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SBC rematch: We’ve been here before

March 1, 2018 By Eric Reed

SBC rematch: We’ve been here before

J.D. Greear and Ken Hemphill will both run for president of the SBC. At issue: Will a rematch this time around be divisive? Comments by Gaines point to doubtful; comments by Richard Land say otherwise.  Read…

Leadership developers

February 28, 2018 By Nate Adams

Leadership developers

Almost always, those moments when I realized that I might be able to lead involved the recognition and encouragement of someone else. Leadership encouragers came alongside me to show me how to lead, and to support me. Read…

Why I miss Nellie

February 21, 2018 By Eric Reed

Why I miss Nellie

I hope in the Hebrews 12:1 cloud of witnesses, a picture of the packed stadium at an Olympics-style event, that there’s room for my mother-in-law and so many others still cheering us on toward the faithful completion of our own race. Read…

Now is the winter of our intent

February 16, 2018 By Eric Reed

Now is the winter of our intent

It’s time for potential SBC candidates to declare their intentions. Will they or won’t they run? Read…

Be a light in the NICU

February 14, 2018 By Autumn Wall

Be a light in the NICU

In your community right now, there are multiple families sitting in a room in the NICU. And to those families, small gestures can make a big difference. Here are a few fresh ways to support those families. Read…

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Pioneering Spirit

Leaning into the challenge Amid decline, churches called to new commitments

Springfield | Throughout 2018, Southern Baptist churches in Illinois are invited to accept challenges in four key areas: evangelism, church planting, missions giving, and leadership development. The challenges, focused on the “pioneering spirit” needed to advance the gospel among more than 8 million lost people in Illinois, were laid out last November at the Annual […]

News

IBSA State Association Board hears ‘Pioneering’ challenge

IBSA State Association Board hears ‘Pioneering’ challenge

Illinois Baptist Staff

The IBSA Board of Directors met March 27 to vote on the proposed 2019 budget and goals, welcome new members, and hear a report from Executive Director Nate Adams. Read…

CEO search begins; Frank Page cites ‘personal failing’ in resignation

Hillcrest celebrates legacy of faith

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Mission

Faith Works: Growing together Church prays to see God move

Faith Works: Growing together Church prays to see God move

Illinois Baptist Staff

Many people at Grace Fellowship haven’t been involved in church for a while; others were drawn to the opportunity to be part of a close-knit church family. Read…

Sound Off

Live, work, play, serve: Families take an all-in approach to community transformation

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