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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 […]

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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!

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So how do we as a church take advantage of the time that families have been given and keep our people connected?  Here are a few ideas: Facebook live a devotion time for kids – get creative and invite them into your world. This can be your kids pastor, AWANA leader, etc. Challenge the families […]

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State Convention of Baptists in IndianaIndiana BaptistCOVID-19 Response The Corona Virus has everyone concerned.  As the SCBI staff team we also want to see our people and our churches safe and protected.  At this point the only change to our event calendar is the Shepherds Conference scheduled for Indianapolis, March 29-30.  As to other events […]

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By Tom Savage In the two previous articles, we have found we ought to pray (1) because Jesus prayed, (2) because that is what Jesus is doing, (3) because when we pray things happen, (4) because we are always seeking the will of God, (5) because evil forces are always out there seeking to hinder […]

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By Rick Hillard 2019 has proven to be a year that will be etched in memory for a lifetime. Memories of our team united with one goal in mind – to do God’s work by reaching out to victims whose lives have been turned upside down by disaster. Memories of pranks pulled on each other […]

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You have had them. Those moments when you recognize something monumental is taking place. It was just such a moment that took place around a table of pastors as they interacted with a question I posed to them. “What are we doing that is stopping our church from growing? If Jesus meant it when he said “I will build my church,” and I think He did, then is it possible we are doing things that are standing in the way of that?”

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By Nate Millican I have never met someone in pastoral ministry who balked at the expectation placed among pastors of developing leaders; there appears to be wholehearted agreement that is not only a worthy endeavor but should be a characteristic of healthy churches. Yet, in many churches this seems to be lacking. Some might contend that […]

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Why Should We Pray? Many years ago, there was a television game show called, The $64,000 Question. Contestants would be asked general knowledge questions. The questions would increase in difficultly until ultimately the top prize question, the $64,000 question would be asked. Even though the show only lasted a few years, it affected the culture […]

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Children’s Ministry is indispensable in growing a church. There are several reasons for this: 1) Children’s ministry frees the parent to be exposed to the life-changing message of the Gospel. It is the rare mom and dad that is willing to wrestle their children and then be in the frame of mind to “hear” the message that is proclaimed. If we are going to reach unchurched young parents we must have something for their children.

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