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Jesus Pacheco and his wife, Marcela, have served faithfully for seven years in Indiana with the North American Mission Board and the State Convention of Baptists in Indiana. Under his leadership, the number of Hispanic congregations in Indiana have grown from about four churches to approximately 28 churches, more than 100 Hispanic Baptist pastors and […]

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By Aaron Brask Launch Campus Ministry Intern Purdue University College spring break is standardized as getaways with close friends, suspending academic preoccupations, and stress-free relaxation before the final leg of the semester. One of the largest spring break destinations in the United States is Panama City Beach, Florida—known for its extensive house parties, beachfront bars […]

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Each spring, Indiana Baptist ladies from all around the state are blessed to enjoy a weekend away—to refresh, renew, and refocus our lives on Christ…together. After two years of virtual (or partially virtual) Transformed gatherings, this year, the Lord brought us through—and TO each other. This spring, we enjoyed two locations, first convening at Graceland […]

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The Now… This is our theme for the SCBI Annual Summit at Highland Lakes October 24-25.  Scripture tells us to live in the now with great expectation and hope for the future.  We have every reason to live in the now.  Now is the time to share the hope of salvation with Indiana.  People are […]

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The 1988 song by Bobby McFerrin won three Grammys. It was entitled, “Don’t Worry, Be Happy,” and it swept our country because we’re all struggling to overcome anxiety and experience true joy in life. Over the last two years, anxiety has become an even greater problem in our nation.  We all know the effects of […]

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The celebration of Easter is a highlight in our churches every year. Each church wants to celebrate this history-changing event in a way that honors God and celebrates Jesus’ victory over death. Services and outreach ministries draw people who often will not ordinarily attend, giving them an opportunity to hear the Easter story. They also […]

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Sustainable: “able to last or continue for a long time” (Merriam-Webster) Our new strategy: Partnering with churches to discover and fulfill their next steps.  The steps in this strategy: Clarify the next step; Collaborate for the most effective plan; Coach throughout implementation; Celebrate success! Quick note: Over the next few months, I will be explaining […]

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Happy New Year! That’s how it is supposed to go, right? Then the next thing we do is set out resolutions for our health, family, and work life. This is designed to help us achieve everything that we want for the new year. But what if we, as believers, are looking at this all wrong? […]

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Highland Lakes Baptist Camp (HLBC) is pleased to announce that Sarah Wickersham is now the new HLBC Event Planning Director, effective immediately. Sarah will continue in her role as HLBC Office Manager, but will now oversee the coordination and planning of SCBI camps and HLBC events. Wickersham is now in her ninth year with SCBI, […]

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Spring is right around the corner! It’s the perfect time to be renewed. This year’s Transformed women’s retreat theme is TOGETHER! Hebrews 10:24-25 says “And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging […]

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