4 | May 2026
“The Lord had done great things for us; we were joyful.” – Ps 126:3 An article in Baptist Press recently highlighted the amazing ways God is working in Ohio. President’s Pen Join the Great Work of God Across Ohio
Over the last five years, baptisms in Ohio have been up a staggering 182%. Ohio’s Cooperative Program (CP) giving set an SCBO record, increasing over $490,000 in the past four years. The Lord gets all the glory for pouring out his blessings on our state. It’s easy to get discouraged in our own local contexts. However, zoom out and see the bigger picture. It’s clear that God is working in unique and powerful ways. I want to encourage every pastor and ministry leader in Ohio – this is the time to lean into what God is doing in our state. If your church isn’t giving to CP, it‘s time to start. Churches are being planted, missionaries are being sent, people are being saved and baptized, and your church can be a part of this through CP giving. Invest in kingdom work right here in our state. Don’t let the kingdom of darkness convince you that it’s better to quarrel over non-essential matters and hoard money. If you haven’t had a baptism Sunday in a while, announce one this week. Then be intentional about asking people whether they have trusted in Christ and been baptized. I don’t know about you, but I don’t want to just read about the great work God is doing. I want to see it happen in my church. I am grateful for our great SCBO staff and Dr. Jeremy Westbrook, who is spearheading the vision in Ohio. God gets all the glory and credit. He is the only one who can revive hearts and bring revival, and it’s clear that he is using Dr. Westbrook, our state staff, our pastors, and our ministry leaders throughout the state to do great things. Commit to being a part of it, not just an observer. Pray for even greater things. Pray for God to multiply his great work in Ohio.
In Christ, Dave Welsch SCBO President
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