September 2010

We had our IBI Rally August 31st which was well attended.  We were blessed to have pastors from our state present as well as some from outside the state.  The seminar focused on the mission field that is Indiana.  Brother Scott Bourland presented mission points of emphasis with the prayer and intent that we might all catch a vision of the potential for our state.  We also watched a video that presented that potential.(http://www.godtube.com/watch/?v=7G776LNX)    Out of the 6.4 million people who live in our state, only 41% claim a faith affiliation.  Of this group, only 5% claim to be baptist.  That means that 1/2 to 2/3 or more of our fellow Hoosiers, are evangelical Christians; those who have personally confessed their sins and need of a Savior and trusted in Jesus Christ.  The potential is great, and the need for church planting is not for tomorrow, but today.  IBI is dedicated to preparing the men God is calling to be those who will catch the vision to go into an area of our state; to reach the lost of Indiana for Christ.  Will you help us?