The ABC-IN/KY Region is pleased to announce M28, a certification program in theological education through Kairos University/Sioux Falls Seminary. This online competency-based approach to theological education from an accredited ATS university/seminary will provide participants a cost-effective means to become better equipped for ministry. To hear more about this program, go HERE.

M28 offers two tracks of engagement:

1) A pastoral leaders track will provide clergy with broad exposure to important ministry topics through 12 courses. This track will prepare pastors for the pursuit of a regionally recognized ordination through ABC-IN/KY. As they advance through the program, students will work with a Student Mentor, the M28 Dean, and an ABC-IN/KY Region Minister.

2) A laity track will equip congregational leaders who wish to advance their knowledge and skill in ministry leadership. These students will be mentored by their pastor.

M28 is a partnership between Kairos and ABC-IN/KY. Kairos will provide the educational course content through a subscription-based delivery of classes. ABC-IN/KY will provide the mentor team and assessment of competencies as students advance through their learning pathway.

For more information, you may contact Rev. Dr. Dan Cash, the M28 Dean, or speak with one of the ABC-IN/KY Region Ministers. If you would prefer to have his phone number, simply call the ABC-IN/KY Region Office.

Additional information is available through these links:

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)

The Student Mentor Role (Guidelines for Selection of a Student Mentor)

M28 Desired Outcomes

Standards of Academic Expectation

I’m ready to enroll – now what?

To fill out your application to M28, please click here.

After your application is received, you will be contacted by Dan Cash, the M28 Dean. Once you have been accepted into the program, you will be sent a link to subscribe to M28 through Kairos University. – Thank you for your interest!

Typically, August to May in any given year are peak times for high schoolers of all ages to visit campuses and for those in their senior year of high school to complete and submit applications, no matter what type of campus experience you might be considering for your future! Of course, the below schools mentioned accept older applicants as well, for either pursuing college credits or for continuing “lifelong learning,” merely by auditing classes/not-for-credit.

Below are locations within Indiana (and beyond–) where Christian students may find support and places to land, where they might also seek NEW opportunities to live out their faith!

CHARIS – Baptist Student Ministry of Muncie, IN (a restart of what was known years ago as “Oasis” or “The Baptist House”)

c/o Riverside Ave. Baptist Church
3700 W. Riverside Ave.
Muncie, IN 47304

Daniel Harris, Director

Charis is a ministry serving students from Ball State, Ivy Tech, and other schools in or near Muncie. The group meets each week to build community and disciple one another in Christ.

For more information, email Daniel HERE.

Purdue Baptist Student Foundation— aka “The Found”

200 N Russell St
West Lafayette, IN 47906

Go HERE for The Found at Purdue website.

Ivan D. Hicks, Ph.D., Interim Campus Pastor
With additional questions about becoming involved or living at The Found, email Dr. Hicks HERE or call (317) 205-1022.

Franklin College

101 Branigin Blvd.
Franklin, IN 46131

Go HERE to access the Franklin College website, and see the following link for Franklin College and ABC Scholarship Opportunities (available to American Baptist students).

Franklin College has endowed scholarships for American Baptist students!

The Franklin College Financial Aid Office also shares the following helpful general information about finding scholarships and applying for Federal Student Aid. Click on this HELPFUL GUIDE!

For information about taking an Admissions tour, holding youth group or other church-related events on campus, inviting Franklin College to exhibit at your upcoming church event, or to talk about additional partnerships, email Rev. Rebecca Horstman May, American Baptist Liaison Assistant, HERE or call (317) 600-8986.

…OR another Franklin College contact is Rev. Dr. Hannah Adams Ingram, Chaplain and Director of Religious Life. Email Hannah HERE or call (317) 738-8140.

This private liberal arts college was founded by Indiana Baptists in 1834 and maintains a voluntary association with American Baptist Churches, including ongoing local partnerships with the ABC-IN/KY Region.

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For a list of all (16) American Baptist-related colleges or universities across the United States, go HERE.

Read about the American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) Undergraduate College/University and Technical College “Student” Scholarships application process HERE. NOTE: Applicants must hold active membership in an American Baptist (ABC) church in order to be considered for the ABHMS Scholarship.

Don’t forget, if an active member of specifically an ABC-IN/KY Region church, you may also apply for an ABWM of IN/KY Scholarship. For more info, go HERE!

Rev. Kristi Jones

Rev. Kristi Jones
PO Box 125
Franklin, IN  46131
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Office Phone:  (317)635-3552, ext. 7
Cell Phone: (812) 216-0249

Kristi grew up in Southeast Indiana in a small town (Osgood, IN) and was an active member of Hopewell Baptist Church in Holton. She spent her summers at Southeastern Baptist Youth Camp (SBYC) and has a heart for camping ministry. It was at camp where she accepted Jesus into her heart and a few years later would hear and accept God’s call on her life into the ministry. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in both Youth Ministry and Christian Education from Indiana Wesleyan University as well as an M.Div. from Campbell University Divinity School (Buies Creek, NC). Throughout her higher education, she developed a love for inductive Bible study and always enjoyed her Bible classes. While in seminary, she spent some time doing an internship and residency in Clinical Pastoral Education at Duke University Hospital (Durham, NC) as well.

Her husband Chris and she are the parents of one daughter. As a family they love spending time together, whether it is enjoying different sports, the great outdoors, or watching a good movie! Over 16 years, Kristi served in various churches, in various positions, with varying staff situations.

One of the additional portfolios she has been assigned as a Region Minister that she is very excited about is Youth Ministry throughout the entire Region. Kristi is passionate about sharing the Word of God and the Light of Christ with that generation and looks forward to finding additional ways that we as a Region can connect students with Christ and one another.

As Region Minister, Kristi will serve primarily churches in the southwest part of the Region including the following Associations:  Bedford, Brownstown, Crawford County, Curry’s Prairie, Decatur County, Evansville, Flat Rock, Friendship, Johnson County, Mt. Zion, Tri-County, White Lick and Union.

To reach Kristi by email, go HERE.