“If one family in every four churches would foster, then there would be no more kids in foster care in Illinois.” That’s the quote Corey Johnston, lead pastor at Heights Community Church in Collinsville, and his wife, Andrea, heard five years ago that inspired them to become foster parents. The couple applied to become licensed […]
Construction stops religious holiday displays inside Capitol
Springfield | There won’t be a nativity scene to celebrate Christmas in the rotunda of the Illinois State Capitol this year. Or a Menorah in honor of Hanukkah. Or a display from the Satanic Temple to make their presence known and maybe even raise a little ire. Why? Ongoing construction at Capitol. A representative of […]
Speaker urges women to break free from distraction
“We live in a culture of distraction,” Melissa Spoelstra told the women gathered at the November 8 IBSA Ministers’ Wives Luncheon. This year’s theme was “Finding Peace in the Purpose of Jesus.” Any number of things can create distractions and cause harm to your walk with God she warned. “Just like we do physical hygiene, […]
BCHFS: Redemption and transformation
“Matthew 9:36, that’s a verse that’s become very important to me.” So said Kevin Carrothers, Executive Director of Baptist Children’s Home and Family Services (BCHFS), as he delivered his report to messengers at the IBSA Annual Meeting in reference to his first months in the role. Reciting the verse, its relevance became clear, “When he […]
BFI: Can you see eternity from here?
Doug Morrow challenged messengers at the IBSA Annual Meeting to think eternally. Before introducing a slate of Illinois Baptists to give testimonials about interactions with the Baptist Foundation of Illinois (BFI), the Executive Director said, “The real impact is in people’s lives. What I want you to observe is dependent on whether we can see […]
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