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Midwest leaders to convene in Illinois

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More than 1,000 leaders from SBC churches in the Midwest are registered for a leadership gathering in Illinois next week. The Midwest Leadership Summit convenes in Springfield January 18-20, bringing together representatives from twelve states and nine Baptist state conventions. “Southern Baptist churches in the north have unique challenges and opportunities,” said Nate Adams, Executive […]

Illinois Baptist Disaster Relief still on scene in Kentucky

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Approaching two weeks after massive tornadoes destroyed much of Mayfield, Kentucky, and other communities and left 78 dead, Illinois Baptist Disaster Relief (IBDR) volunteers remained on scene, providing assistance to victims and families. Three units responded immediately, and since then have been reenforced or replaced by additional units from Illinois. Some 90 volunteers from Illinois […]

Wonder: Is wide-eyed fascination still possible after all these years?

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Grown-ups often say Christmas is for children, especially when they’re surrounded by little ones on a sugar plum rush eagerly reciting their wish lists to anyone with North Pole connections. When our celebrations grow quieter with the passage of time—less about tinsel and toys, more about a few days off and fond memories—we may ask […]

Illinois Baptist Disaster Relief still on scene in Kentucky

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One week after massive tornadoes destroyed much of Mayfield, Kentucky and other communities and left 78 dead, Illinois Baptist Disaster Relief (IBDR) volunteers remain on scene, providing assistance to victims and families. Three units responded immediately, and in the week since have been reenforced or replaced by additional units from Illinois. Some 90 volunteers from […]

Celebrating 50 years at the center of it all

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Right after World War Two, as GIs returned to build homes and establish families, Southern Baptists witnessed a terrific wave of growth. Quoting the KJV, “A Great Door and Effectual is Open” was the theme for a post-war IBSA Annual meeting, but as historian Myron Dillow wrote, few realized just how open it would be. […]