June 2008 Newsletter

We appreciate all who partner with us in prayer, encouragement and financial support. We pray that more churches embrace the vision and purpose of our school to teach God’s truths and equip God’s men and people. Our aim is to equip the student with a conservative Biblical education while fostering a progressive approach in methodologies and outreach. Although we focus on the men God calls into pastoral ministry or missions, we also equip laymen as well.

We are also thankful for the faithful faculty that comes each year at personal cost of time and travel. This year we are hoping to reimburse the traveling expenses of the faculty. Would your church be willing to help in this area of cost?

Praise God! There are four new students for the fall. There are also another two young men who are thinking about beginning this year. Perhaps your church would consider helping out with a scholarship to cover tuition or the cost of books for a students this year. All are affected by the economy and rising fuel costs. Our students travel to school and forego a day of work in order to take classes at IBI.

Summer is always a time when church calendars are full of activities. And that holds true for Landmark Baptist Church as well. In spite of the busy schedule, we are preparing for the 2008/2009 school year. The greatest need currently is for more qualified men to come on board as faculty members. With each year, the class load increases as we offer more courses toward our degree program. Please pray with us as we seek out those men to join our faculty at IBI.

Our IBI rally is going to be held at Faith Baptist Church in Greenwood, Indiana. Brother Steve Maxie is the host pastor. The rally will be August 8th at 7:00 pm. We will take up a special offering for IBI. We covet your prayers.

May 2008 Newsletter

Finals are finished and the students have left for the summer. The faculty is getting final grades together and preparing for the classes for the fall. We will be adding a music class for this fall semester. Brother Adam Johnson, will be teaching this class for the school. He holds a masters degree in music and is currently working on his doctorate. He also serves as the worship leader at Landmark Baptist Church.


Other area pastors have been contacted about teaching this coming year and are seriously praying about joining the faculty. We have two firm commitments for first year students as well as expressed interests by others to attend IBI next fall. This means that there will be courses offered for 1st year through 3rd year. God is truly blessing with students, and area pastors are also sharing the burden and vision for a school here in Indiana.


Needs:

1. Prayer - We can't do this work without God's help and direction.
2. Teachers and Students are the future of this work. We need both dedicated students and faculty.
3. Monthly Support is always needed and appreciated.
4. Gas Gift Cards or Designated Fuel Offering: Our faculty currently is serving without any compensation and have thus far refused to accept anything for their work from the general fund. Some of these men are driving over an hour to volunteer their time and effort.
5. One of our new incoming freshman has had all his expenses covered for the coming year by his church. Perphaps there are others that will follow their lead.

Landmark appreciates all those who faithfully support this work. Our desire is to teach and equip faithful men to minister and serve in God's Churches.

Pastor Gary Woodring