany Beacham
A graduate of Columbia Bible College, Brittany has a background in Intercultural Studies and is a strong advocate of the global church. Brittany lives with her husband Kenny and their beautiful daughter Libby in Abbotsford, British Columbia. She works in development, fundraising, and communications, and is passionate about helping non profits thrive in the mission God has called them to. When not working, she enjoys getting out into the mountains, baking for anyone who will eat it, reading deeply, and serving in the local church.
Bio last modified December 16th, 2020.Who Will We Be After COVID-19?
Looking at how her parenting style shifted in mere weeks, Brittany Beacham wonders how different life will look after this pandemic, and recalls that God will be with us no matter the circumstances.
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The True Gift
October 11, 2019On this Thanksgiving weekend, Brittany Beacham reflects on expressions of gratitude towards not only the gifts of the last year, but towards the Giver Himself.
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My First Year Of Motherhood
September 26, 2019As her daughter’s first birthday flies around the corner, Brittany Beacham reflects on God’s faithfulness and offers lessons she has learned in this first year.
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Motherhood in the Era of Smartphones
September 4, 2019Technology can be useful for new moms, but the constant rings of Instagram, Facebook, messages and more can also be too big a scream for attention.
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A Matter of Belonging
July 10, 2019After having spent some time away from the church of her childhood years, Brittany Beacham tells the tale of coming back to membership among the familiar congregation.
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The Art of the Home
May 24, 2019Homemaking is setting up our homes to be places that are restful, where we can be refueled and renewed. Hospitality is inviting others into that, writes Brittany Beacham.
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Eyes Wide For a Child of God
November 19, 2018Brittany Beacham stored up heavenly treasures awaiting the arrival of a child. Now, she can’t take her eyes of the gift of God’s work.
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When Christians Fall Short
September 17, 2018Convivium writer Brittany Beacham reminds us that to give our failures to Christ is to live out the Gospel’s saving grace that all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.
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Broken Hallelujahs For Canada
June 29, 2018On Canada Day 2018, Convivium contributor Brittany Beacham urges Canadians of faith to take time to pray for the country we love, and those who lead it. Speaking from a Christian Mennonite perspective, Beacham beautifully voices the truth across traditions that to fully honour God, we must ask His blessing on those who work in our service.
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Desperates Seeking the Spirit
May 18, 2018On the Feast of Pentecost tomorrow, Convivium contributor Brittany Beacham writes, Christians celebrate not just the end of the Easter season but the instant when God told his whole Church: “Go.”
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Finding Resurrection
May 14, 2018For several panic-inducing hours this Easter season, Convivium writer Brittany Beacham feared she may lose the unborn child that she and her husband have waited more than three years to welcome. Then came the reminder that God will swallow up death forever.
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The Point Of Our Prayers
April 18, 2018North America’s public grief ritual includes proclaiming "our prayers are with the victims." The words have become so common they’re often being deemed meaningless, especially from political lips. Convivium contributor Brittany Beacham sees an even deeper problem: Culturally, we no longer know what prayer itself means. What, she asks, is its purpose? And where, above all, does it point?
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Seriously Celebrating St. Patrick
March 16, 2018Convivium writer Brittany Beacham serves notice that St. Patrick of Ireland was a slave-shepherd who became one of history’s great missionaries out the deepest love for God. Green beer just doesn’t do him justice.
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Bringing Lent Home
February 21, 2018Echoing Isaiah, Convivium contributor Brittany Beacham says the Lenten fast has to be about more than giving up creature comforts. It must mean opening the doors of our hearts – even of our houses – purely for God’s love.
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The Real Zeal Deal
February 1, 2018Convivium regular contributor Brittany Beacham cautions that while a rush of zealous feeling can accomplish much in the world, real zeal is always governed by God.
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Maggie's Pancakes
January 3, 2018"On any given Sunday, you can walk into the kitchen of our church and see an enthusiastic red-head running a team of pancake flipping, toast buttering volunteers with more efficiency than an experienced army general could ever hope to attain. Well, you could. But I suppose that's getting ahead of myself."
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God With Us
December 22, 2017With the very advent of Christmas upon us, Brittany Beacham gives Convivium readers this irresistible reflection written from the pure-hearted beauty that is the full meaning of Christian faith.
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Faith Over Fear
December 15, 2017Fear, that chronic illness of the human condition, is best overcome by trust in God, Brittany Beacham writes. But, she counsels, keep an extra Winnie the Pooh nightlight handy just in case.
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Called Up By Silence
October 24, 2017Whether in silent retreat or simply by stopping in the world’s business to listen for God’s voice, Convivium contributor Brittany Beacham writes, we can learn to follow as He beckons us forward.
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A Future of 10,000 Villages
October 4, 2017Convivium contributor Brittany Beacham treats readers to the welcoming aroma of Mennonite deep fried raisin donuts as she explores the annual MCC Sale in Abbotsford B.C. The Anabaptist heartland is changing radically, she writes, but the hospitable heart will always bridge yesterday and tomorrow.
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Lament For Salvation
September 20, 2017In the heart of Jerusalem on a brutally hot day, Brittany Beacham encounters renewal of the ancient Scriptural practice of lament when God’s love is felt not through modern Happy Face smiles, but in the most painful moments of human experience.
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Answering I Kissed Dating Goodbye
August 4, 2017Four Convivium readers whose young lives were shaped by Joshua Harris’ influential book respond to Hannah Marazzi’s interview with the author.