Associations among the Brethren and understanding of Brethren heritage have been enhanced through several conferences conducted by Brethren Encyclopedia. Typical of these are a conference held in 1985 at the Pathway School in Covington, Ohio, focusing on the theme "Brethren Plain Dress" and another in 1986 at Ashland University on "Brethren in Mission".

Three Brethren World Assemblies have been sponsored by Brethren Encyclopedia, one at Elizabethtown College in 1992 on the theme "Christ Is Lord: Affirming Our Faith" one at Bridgewater College in 1998 on the theme "Faith and Family: Challenges and Commitments", and another at Grace College on the them "Brethren Presence Around the World". The 1992 Assembly was also significant in that it celebrated the 250th anniversary of the first Big Meeting of the Brethren. A fourth Brethren World assembly is being planned for 2008 at Schwarzenau, Germany, commemorating the tricentennial of the beginning of the Brethren movement.

In addition to sharing historical facts, these conferences have served as fertile ground for a supportive fellowship developing among Brethren scholars and members of the Brethren bodies who share a common heritage with divergent practices of their faith.