By Tami Hubler - 
Missions Lifeline 2026: SENT — From Indiana to the World
More than 110 people from churches across Indiana gathered at Calvary Baptist Church in Greenfield, on Saturday, August 15, for Missions Lifeline 2026, centered on the theme “SENT: From Indiana to the World.”
The theme was grounded in Romans 10:14–15:
“How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher? And how shall they preach unless they are sent?”
Throughout the day, pastors, church leaders, WMU members, missionaries, families, and individuals were challenged to consider what it means to be SENT—into our Indiana communities and throughout the world with the good news of Jesus Christ.
Worship throughout the day was led by Alex and Ali Rose Darnall of Northside Baptist Church, helping center the gathering on worship and the Gospel as attendees prepared their hearts to hear how God might be calling them to serve.
A Vision to Reach Every Hoosier
Dr. Nicholas Clark, Executive Director of the State Convention of Baptists in Indiana, shared his vision for Indiana and emphasized the importance of a strong partnership between SCBI and Indiana WMU as churches seek to reach the state with the Gospel.
At the heart of his message was a compelling goal: that every Hoosier would have an opportunity to hear and respond to the good news that Jesus saves.
Dr. Clark outlined five areas essential to accomplishing that mission:
  1. Reach every Hoosier with the Gospel. Indiana Baptists must remain focused on ensuring people throughout the state have an opportunity to hear and respond to the Gospel.
  2. Develop leaders and missionary disciples. Churches must intentionally raise up pastors, leaders, missionaries, and everyday believers who are equipped and willing to go where God sends them.
  3. Engage communities and support church planting. Reaching Indiana will require healthy local churches engaging their own communities while also planting churches in areas where a Gospel presence is needed.
  4. Strengthen missions education and mobilization. Missions must become part of the culture of our churches, helping children, students, and adults understand God's mission and discover how they can participate.
  5. Tell the story and build a missionary future together. Through stronger collaboration between SCBI, Indiana WMU, and local churches, Indiana Baptists can cultivate a new generation passionate about living on mission.
His message reinforced one of the central truths of Missions Lifeline: reaching Indiana and the world will require churches, SCBI, Indiana WMU, and individual believers working together with a shared Gospel purpose.
The Inconvenience of Missions
Matt Hadden, Executive Director of Chanku Waste Ranch, brought a powerful message on the inconvenience of missions.
Serving others and sharing the Gospel does not always happen at a convenient time, in a convenient place, or in ways that fit neatly into our schedules. Hadden challenged attendees to recognize the opportunities God places directly in front of them—to serve people in their communities, build relationships, and faithfully share the Gospel even when doing so requires sacrifice.
His message reminded those attending that being SENT does not necessarily begin by traveling across the world. It often begins by being willing to be interrupted by the needs of the person God has placed right in front of us.
Missions in Action
Missions Lifeline provided opportunities throughout the day for attendees to connect with ministries serving in Indiana and around the world.
Indiana Disaster Relief prepared a pulled pork lunch for attendees replicating what they do during times of disaster and hosted a booth where participants could learn more about Disaster Relief ministry and opportunities to serve. Campers on Mission, the International Mission Board (IMB), Indiana WMU, and Highland Lakes Baptist Camp also hosted booths, providing information and practical ways for individuals and churches to become involved in missions.
A special Christmas in August area featured Christmas trees covered with ornaments highlighting North American Mission Board missionaries and specific ministry needs. QR codes directed attendees to Indiana WMU's Christmas in August information, making it easy for churches and individuals to learn how they could provide practical support and encouragement to missionaries.
From Indiana to Mexico City
Even some of the youngest participants experienced what it means to be SENT: From Indiana to the World.
Using WMU provided children's materials, a special children's program focused on Mexico City, introducing children to the people, culture, and missions needs of the city while connecting them with Indiana WMU's planned 2027 Mexico City mission trip.
A separate Missions Lifeline booth highlighted the upcoming mission trip, where individuals interested in participating could sign up to receive additional information.
