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John Horn, Team Leader for Church Health, announced his retirement from the State Convention of Baptists in Indiana (SCBI) effective March 30, 2023. He announced his retirement plan to the SCBI staff in a February staff meeting and to the executive board in the March 7, 2023 board meeting. Horn has been with the SCBI […]

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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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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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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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