On behalf of Southern Baptists, the ERLC, led by Brent Leatherwood, is in contact with national lawmakers on new laws and policy changes affecting religious freedoms, pro-life issues, and family life. Here are a few of the pending actions they are watching in 2024. Women’s Health Protection Act—This legislation would remove all restrictions on abortion […]
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Illinois teacher hid LGBTQ club
A teacher at Red Bud High School who hid the existence of a “Gender and Sexualities Alliance” club from parents is no longer employed by the Waterloo School District, according to records obtained by Christian Post through the Freedom of Information Act. The teacher was faculty advisor for the online group, but allowed the students […]
Junior Hill, ‘country preacher’ embraced by the SBC, dies
Junior Hill, a beloved and in-demand evangelist among Southern Baptists for more than 50 years, died Jan. 3 at his home in Hartselle, Ala. He was 87. Hill conducted more than 1,800 revivals – from Sunday-to-Sunday meetings for many years, adding “Harvest Days” in subsequent years – and was a sought-after speaker for pastors’ conferences, […]
Noeth remembered for service with humor
Jim Noeth, 67, died January 1, 2024 after a battle with cancer. Noeth and his wife, Pattie, have been familiar faces in the Illinois Baptist family. They served with Illinois Baptist Disaster Relief and Campers on Mission. In retirement, the Noeths often served at Lake Sallateeska Baptist Camp. “He could often be found working on […]
ERLC places second ultrasound in Illinois
Shelbyville | Through its Psalm 139 Project, the SBC’s Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC) placed an ultrasound machine at a pro-life pregnancy resource center in Shelbyville in November. Family Life Center has locations in Effingham and Newton, and recently opened the Shelbyville center. Many of its volunteer workers are members of New Hope Church, […]
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