The first step toward the 2027 trip will be a discovery trip in September 2026, led by Allison Kinion and Leah Pratt of Indiana WMU. The discovery team will meet with the Cross family who currently serve in Mexico City. The goal is to explore ministry opportunities and help lay the groundwork for Indiana Baptists to serve alongside the Crosses who currently in Mexico City in 2027.
A Call to Be SENT
The day concluded with a powerful Commissioning Service that brought the theme of Missions Lifeline from information to personal response.
Dr. Clark and Matt Hadden issued a call to those in attendance to consider what it means to personally submit to being SENT. Those willing to say yes to God's call—whether He sends them across the street, across Indiana, or around the world—were invited to come forward.
Attendees moved from their seats and gathered at the front as a visible expression of their willingness to go wherever God might lead.
Pastor Roger Kinion, Senior Pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, shared about his recent 10-day experience teaching pastors in Ecuador. He then prayed over those who had stepped forward, commissioning them to return to their churches and communities ready to live on mission.
It was a fitting conclusion to a day built around the words of Romans 10:14–15: “And how shall they preach unless they are sent?”
Many People, One Mission

Missions Lifeline itself became a picture of missions in action. God brought together people from SCBI, Indiana WMU, Disaster Relief, Calvary Baptist Church in Greenfield, Chanku Waste Ranch in South Dakota, Northside Baptist Church in Indianapolis, New Day Baptist Church serving Alexandria and Pendleton, and Redeemer Baptist Church in Anderson—each bringing different gifts and responsibilities for one shared Gospel purpose. Some preached, some led worship, some taught children, prepared food, hosted booths, welcomed guests, or served behind the scenes. Together, they demonstrated what can happen when God's people are willing to serve wherever He sends them.
At the conclusion of the event, Indiana WMU President Tami Hubler recognized the many people whose service and collaboration made Missions Lifeline possible. She emphasized that the event could only happen because these individuals were willing to bring their gifts, ideas, time, and hearts for missions together for a common purpose.
Indiana WMU President Tami Hubler emphasized that Missions Lifeline was only possible through this collaboration. She recognized the Indiana WMU members who helped make Missions Lifeline possible: Leah Pratt, Elizabeth Morris, Nancy Bennett, Allison Kinion, Rhonda Arnold, Sharan Sitton, and Deborah Henson. She also extended an invitation for men to become involved with Indiana WMU, emphasizing that missions education, support, and mobilization are opportunities for everyone in our churches.
Special recognition was also given to the volunteers who created and led the children's missions experience. Ceress Beane served as Children's Program Coordinator, joined by Beth Weaver, Sherri Hughey, Alex Arnold, and Dan Arnold, all from New Day Baptist Church, as well as Brenda Brooks and Natalie Poole from Redeemer Baptist Church.
Indiana WMU also extends a special thank you to Calvary Baptist Church in Greenfield for graciously hosting Missions Lifeline 2026 and helping provide the facilities and support necessary to welcome attendees from across the state.
The spirit of collaboration demonstrated throughout the event reflected the very message Missions Lifeline sought to communicate: fulfilling the Great Commission requires God's people working together.
Indiana WMU Leadership Transition
Missions Lifeline also marked the conclusion of one season and the beginning of another for Indiana WMU.
After completing her term as Indiana WMU President, Tami Hubler is transitioning from the presidency. During the Indiana WMU Annual Meeting, Allison Kinion was unanimously elected to serve as the 2027 Indiana WMU President. Hubler was elected to serve as Vice President, and Leah Pratt was elected Recording Secretary.
The new leadership team will continue Indiana WMU's work of missions education, engagement, and mobilization while strengthening its partnership with SCBI and churches throughout Indiana.
Missions Lifeline 2026 demonstrated that missions is not simply something that happens somewhere else. It begins in our homes, our churches, our neighborhoods, and our communities—and extends wherever God calls us to go.
More than 110 people came together from across Indiana for a day devoted to missions. They left with a challenge that extends far beyond August 15 and beyond the walls of Calvary Baptist Church:
SENT: From Indiana to the World.