Baptist Foundation of Indiana

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Everything we have is a gift from God. We’re commanded to use these gifts for His glory during our lifetime, but also beyond. Basic estate planning is making a plan in advance and naming who you want to receive the things you own after you die. Believe it or not, you have an estate. In […]

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It’s the Season of Giving! 3 Creative Ways to Support your Church Giving Tuesday is a great time to bless your church or favorite ministry, especially when it creates tax savings for you. Here are 3 ways the Baptist Foundation of Indiana can help: Make a gift from an IRA account. Donors aged 70½ or […]

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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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