A milestone anniversary for Illinois set the foundation for IBSA’s Annual Meeting Nov. 7-8 at First Baptist Church in Maryville. The state’s bicentennial—and a visit from its most famous resident—highlighted the 112th annual gathering of Southern Baptists in Illinois. The meeting also focused on four “Pioneering Spirit” challenges churches have embraced over the past year […]
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Pioneering spirit in perilous times
“We have arrived at a critical period in our history.” Abraham Lincoln’s historic words could have been spoken today. At the IBSA Annual Meeting in Maryville, they were. Delivered by renowned Lincoln interpreter Fritz Klein, the wisdom of Illinois’ most famous pioneer echoed with new resonance for the challenges of a state where more than […]
‘Growing pains’ and the gospel
Acts 15 finds the early church in the middle of a major dispute. Some leaders were teaching that the Old Testament law of circumcision was required for salvation. The line they drew separated Jews from Gentiles, and diluted the new covenant established by Christ’s death on the cross. The leaders were feeling superior, because they […]
Prayer at the center of Ministers’ Wives’ meeting
Mary Mohler spoke Nov. 7 to about 50 women meeting in Maryville for an annual gathering of IBSA ministers’ wives. Mohler, whose husband is president of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, focused her first session on engaging the privilege of prayer. In the second session, she led ministers’ wives in an extended time of corporate and […]
IBSA Pastors’ Conference: Stay humble, stay focused, work together
For leaders, blazing new trails in ministry often means laying aside their own ambitions and resources. It’s a humbling process, said speakers at the IBSA Pastors’ Conference in Maryville. But it’s glorious to watch God work through pastors and churches that are committed to his will and his way. Darryl Gaddy (right) opened the conference […]
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