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gospel by planting new churches and sending out mis- sionaries and ministers. You can learn more at www.scbo. org/pipeline. The entire endeavor requires a dependence on divine power and a clear scriptural anchor. The vision is encap- sulated by the prayer found in 2 Thessalonians 3:1: “Fi- nally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified, even as it is with you.”
By citing this verse, the SCBO is aligning its mission with the apostolic plea for the “Gospel to spread rapidly.” The new mission is a prayer realized in action—a commitment to removing barriers and investing resources to ensure the unimpeded and accelerated progress of the gospel across Ohio and beyond. This new direction is a powerful invitation to SCBO churches to rediscover gospel multi- plication.
Churches Utilize Evangelism Grants to Reach Their Communities
Nativity Christmas Event, First Baptist Church, New Lebanon We are so excited by how God worked through the Nativity Christmas Event at First Baptist Church, New Lebanon. Our event took place during our normal Wednesday night gathering time, and our clothes pin and food pantry were open. This gave those who came for food or clothes the chance to stay to hear about the coming of Jesus. Approximately 200 people heard about the birth of Jesus and the good news of his life, death, and resurrection. People from our church attended and were encouraged in their faith, as well as com- munity members who don’t believe in Jesus yet. We gave out hot chocolate and cookies, and family photos with the Christmas story. Campfires were set up around the nativity so people could sit and talk. Volunteers from our church brought the nativity scene to life along with the live animals we were able to get! This was a blessing for our church and our community! – Charity Betts, FBC, New Lebanon, volunteer Men’s Summit, Urbancrest Baptist Church, Lebanon What a weekend! Despite the threat of a massive snowstorm, over 700 men attended this year’s Urbancrest Men’s Summit. We heard from speakers HB Charles Jr., Herb Reavis, Johnny Nix, Emir Caner, and Brent Snook, all of whom challenged us to live boldly and faithfully as leaders in our church, community, and family. Not only was the Men’s Summit a time of experiencing great worship, but we also had great fellowship during our Friday night dinner and Saturday morning breakfast. I am so thankful that men showed up for the Summit, but most of all, I am thankful God showed up and worked in the lives of so many men. I had numerous men share with me how God spoke to them and worked in their lives over the weekend. I am also grateful to all the people who helped make Men’s Summit 2026 a huge success, and especially grateful to the SCBO for their help and support. – Pastor Geoff Prows, Urbancrest Baptist Church
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