As of: 10/14/2026

• October 22 – State Convention of Baptists Annual Summit (scbi.org/events)
• October 24 – Disaster Relief Volunteer Training (scbi.org/events)
• November 2 – Baptist Women World Day of Prayer (WMU.com)
• November 29-December 6 – Week of Prayer and Lottie Moon Offering (WMU.com)
• December 6 – deadline to register for the Mexico City mission trip. A deposit of $600 will be required to save your place on the trip. (indianawmu.org)

2027

• February 21 – WMU Sunday (WMU.com)
• March 7-14 – North American Mission Board Week of Prayer and Annie Armstrong Easter Offering. (WMU.com
• April 1 – deadline to apply for the MEG Scholarship through the Indiana WMU. This scholarship helps with travel for a mission trip. Open to men and children that are part of WMU. (indianawmu.org)
• April 9 – Indiana Women’s Leadership Conference (scbi.org/events)
• April 20-26 – Mexico City Mission Trip. Open to all women (or men) in the Indiana WMU or SCBI. (indianawmu.org)
• June 12 – Crossover. This is an opportunity for churches to get involved in outreach projects around the City of Indianapolis on Saturday (the day before the National WMU Meeting)
• June 13-16 Southern Baptist Conference in Indianapolis (sbc.net)
• June 13 – National WMU Meeting in Indianapolis
• August (TBD) – Missions Lifeline (indianawwu.org)
• Fall (TBD) – Indiana WMU Retreat and Planning Meeting (all women involved with the WMU are invited to come). (indianawmu.org

As of August 15, 2026 there has been a change in the Indiana WMU Leaders. The changes are:

• President: Allison Kinion
• 1st Vice President: Tami Hubler
• Recording Secretary: Leah Pratt

www.indianawmu.org/

It is in the books! For those of you who were not able to attend Missions Lifeline, it was the best one out of the last three years (they get better each year). Dr. Clark is a great speaker and he definitely supports Indiana Baptists and WMU. In attending his breakout session on Evangelism I discovered he is also a very good and understandable teacher (almost makes me want to go back to college). 

The missionary speaker was also very good; however, I must admit I am biased. I met Matt and Amanda Hadden over 10 years ago at my church in Georgia. My church supported them for many years for a week of camp at Chunku Waste, in Porcupine, SD. I will finally be going there on a mission trip at the end of this month. There were other excellent breakout sessions but we only had time to attend two. I heard many good comments on the other breakout sessions that I would have loved to attend.

 I did, however, find the time to visit the coffee truck after lunch. Speaking of lunch – the Indiana Disaster Response (DR) folks were the heroes of the day! They cooked us a delicious BBQ lunch (chicken tenders for the kiddos) and as lunch was ready, served, and cleaned up they started leaving, as each of their job(s) were completed, to return to responding to the flooding disasters. Thank God and all praise to God for those who serve others like our Indiana DR serves.

A big shout out to Pastor Kinion and Calvary Baptist Church, they were such sweet hosts.

It was a wonderful day of fellowship; worshipping in song with Alex and Ali Rose Darnall; learning; commissioning others to serve; making new friends; and enjoying the blessings of God through others who were willing to serve God through their talents.

Are you looking for a missions project for the people in your church or small group? Are you looking for a way to support missionaries as a family or individual?

Christmas in August provides a simple way you can directly help North American Mission Board missionaries by sending them supplies they need for their ministries. Most often, these are supplies that are needed in bulk.

https://wmu.com/churchwide/support-pray/christmas-in-august/christmas-in-august-missionary-list/

Bring the whole family to Missions Lifeline 2026: SENT! Every generation—from nursery through adults—will experience age-appropriate programming designed to inspire a heart for God's mission.

Children won't simply be cared for—they'll be engaged in meaningful missions experiences.Preschool and elementary children will discover God's love for the people of Mexico City through fun, interactive activities, helping prepare Indiana churches for the upcoming Indiana WMU mission opportunity in early 2027. Youth will be challenged and equipped to confidently share their faith through practical evangelism.

It’s that time of year again

 MISSIONS LIFELINE!!

