Bob Weeks | Jun 30, 2020
Now that the Covid-19 restrictions have been decreased, most of our SCBI churches have begun to meet in person once again. I heard it put this way, “We’re getting back to normal!” Sure, we can get back to normal – but should we?
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Bob Weeks | Jun 03, 2020
When I became a Christ-follower, at 36 years old, I knew it was because my wife and her church had prayed extensively for my lost soul. Because I was convinced of that fact, I embarked on the rest of my life journey to become a person of prayer. I want to be the guy that […]
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Bob Weeks | May 03, 2020
When I first heard that we were to ‘hunker down” due to COVID-19, I welcomed it. I thought it would be like a snow day, unplanned time to spend with my family. It comes unexpectedly and leaves quickly. Boy, was I wrong.
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Bob Weeks | Feb 02, 2020
By Bob Weeks As a pastor, I always provide a State of the Church message in January. I would like to do the same regarding the state of our SCBI churches. Our 2019 year-end Cooperative Program Report revealed something alarming: 34% of our churches gave nothing to Southern Baptist efforts through the Cooperative Program. (You […]
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Bob Weeks | May 16, 2019
Revitalization is a buzzword that has been around for some time. To keep it simple let us look at revitalization as a means to increase the vital nature of a local congregation in relation to God and the community where He has planted them. One indicator for determining church health is focus. Is the church […]
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Bob Weeks | May 02, 2019
We are dying and do not know it. It has been a little over three years since God called me out of the pastorate and into denominational work. During those three years, I have traveled around the state of Indiana worshipping with a different congregation almost every week. While my information is anecdotal, my informed […]
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Bob Weeks | Apr 03, 2019
Today I have some great news for you. If you are a cooperating State Convention of Baptists in Indiana Church you can secure access to MinistrySafe’s online resources and training for only $50! A Cooperating Church is one that submits an “Annual Church Profile” (ACP) and gives through the Cooperative Program to support the work […]
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Bob Weeks | Nov 11, 2018
When I was a little boy my grandfather Weeks, who I called Poppy, taught me how to shoot a 22 rifle. He began by showing me how to be safe and to have the proper shooting technique. Then came the moment of truth. He handed me a single bullet. “You get one shot,” he told […]
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