Highlights Abound from SBC25 in Dallas
by Dr. Jeremy Westbrook, Executive Director-Treasurer SCBO on July 16th, 2025
With over 18,000 individuals gathering together in Dallas, the 2025 Southern Baptist Convention is now in the books. There are many joys of being at the Annual Meeting, but for me, seeing so many Ohio Baptists and representing the SCBO is always a blessing.As great as it is to hear wonderful preaching, see friends from all over the country, and visit the exhibit halls, the annual highlight for me ...  Read More
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Travel with us to Day of Renewal in New York City
by Steve Hopkins, SCBO Association and Prayer consultant on July 15th, 2025
LifeWay Research recently asked pastors, "Which of the following spiritual needs are important in your own life to invest in as a pastor?" 72% of pastors answered that consistency in personal prayer is their greatest spiritual need. Join a group from SCBO as we travel to New York for The 6:4 Fellowship Day of Renewal on July 29, in New York City at the Brooklyn Tabernacle.Day of Renewal will inspi...  Read More
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At 100, CP’s Past Portends Bright Future
by David Roach, writer, Mobile, Alabama on July 14th, 2025
NASHVILLE (BP) – It was a challenging time for the SBC’s Cooperative Program (CP). The U.S. economy slowed. Baptist leaders committed embarrassing and costly sins. As some alleged creeping liberalism in the Convention, doctrinal squabbles threatened cooperation.The SBC president put it this way: “Many of our people have become discouraged and disheartened, while others have lost their enthusiasm a...  Read More
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Regional Worship Catalysts, Worship Gatherings Available to Ohio Leaders
by Zac James, SCBO worship consultant on July 11th, 2025
In the past year and a half, I’ve tried to learn as much as I possibly can about how Southern Baptists are serving churches across the country in the area of worship.Through conferences, contacts, and some wonderful friendships, I’ve gotten to see what other states are doing in worship ministry. Georgia and South Carolina are utilizing a model that I would like to replicate in Ohio. It’s very simi...  Read More
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The Spirit vs. The Flesh
by Adam Pursel, SCBO President on July 9th, 2025
22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. 24 And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (Ga 5:22–24). (2016). Crossway Bibles.Great things are happening through our cooperation in the South...  Read More
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From Dallas to the Streets of Circleville, Ohio
by John Heading, Ohio DR state director on July 7th, 2025
The Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) in Dallas was a great time to share about the ministry of Southern Baptist Disaster Relief (SBDR) and get together with old friends. The SBDR display in the Exhibition Hall featured a new Quick Response Feeding unit from Arkansas DR that really drew a crowd.During the SBC, I received a call from the Fayette County Emergency Manager. Circleville, Ohio suffered ...  Read More
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Behind the Disaster Relief Logo
by John Heading, OHDR State Director on June 26th, 2025
Ever watch a duck gliding across a pond? It looks so calm and graceful. But if you look under the water you would see the duck’s feet paddling like crazy. Keep the duck in mind as we look behind the scenes at Ohio Disaster Relief.It’s a Thursday morning and a strong storm swept across Ohio overnight bringing straight-line winds known as a derecho. The 70 mph winds have knocked out power and downed...  Read More
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Sharing Salt and Light with Inner City Columbus Teens
by Stephanie Heading, managing editor on June 24th, 2025
For over five years, Joshua Ashwill has been ministering to residents of inner city Columbus through Salt and Light Church, a Send Network Ohio church plant.Salt and Light meets at Stowe Mission, a community resource center on Parsons Avenue in Columbus.“Lots goes on from an outreach perspective here at Stowe, and we get to come alongside as a local church, to be involved in a lot of those things,...  Read More
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The Importance of Associations in SBC Life
by Steve Hopkins, Associational and Prayer consultant on June 23rd, 2025
At the Southern Baptist Conference for Associational Leaders (SBCAL) Dr. Jeff Iorg, president of the SBC Executive Committee, led a breakout session outlining six reasons the association matters in SBC life.The association coordinates churches in a local context to do missions together. It can be the catalyst for networking churches to make an impact in the community for the gospel. Smaller church...  Read More
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Learn to Create a Culture of Prayer in Your Church at Prayer Summit Ohio
by Steve Hopkins, Associational and Prayer Consultant on June 18th, 2025
What’s the ‘state of prayer’ for pastors and the church? The church in Acts determined to “devote ourselves to prayer and the ministry of the word.”A 2025 research survey of 2,178 pastors suggests we’re not doing so well in creating a culture of prayer. Two out of three pastors responding to the survey did not describe prayer as “important to the core of their ministry.”Fifty-four percent of churc...  Read More
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Stay Focused on the One Above Us
by Adam Pursel, SCBO President on June 17th, 2025
And Hannah prayed and said,“My heart exults in the Lord;my horn is exalted in the Lord.My mouth derides my enemies,because I rejoice in your salvation.“There is none holy like the Lord:for there is none besides you;there is no rock like our God.The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (1 Sa 2:1–2). (2016). Crossway Bibles.Life is difficult. Ministry is difficult.Hannah was just coming out of a rea...  Read More
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Have You Taken Your “Pulse” Lately?
