Steve McNeil | Jun 30, 2020
The theme of this year’s state convention annual meeting was based on Hebrews 3:13, But encourage one another day after day, as long as it is still called “Today.” Interesting isn’t it, that this was the theme determined three years ago by a team of leaders in our state convention of churches. Once again I […]
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Steve McNeil | Jun 03, 2020
What “phase” are we in? How long has it been now? I wonder what will be next? Will my job still be there? Oh, my job is already gone! When should we come back to meeting at church for worship? I am sure that there are a ton of questions like these that are regularly […]
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| Jun 03, 2020
Have you had legal questions over the past couple months? Questions like… “What are the limits to the government’s power over the church right now?” “Is my church being treated fairly?” “What are my rights – what can we do?” In the COVID-19 world we are living in, answers to those questions depend on so […]
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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Nathan Millican | Jun 03, 2020
When you think of Jesus, he was a great leader, wasn’t He? What are some of the characteristics of Jesus’ leadership?
Attracted and equipped people (cities and towns he visited for days, weeks and sometimes even months…invested his life in people)
Found and mentored emerging leaders
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Tom Savage | Jun 01, 2020
When you think of the word revival, what comes to mind? Maybe a series of church meetings. A time when people get saved. A return to spiritual health after a period of decline into sin and broken fellowship with God. Have you ever been in one that was a real movement of God? How long […]
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Steve McNeil | May 11, 2020
There seems to be a quiet murmuring around the countryside of Indiana. A murmur of people quietly huddled in their homes with loved ones or alone, that is ready to “Go to Church.” One of the benefits of the Stay at home order has been the opportunity for “the church” to actually be the church […]
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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.
Posted in Church & Leader Development, Featured, May Newsletter, SCBI
| Apr 02, 2020
Other ways to ask that would be, “How does prayer work? Can our prayers affect an all-powerful God? Do our prayers actually affect a sovereign God?” Without dispute, there are more prayers being sent to God than ever before. I say that because there are more people alive today than ever before. People everywhere in […]
Posted in May Newsletter, Prayer, SCBI
| Mar 27, 2020
Why Continue Adult Discipleship?
Jesus commands us to continually make disciples (Matthew 28:19-20). The church has done this throughout the ages–regardless of the challenges she has faced.
We need each other. The Bible says not to neglect gathering together (even if that’s online, see Hebrews 10:24-25). Hurting people face isolation, disruption of routine, anxiety and uncertainty now.
This crisis provides unprecedented opportunity. Hurting people will often participate online with a group before they’ll visit a church. Encourage your members to start new groups with their friends!
