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Baptist Foundation of Indiana

Doctor of Ministry scholarship

Bob Weeks | Jan 17, 2023

The Baptist Foundation of Indiana exists to support the work of the churches of our State Convention.  What better way to stand alongside our churches than to encourage and elevate the training of her pastors? You might think that the Foundation uses OUR money to give scholarships.  That would be wrong.  BFI has no money […]

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Leave a legacy

Bob Weeks | Dec 14, 2022

Bill and Mildred lived in a small two-bedroom home that was built sometime in the early 1950’s. It was surrounded by overflowing flower boxes filled with bright blooms that somehow drew attention that the house could use some paint and a bit of repair. They had a yard sale. Not just a once or twice-a-year […]

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Uncommon generosity honors God

Bob Weeks | Oct 06, 2022

Barrington Ridge Baptist Church in Hobart, IN worked to maintain its parking lot every year. Over the years they invested more and more time and money filling the potholes in an effort to provide a nice place to park and ensure safe walking into their facility. This year, however, the parking lot was impossible to […]

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Uncommon generosity

Bob Weeks | Sep 06, 2022

People with money think differently. Most of us think about how we afford to put the kids through college and pay medical bills. People with money think about how to have a financial impact that outlives them while blessing family, church, and the world. What they long to do is to practice Uncommon Generosity. While […]

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BFI Under New Leadership

Bob Weeks | Aug 01, 2022

A pastor that I contacted to tell him that I had just accepted a position with the Baptist Foundation of Indiana (BFI) replied to me, “So, I am confused. Do we have a foundation? Our money just got returned.” Yes, people and ministries got their money back. No, the Foundation did not die, but there […]

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Conference to Address Facility Needs

| Jul 01, 2021

By: John Burke Rethink Ministry CEO and Founder What next? Over the last 18 months, churches across the nation have scrambled to be something that they have never been before. But if we believe that “all things work together for good to them that love God” (Rom 8:28), then good is on the horizon. Now […]

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Baptist Foundation of Indiana Update

Jennifer Hall | Jun 02, 2021

In spite of experiencing a global pandemic in 2020, BFI finished the year financially strong – with a growth of assets under management to over $8 million and 150 investments. We have seen God’s hand in every area of the Foundation, and we are thankful for His ongoing provision. Transition in staff, but not in […]

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Bev Olonoh’s Retirement

| Jun 02, 2021

After serving the SCBI family for 23 years, on staff at SCBI 1998-2017 and with the Baptist Foundation of Indiana since 2017, Bev has sensed the Lord’s leading to retire. Her prayer and trust is that God will continue to grow His Kingdom through these organizations for His glory! She has been a blessing to […]

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Small Church Loans now available through the Baptist Foundation of Indiana

Jennifer Hall | Mar 24, 2021

The Baptist Foundation of Indiana helps to support growing churches and ministries through building and expansion loans. Whether you need to remodel, make repairs or build, the Baptist Foundation of Indiana is offering small loans for as little as $250 in closing costs. Our ministry loans are designed to meet your church’s financing needs, no […]

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April 1 Scholarship Application Deadline

Jennifer Hall | Mar 08, 2021

Applications and supporting documents for a Baptist Foundation of Indiana scholarship must be received by April 1. Through the gifts of donors, scholarship funds are available for students who are members of SCBI churches and are preparing for vocational ministry at a college or seminary. A link to the online application can be found at […]

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