by Mark Jones, SCBO revitalization catalyst on June 16th, 2025
In last month’s article, I shared a tool that I have used for many years to assist me in leading congregations. It is called the “pulse” health assessment. When we listen to our body’s vital signs, we can determine the adjustments necessary to become healthier.Every year, I get a “physical” from my primary care physician. That physical includes vital readings and lab work. During my appointment th...  Read More
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Church Planting on Easter
by Reagan Wagoner, Southwest Region catalyst on June 10th, 2025
On Easter, the church I pastor, Grace Point Fellowship, Franklin, planted its second campus, Grace Point Hunter.The new campus is led by Teaching Pastor and Church Planter Devin Delgrosso and is located in the Hunter/Middletown area. Two hundred eighty-five people attended the Grand Opening service.The umbrella of Grace Point Fellowship now includes Grace Point Franklin, Grace Point Hunter, and Gr...  Read More
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A Weekend of Renewal for Weary Leaders
by SCBO on June 9th, 2025
Join us for two powerful days of spiritual renewal and encouragement designed for pastors, church leaders, and congregants ready for a fresh season of Gospel-centered ministry. Mark Clifton, NAMB’s Replant Director, will guide us through intentional sessions filled with prayer, hope, and a renewed focus on Jesus. You’ll walk away with practical resources, renewed energy, and tools to lead your chu...  Read More
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Plenty of Chances for SBC25 Messengers to Celebrate CP’s 100th Birthday
by Diana Chandler, Baptist Press senior writer on June 9th, 2025
DALLAS (BP) – As early as 1884, Southern Baptist mission leaders sensed a need for something other than “spasmodic” giving to fund denominational work at home and abroad.“Our people must be taught to give by system,” Home Mission Board Secretary I.T. Tichenor put it at the time. “They must be taught that when each does his part, how easy it would be to supply all that is needed for the spread of t...  Read More
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SCBO Pastors Make History as First African American IMB Mission Team to Uganda
by Stephanie Heading, managing editor and Reginald Hayes, SCBO senior staff on June 4th, 2025
Seven SCBO African American pastors made history in early April as they traveled to Uganda on an international mission trip.The project marked the first time a team of African American pastors has been to Uganda with the International Mission Board.SCBO in partnership with IMB is creating an international mission pipeline through Ohio’s African American churches.  "The scriptures reveal to us that...  Read More
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Church Planter Runs Miles for Annie Armstrong, Church Planting
by Stephanie Heading, managing editor on May 29th, 2025
Aaron Taylor hates running. Period.“My church knows how much I despise running,” he said. “It’s kind of a running joke. No pun intended.”However, as the church planter of Living Hope Church, Columbus, and a Church Planting Catalyst for Send Network Ohio, he has a true passion for church planting and the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering.During a spring break vacation in March, Taylor decided to run ...  Read More
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Play Golf, Change Lives at OBF Invitational Golf Tournament
by SCBO on May 28th, 2025
Grab your clubs and get ready to tee it up at the Ohio Baptist Foundation Invitational Golf Tournament on Monday, September 15. It will be a great day of golf full of putting and purpose!The OBF Invitational Golf Tournament combines a fun round of golf, great gifts, and a delicious dinner—all while supporting a kingdom cause.Golfers will gather at The Lakes Golf & Country Club, 6740 Worthington Rd...  Read More
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