Illinois Baptist churches celebrated 3,676 baptisms in 2018, an increase of 6.8% over the previous year. The increase is one highlight of the Annual Church Profile (ACP) reports completed by 97% of IBSA churches, a new record high. Other indicators measured by the ACP reports are leading IBSA staff to focus increasingly on church revitalization […]
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IBSA churches report uptick in evangelism
When Pastor Kenyatta Smith’s church moved into their new building, an important piece was missing. The former Catholic church had no baptistry. Another Chance Church, which Smith planted in 2012, got around it by bringing in an inflatable pool when someone was ready to be baptized. Last year, that was often. The church baptized 52 […]
Taking prayer on the road in Chicagoland
“A bus tour is a good way to see the neighborhoods we’ll be praying for,” said Cheryl Dorsey, prayer coordinator for the Chicago Metro Baptist Association. “As we travel between churches, we will review the social and spiritual profile of the neighborhoods, praying en route for those communities.” This was the fifth year Dorsey and […]
Chitwood installed as IMB president
Richmond, Va. | Unity, fellowship and promises of mutual support characterized the installation of International Mission Board President Paul Chitwood and the Sending Celebration of 19 newly appointed international missionaries on Wednesday (Feb. 6). Chitwood is the 13th president of the Southern Baptist Convention’s 173-year-old International Mission Board. The special service took place at Grove […]
5 values Millennials bring to the church
I’m a Millennial. And while I didn’t grow up in the States, my family visited numerous churches across North America during our furloughs from the mission field. I personally didn’t grow up in any of those churches, but I couldn’t help but notice a curious disconnect between young people and church leaders. For years, my […]
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