Illinois is our mission field. When your church gives to the Mission Illinois Offering, you’re investing in the health of hundreds of fellow Baptist churches in our state, impacting communities we call home. Your MIO giving stays 100% here and supports the health of Illinois churches. Healthy churches are essential in see our over 8 […]
Baptists bless city as Serve Tour comes to Chicagoland
God is doing a gospel work here,” said Jorge Rodriguez, pastor and planter of Grace Family Church in Rogers Park. “And having the crews come in just brings more light to what God is doing.” The crews were Southern Baptists from across the region who heard the Chicago version of the Macedonian call—at least for […]
Ex-pastor pleads guilty to single charge
Mt. Vernon | A former pastor in Southern Illinois pled guilty to one charge of child grooming and a second charge was dropped September 11 in Jefferson County Circuit Court. Garrett Biggerstaff was arrested in January on two felony charges. At the time he was working as athletic director for Spring Garden Consolidated Community School […]
MIO 2023: Planter finds ample help with big task
“When I entered the pastorate, we planted this church with the idea that we had to do it alone,” Jonathan de la O said. With his wife, Emely, the young planter wanted to reach people like themselves, first and second generation Latinos in Chicago. Nine years ago, the couple walked hand-in-hand past a fence with […]
MIO 2023: Helping churches navigate leadership change
Fairview Heights, like every other community, has seen its share of changes over the years. “This part of town where the church is located was probably once a little more vibrant than it is now. So, communities just beyond us continue to grow and expand, and we’re at a bit of a transition point,” David […]
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