January 2026 | 5
SCBO Finally Has an App! This week marks my first anniversary as the Director of Information Technology at SCBO. As I stepped into this role, it quickly became clear that SCBO had a major need. But I also noticed that there were a ton of things we were already doing really well. Each year, we put on amazing events that help pastors connect with others and learn valuable skills. Our staff gathers tangible tools designed to help boost your min- istry. We bring in skilled communicators to encourage you. We develop resources to train you and your staff. And my personal favorite, we share incredible stories of how God is working throughout the state of Ohio. So, what was the biggest issue I noticed? Only a handful of pastors knew all these benefits existed. That’s when I knew we could do better. I made it my mission to find and implement a solution to this problem. Years after Apple coined the phrase, “There’s an app for that,” SCBO finally has an app! Over the last year, my team and I have carefully con- sidered what would make an app most valuable to you. We’ve spent countless hours creating new ways for you By AJ Frasure, director of Information Technology
to interact with the content you love. This app was cre- ated with you in mind, and my hope is that you find the features easy to use and genuinely helpful to your min- istry. In the app, you’ll find a range of new resources to equip you and your staff. There is a media tab where you can watch videos and listen to podcasts that will encourage you. We’ve created a new way for you to find and regis - ter for upcoming events. For me, the most exciting part of the app is our new Mobile Messenger . It has all the same content as our traditional Ohio Baptist Messenge r, but it’s designed to be read on a mobile device, so you can stay connected wherever you are. Now, more than ever, it’s easier to stay connected with SCBO. The SCBO app is your one-stop shop for all things SCBO. You can download it by searching “Ohio Baptist Convention” in your app store or by visiting scbo.org/app. And don’t keep it to yourself! Encourage your staff and ministry partners to download the app as well. Together, we can make Ohio Baptists more connected, encour- aged, and equipped to rediscover Gospel Multiplication!
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