Baptist Foundation of Indiana

By Julie Stanley, Vice President of Estate Planning at The Baptist Foundation of Oklahoma   No believer knows when Christ will call them home. Don’t let one of these common misconceptions stop you from protecting the people and possessions you’ll leave behind.     Myth 1: I don’t need an estate plan because… wait, what […]

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On behalf of the Baptist Foundation of Indiana, I would like to say thank you for your continued support of our ministry. We are so thankful for our many clients and partners and give God the glory for His provision during this time of unique challenges. We can only attribute this success to God’s faithfulness […]

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As we announce the students who receive scholarships this year, it is important to highlight those who made their scholarships possible. Donors The Student Memorial Fund began in 1965, when one student, whose plan to serve the Lord in this life, was cut short. At the Princeton church where her father was pastor, Donna Grace […]

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Generosity is no longer about money. Outside of prayer and fasting, I believe it to be the most critical ministry in the church moving forward — especially if we desire to reach and release the next generation of believers. Here are some trends that will encourage every pastor to lean toward designing a powerful generosity ministry.

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by Emily VerSteeg The world has changed a lot in the last few weeks. Little things that we have taken for granted like running to the store for a loaf of bread are not so easy and convenient now. As the church, we are facing a lot of new challenges as we try to encourage and […]

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The Board of Directors of the Baptist Foundation of Indiana (BFI) has reviewed funds held in trust to consolidate these funds of like purpose, within the scope of the donor’s original intent. This is a public notification. Readers have 30 days from the date of this publication to inform BFI if there is any reason […]

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The Baptist Foundation of Indiana awards annual scholarships to assist in college tuition costs for members of State Convention of Baptists in Indiana (SCBI) churches, who are called to and preparing for vocational ministry. Applications and supportive documentation must be received by April 1 in order to be considered for a scholarship. Scholarship awards are […]

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By Jerry Vaughan | President, WatersEdge Ministry Services Scripture warns Christians about the potential hazards of debt. During the course of my nearly 40 years of lending experience (in both secular banking as well as ministry-based financial services), I’ve seen God use loans to successfully provide the physical space that growing congregations need. But I’ve […]

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This year the Baptist Foundation awarded nine students pursuing vocational ministry with scholarships for the 2019-2020 school year. Each scholarship was made possible because of generous donors, many of whom gave years ago and are now with the Lord. Although some donated large sums, many gave what they had towards the general scholarship fund. Their sacrificial gifts provide annual income that is allocated for qualified Indiana students preparing for ministry.

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The Beast, a 7,359-foot wooden coaster at King’s Island in Mason, OH, might just be the greatest roller coaster of all time. As a teen, the thrill of this fast, rough ride kept me coming back for more – in line over and over again. As an adult, I have exited the coaster feeling bruised […]

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