SATURDAY AUGUST 15 | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Calvary Baptist Church,1450 West Main Street, GREENFIELD, IN

Clear the calendar for you and your family. If you’ve never been then this is the year to start going. So many exciting things going on, break-out sessions, lunch hosted by our Indiana Disaster Response Team, upcoming IMB Mission Trip to Mexico. I can’t wait!!

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History was made on June 7, 2026, when during the Missions Celebration at the SBC the first African American WMU President, Carolyn Fountain, was elected! Carolyn is the 25th WMU President. She and her husband, Leroy, currently live in Monroe, Louisiana. 
“We welcome Carolyn Fountain into this sacred season of leadership,” said Sandy Wisdom-Martin, executive director of WMU, SBC. “She comes to the presidency carrying a lifetime of faithful service and leadership experiences woven through every facet of WMU and Southern Baptist life. Across our denomination, she is admired not only for her wisdom and grace, but for the Christlike example she consistently lives before others.

“Carolyn leads with excellence, serves with humility, and approaches every calling with steadfast devotion and remarkable care,” Wisdom-Martin continued. “Her influence has long been a source of encouragement and strength, and her leadership will inspire generations to come. We go forward with deep confidence and great joy, knowing she will guide WMU with vision, integrity, and unwavering faithfulness.”

Read more about Carolyn at https://wmu.com/carolyn-fountain-elected-president-of-wmu-sbc/

When? Saturday, August 13

Where? Calvary Baptist Church, Greenfield, IN
                1450 W. Main Street

Time? 8:30 a.m. – 3:00

What is Missions Lifeline?

This missions event is for the entire family! It’ll be a day when you can meet our missionaries and learn how to engage your church in missions. You’ll experience a variety of breakouts that will help you discover ways to involve all ages in learning about and supporting missions efforts around the world.

Children (birth – 6^th grade) will journey to the Philippines and learn all about how God is at work through our IMB missionaries serving there. They’ll enjoy crafts, snacks, games, and stories about the Philippines.

Attendees will be able to enjoy missions exhibits that featuring ideas for missions for the entire year. This is a fun-packed day so don’t miss it! For more information contact Allison Kinion at the state convention office.

To Register: Go to SCBI website. Registration is $5.00 per person and includes on-site lunch.

August is a great month to participate in this annual project to support Southern Baptist missionaries in North America.

You can find more information along with missionaries’ names, mailing addresses, and lists of supplies you can provide to help their work.

Go to: www.wmu.com/chritmasinaugust

The annual January Board Meeting of Woman’s Missionary Union was held January 8 – 9. The following information comes from various reports on the previous year of missions-related activities initiated by associational, state, and national missions organizations to fulfill WMU’s purpose of proclaiming the good news of Jesus to all nations. 2021 was a great year for missions-related activities as WMU partnered with the following agencies and entities:

North American Mission Board

Kevin Ezell, President of NAMB, reported that an all-time giving record occurred last spring when $66.5 million was given to the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering for North American Missions. He stated that even during the pandemic, 36 new churches were planted. The theme for this year is “United” and the offering goal is $70 million Sadly, only ½ of Southern Baptist churches participate in this annual offering. 

International Mission Board

The president of IMB, Paul Chitwood, gave an encouraging report on what was accomplished with God’s grace during the past year. Here are some of the statistics he provided: 91% of IMB missionaries are engaging unreached people groups; 144,000 new believers were reported; 8,700 were baptized; 18,000 new churches were planted; and 12,000 pastors were trained. He said, “The nations are waiting and we must go.”

WMU Continues to Provide Quality Resources

Many age-level missions-related materials which can be viewed and ordered online at www.wmu.com Compassion Ministries offers a series of mini-online courses on refugees, poverty, human trafficking, and others. Online blogs and articles provide training tips, current information about missionaries, and project ideas. Training for Christian Job Corps is now offered online. WorldCrafts catalogs are available online also. Many resources can be downloaded and printed: Compassion Ministries Prayer Calendar, Starter Packs information and others. New “Missions in a Box” continue  to be produced. They are now available for Japan, China, and Nigeria. Especially written for families, these are excellent materials for families that home school or want to promote missions in their homes.