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Celebrating Record-Breaking Generosity: A Heartfelt Thank You to Ohio Baptists Records are meant to be broken.
seeing the kingdom of God advance with urgency and vision. Thank you for your sacrifice, your vision, and your un - ending commitment to sharing the gospel. Let us con- tinue to lean in, to give generously, and to pray faithfully, confident that the Lord will continue to use the Cooper - ative Program as a mighty tool for his glory. Moving Forward,
I am thrilled to share that SCBO churches gave $4,858,312 through the Cooperative Program in 2025! This achievement is not merely a number; it is a tangible expression of your deep-seated belief in the mission of Christ and the power of working together. Your sacrificial and sustained giving has yielded a new benchmark for generosity, proving once again that the heart of Ohio Baptists is firmly set on the Great Commis - sion. It’s with overwhelming gratitude and a spirit of cele- bration that we recognize this historic and record-break- ing commitment to CP. The Cooperative Program, the financial fuel for our col - lective mission, enables us to accomplish far more to- gether than we ever could alone. It enables us to fulfill our shared purpose of making disciples in every corner of our state and around the world. Your funds are not simply dollars on a spreadsheet—they are missionaries sent, pastors trained, new churches planted, and lives transformed by the gospel of Jesus Christ. Your faithfulness directly supports every level of our shared ministry: In Ohio: Your gifts strengthen existing churches, fuel new church plants, and provide critical resources for evangelism and ministry development across the state. This rise in giving, which has been consistently increas- ing year by year since 2022, is a remarkable trend that demonstrates sustained passion for the work. Across North America and the World: A portion of ev- ery dollar you give is forwarded to the Southern Baptist Convention, extending the reach of the gospel to the uttermost parts of the earth. This investment ensures that missionaries are on the ground, sharing the hope of Christ in North America and overseas. We believe that in giving to the Cooperative Program, we are directly “in- vesting in the next generation” of planters and leaders. For the Future: Your generosity is a profound statement of conviction. It confirms our belief that the Coopera - tive Program is vital in helping us accomplish the Great Commission. It is an essential channel for training a new generation of leaders in our seminaries and for providing strategic resources to our churches. How fitting that, as we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Cooperative Program, Ohio Baptists sent the most to the mission field. This record of giving is a powerful testimony. It highlights a unified and cooperative spir - it, demonstrating that Ohio Baptists are committed to
Dr. Jeremy Westbrook Executive Director-Treasurer, SCBO
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