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Sermon Manuscript: Partnership Is Predicated On Walking By The Spirit

Chris Conrades | Nov 09, 2023

Author’s Note: This manuscript is the sermon I preached during the 2023 SCBI Annual Summit. I’m providing here as an encouragement and challenge to those who heard it preached and those who missed it. I present it humbly as a message that has been stirring in my heart for several months as I think about […]

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Posted in From the Executive Office, Front Page New, our new strategy, SCBI

Four Reasons Why the 2023 SCBI Annual Summit Is Valuable for You

Ryan Strother | Oct 09, 2023

We’re making the Annual Summit as accessible as possible.   I wanted to eliminate some of the roadblocks keeping people from attending. Like expenses. So:  We will provide four meals free to you because of generous sponsors. See the schedule online and make sure you register for each one.   We worked to secure a better rate […]

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The Fruit Should Be Evident in Our Interaction and Fellowship

Ryan Strother | Sep 07, 2023

You know how a certain passage of Scripture can grip you for a while? I’ve been consumed by Galatians 5:16-24 lately. The famous Fruit of the Spirit are there, which I memorized as a child through a song (keep singing, childrens’ ministries!).  I’ve been camping out in this passage lately, though, because I’ve seen too […]

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Tags: Ryan Strother | Posted in From the Executive Office, Uncategorized

SCBI’s Role in Helping Host the SBC Annual Meeting

Ryan Strother | Aug 02, 2023

Thousands of Southern Baptist church members will descend upon Indianapolis for the SBC Annual Meeting on June 9-12, 2024. What does it take to pull this meeting off, and how is a state convention involved? Here are a few fun facts.   The SBC Executive Committee staff work hard A meeting of this size take […]

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Posted in From the Executive Office

Contending for the Faith Together (Reflections on #SBC23)

Ryan Strother | Jul 06, 2023

Just one thing: As citizens of heaven, live your life worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or am absent, I will hear about you that you are standing firm in one spirit, in one accord, contending together for the faith of the gospel (Philippians 1:27, CSB)  The Southern […]

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How SCBI Invests in Women’s Ministry

Ryan Strother | Jun 06, 2023

The State Convention of Baptists in Indiana (SCBI) partners with churches to discover and fulfill their next steps. Part of that strategy includes curating environments and resources in a specific ministry area where it will serve all our churches. Women’s ministry is one of those areas. With recent restructuring of our organization’s budget and staffing, […]

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Posted in From the Executive Office

Updates on the Hoosier Heartbeat For Missions

Ryan Strother | May 03, 2023

Last Fall, I introduced the Hoosier Heartbeat for Missions, a packaged way of expressing our commitment to providing churches with opportunities to be active in missions in our state and globally. We need to fuel the IMB pipeline with more missionary candidates, and we need to actively reach people in our state and beyond with […]

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How Nikki and I Learned to Stay Sane During Holy Week

Ryan Strother | Apr 06, 2023

Ministry families can often feel overwhelmed during Holy Week. The preparation for those extra services (Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Sunrise Services, Children’s activities, extra music, etc.), in addition to the Resurrection Celebration service, leads to extra hours and time away from the family.  So, let’s get practical.  I posted this on Facebook this week:  “Pastors, […]

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Posted in From the Executive Office

Restructuring the SCBI for Sustainable Ministry to Churches

Ryan Strother | Mar 08, 2023

The SCBI started in 1958 with 111 churches and a budget of $122,000 with a purpose to “establish, strengthen and inspire the churches in missionary, educational and benevolent enterprises.” 65 years later, much has changed! Yet, our focus on our churches and the gospel of Christ remains.  We are in a moment where change is […]

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A Staggering But Hopeful Reality for Pastoral Wellness (What I Learned from a Recent Visit to Guidestone)

Ryan Strother | Feb 09, 2023

Guidestone, a helpful SBC entity, seeks to enhance financial security and resilience for those who serve the Lord. CEO Hance Dilbeck and Director of Pastoral Wellness, Mark Dance, invited state executive directors and certain state convention staff to attend a summit at the Guidestone building.  I love Guidestone’s new vision: every servant of Christ finishes […]

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