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Now is the time to Enjoy Life

| Sep 06, 2022

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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Tags: Josh Goepfrich | Posted in Front Page New, SCBI, Uncategorized

Who Will Go? Will You?

Allison Kinion | Sep 06, 2022

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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Tags: Allison Kinion | Posted in Events, Front Page New, SCBI

Women Taking Leadership to the Next Level at SCBI’s new Rise: Women’s Leadership Forum events!

Allison Kinion | Sep 06, 2022

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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Tags: Allison Kinion | Posted in Front Page New, SCBI

Jesus Pacheco retires after 7 years in Indiana

Alison Blankenship | May 05, 2022

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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Posted in Front Page New, SCBI

Launch Ministry: Beach Reach 2022

| May 05, 2022

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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Tags: BCM | Posted in Front Page New, SCBI

Together again for Transformed 2022

Alison Blankenship | May 05, 2022

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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Tags: Event | Posted in Events, Front Page New, SCBI, Uncategorized

The Now…

Alison Blankenship | May 05, 2022

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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Posted in Front Page New, SCBI

Choose Joy Instead of Anxiety!

John Horn | May 05, 2022

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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Tags: john horn | Posted in Church Health, Front Page New, SCBI

ECBA Churches Celebrate Easter 2022

Alison Blankenship | May 05, 2022

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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Posted in Front Page New, SCBI

Why Our Convention’s New Strategy Is Sustainable

Ryan Strother | Jan 10, 2022

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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