Indiana Baptist Institute of Theology and Missions

July Report

2008-08-13T09:04:00.000-07:00

Exciting things are happening at IBI. God has truly blessed the efforts of the school. We've picked up new supporters, and of this writing have seven new students committed to come with one to interview as a potential student the latter part of this week. Students are used on a regular basis. Three students have begun new roles as pastors or missionaries since the summer break within the state. Two of our students feel that God is calling them to the foreign field. We are excited as we see God using these students to further His Kingdom work.

We also have new faculty on board to help with the course loads. They are Adam Johnson, David and Michael Pack and Pastor Tony Hansen. Brother Adam Johnson is our music and worship leader at LBC and holds a Ma. from Yale. He has completed all his course work for his Doctorate from Ball State in Performance Trombone. He is currently writing his disertation and will be teaching a course on music and worship. David and Michael Pack each possess a Master's Degree in Computer Software Engineering from George Mason University; a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science; and a Bachelor's Degree in Theology from Heritage Baptist Institute of Ministry. Pastor Hansen has his Bachelors of Theology from Missionary Baptist Seminary in Little Rock, Arkansas. Pastor Steve Maxie is returning as well this year to teach. I appreciate each of our faculty members who have dedicated themselves to equip those God has called into His kingdom work.

Classess begin on August 19th. Please continue to lift up the school in prayer. Financial contributions are also welcome. Perhaps you might consider a designated offering toward helping a student with the costs associated with attending IBI.

If you would like more information or have one of our faculty come to present the school to your church, please contact us at 765.649.3805

June 2008 Newsletter

2008-07-11T13:38:00.000-07:00

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

2008-05-29T06:36:00.000-07:00

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:

Prayer - We can't do this work without God's help and direction.
Teachers and Students are the future of this work. We need both dedicated students and faculty.
Monthly Support is always needed and appreciated.
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.
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

2008 IBI School Rally and Registration

2008-05-01T08:46:00.000-07:00

The annual IBI School Rally will be hosted again by Faith Missionary Baptist Church of Greenwood, Indiana. We thank Pastor Steve Maxie and his church family for their faithful support of the school and willingness to host the rally.

We will be taking up a special offering for the school as well as taking pre-registrations for the 2008 - 2009 school term.

DATE: August 8th, 2008
PLACE: Faith Baptist Church
1640 Fry Road
Greenwood, Indiana 46142
TIME: 7:00 p.m.

May 2008 Report

2008-05-01T08:10:00.000-07:00

School is coming to a close as we finish up the semester. We are thankful for the churches that have been faithful to support the work through their prayers as well as financial monthly giving. Some have also allowed their pastors to come and teach in the classroom. Without these faithful men who make up our faculty, we couldn't do the work. My thanks to them as well as their respective church families.

The Ladies Auxiliary of Indiana Missionary Baptist Churches voted to send their annual offering to Indiana Baptist Institute. Truly the vision for a school in our state is shared by the churches of Indiana. Our prayer is that more churches in the American Baptist Association will partner with us as we seek to establish a strong school in our state.

School wouldn't be possible without the students. I am thankful for the time that these men have taken to come and learn about God's Word and be equipped for ministry in one of the Lord's New Testament Churches. There are strong commitments of new students planning to attend in the fall.

Perhaps there are churches or individuals that would be willing to give toward helping with student tuition or books. Annual tuition runs $550 for students holding membership in an ABA affiliated church or mission. For non-ABA the cost is $1,050. This covers registration and tuition. Books are an additional cost. Would you sponsor a student for the coming year and help us to educate, equip, enable and encourage those God has called to the work? It is our belief that God is doing and will do a great work in our state. We are poised at a time that is full of potential to see many works planted in our state. But it will take the commitment, sacrifice and dedication of God's churches and people, those like you, to see it come to fruition. Let's work together for God's glory and Kingdom!

Gary Woodring
Sponsoring Pastor

2008-02-21T12:49:00.000-08:00

This is Jason Servizzi, our newest student. Jason is anxious to learn. We appreciate the men in our regional area who are willing to answer God's call. Please pray for both our faculty and student body.

Back online...

2008-02-18T11:49:00.000-08:00

We took care of the problem and the school site is back up and running. We appreciate your patience. We are looking into making the site more proactive for the future with interactive options. We'll keep you informed.

Website Down

2008-02-18T09:59:00.000-08:00

When we went to our school website, we found that it was down. We are doing all we can to expidite things to get back up and running. In the meantime, should you have any questions or needs, please don't hesitate to call us.

2008-02-05T12:45:00.000-08:00

One of our students is Alan Schoeff. He is the bi-vocational youth pastor at Columbus Baptist Church in Columbus, Indiana. He is married and has three teenage children (Renee – 19, Katie – 17, and Wesley – 15). He and his wife, Julie, have worked with the young people at CBC for the past five years. In the spring of 2005 Alan surrendered to the ministry and CBC called him as their youth pastor in the fall of that year. He is currently enrolled in his second year of seminary at the Indiana Baptist Institute of Theologies and Missions. Alan has a heart for missions and is currently planning the fourth short term mission trip in as many years for the CBC family.

They're Back!

2008-01-24T10:30:00.001-08:00

Students and Faculty returned for the spring term... all of them. We also rejoice over the addition of a new full time student who has enrolled for the spring semester. We praise God for the determined dedication of these men. Pray that we will stay focused and on task as we take on the classes for Spring.

We want again to thank all of our sister churches and supporters who have partnered with us and embraced the vision of a school in our state. Please continue to pray that more will enroll for classes and that we will also have the faculty members to reach the need.

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact us. Information is available on our website.

Spring Classes

2008-01-14T08:49:00.000-08:00

The Spring Semester classes will begin on January 22 at 8:00 a.m. Our faculty and students have had the winter break and are looking forward to the new semester. We ask that you continue to pray for the students as well as the faculty. We ask also that you pray for new students for the next school year, as well as faculty and supporting churches to continue to fulfill God's purposes and vision Indiana Baptist Institute.

We will be trying this forum as a means to inform and communicate what God is doing for the school and students.