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Butch Porter began his new role as Indiana’s part-time Disaster Relief Director on September 1. He comes to us after retiring from doing the same work, in a full-time role, with the Illinois Baptist State Association. Disaster Relief is a boots-on-the-ground ministry that helps communities and people after devastating storms. But it’s more than just […]

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It is the beginning of the school year, which means we have to get ready for fall programs and block parties, Christmas services are coming, and we cannot forget the Thanksgiving dinner. The list goes on and on and on. We know that ministry is ever present and ongoing. It keeps us busy, but does […]

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The 2022 Missions Lifeline Conference, held on August 12th, at Calvary Baptist Church in Greenfield was filled to the top with missionaries, stories, and a lot of practical takeaways! The International Mission Board showed up in full force with Dr. D. Ray Davis, the Manager of Church Mobilization, Dr. Amanda Davis, the Director of Globalization, […]

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Grace in Evansville began a ministry on North Garvin Street on January 22, 1922. A 100th Anniversary celebration was held the weekend of July 30th-31st. Members past and present came together for a Saturday afternoon reception enjoying a time of fellowship and reminiscing. Sunday started with a combined adult Sunday School class led by Dr. […]

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Every woman leader desires a life of usefulness in the Kingdom of God. She leads out of her gifts, talents, passions and abilities. Whether leading in the church, home, or secular setting, God calls women to be world-changers, impacting the world they live in, for Christ. This year’s Rise: Women’s Leadership Forum will continue the […]

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According to an August 2022 article from the Burmese American Community Institute, there are approximately 317,000 Burmese currently living in the United States: 40,000 in Indiana; 27,000 in Indianapolis (one of the largest Burmese populations in our nation); 10,000 in Fort Wayne; and others living in South Bend, Logansport, and Bloomington.  Southern Baptists have recognized […]

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Wednesday, August 24, the State Convention of Baptists in Indiana (SCBI) had the first Generational Pastors Connection hosted by Oak Park Baptist Church in Jeffersonville. We see time and time again that high school students graduate from church when they graduate from high school. What we have learned through experience and research is how vital […]

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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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Greetings from Your Camp and Conference Center, Highland Lakes! What a tremendous summer we have had, and what a full fall we have in store! 8 weeks of camps that were full of students and counselors this summer—what a joy to be back in business! Can I take a moment to let you know about […]

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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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