Springfield | Pastor Bob Dickerson is returning to the IBSA staff as a part-time zone consultant for Southern Illinois. Dickerson served as Associate Executive Director for Church Strengthening prior to his return to the pastorate in 2007. For 17 years, Dickerson has served as pastor of First Baptist Church of Marion. He announced his retirement […]
Assisted suicide bill pending
Nine Illinois state senators have signed on as co-sponsors of an assisted suicide bill (SB 3499). First introduced in February, the bill establishes qualifications and guidelines for terminally ill patients to end their lives. The latest senator joined the list Nov. 11. After several procedural moves, the bill now rests with the assignments committee. The […]
Romelia Adams 1930-2024: Farewell to a faithful servant
Several IBSA staff members tell stories about receiving a phone call from Romelia Adams. The calls were always upbeat, congratulatory, and encouraging. Sometimes she would say, “You don’t have to tell Nate I called.” It was always a pleasure to hear from Nate’s mom. She lauded the work of accomplished women, and she appreciated writers, […]
NAMB explores new ministry center
Chicago | An imposing brown brick building at 1356 N. Rockwell Street may be changing hands, but will continue as a center for ministry to the northside neighborhood. The North American Mission Board (NAMB) has expressed interest in purchasing the three-story building, more than 100 years old, that has served as home to Chicagoland Baptists […]
SBC influencers in the new administration
A report on nominees to the 15 cabinet posts in the new Trump administration summed up the group as “the most Catholic cabinet ever.” At least eight nominees have Catholic backgrounds, ranging from nominal to devout. But there are other faiths represented too, including Southern Baptists. As President Trump prepares to take office again, Southern […]
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