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Missions

Global missions focus is Dec. 3-10: Week of Prayer highlights work among unreached people groups, refugees

November 17, 2017 By IMB.org

Global missions focus is Dec. 3-10: Week of Prayer highlights work among unreached people groups, refugees

Every December since 1888, the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering has empowered Southern Baptists’ international missions work. This year’s Lottie Moon Offering and Week of Prayer feature people doing difficult work around the world. Read…

Going home again: An unexpected reunion with their former pastor sent retired missionaries to a beloved place, and a new calling

November 14, 2017 By Kathy Deasy

Going home again: An unexpected reunion with their former pastor sent retired missionaries to a beloved place, and a new calling

Kathy Deasy shares the story of returning to Brazil after 11 years to lead a team as they provided medical clinics in villages, attending to physical needs and sharing the gospel with each person coming through. Read…

Help needed: Chicago pastor joins hurricane aid

November 6, 2017 By Meredith Flynn

Help needed: Chicago pastor joins hurricane aid

In October, Southern Baptist volunteers began relief efforts in Puerto Rico after the U.S. territory sustained devastating damage from the one-two punch of Hurricanes Irma and Maria. Read…

Opening doors:Church planters’ strategy is meeting people by meeting their needs

September 20, 2017 By Eric Reed

Opening doors:Church planters’ strategy is meeting people by meeting their needs

There are lots of places in a state of 13 million people where there is little or no evangelical witness. Here are two stories of Illinois Baptists and their mission fields. Read…

First-time VBS Free kits initiate new outreach

September 7, 2017 By Illinois Baptist Staff

First-time VBS Free kits initiate new outreach

A kit provided by IBSA gave Calvary AD Church in East St. Louis an open door to do a Vacation Bible School in their community for the first time Pastor BJ Jackson said. 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…

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

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