
SCBI Names New Team Leader of Leader Empowerment and Mobilization
The Executive Board of the State Convention of Baptists in Indiana (SCBI) met on Monday, May 9, to vote on Scooter Kellum to serve as the Team Leader of Leader Empowerment and Mobilization, a new Executive Leadership Team role at the SCBI. The board unanimously voted to approve Kellum for the role, which he begins at the end of July.
From the Executive Director

Connection & Innovation
Quick note: Over the last few months, I have been explaining various parts of our new strategy in these Indiana Baptist articles. The first article in this series appeared a few months ago. Additionally, we’ll make a concerted effort when it is fully developed to go around the state
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