Springfield | With the inception of Scott Foshie’s leadership, IBSA is developing partnerships with three SBC mission boards, including an IMB partnership that promises to be the first of its kind in the convention. They are expected to bring additional missions engagement for churches in Illinois and opportunities for service outside the state. “Our partnership […]
Youth Encounter expands to 3 locations
Illinois | IBSA’s annual Youth Encounter returns on Columbus Day weekend with multiple locations. Students can expect the one-day evangelism event to have similarities to past years, but expect some exciting, new changes. As always, students will participate in worship and hear gospel-centered preaching. There will be opportunities for fellowship and time to share a […]
Good signs (so far)
Springfield | In church life, some summers are marked by a slump—in giving, attendance or attitude. But not this year, and especially not for IBSA. With the new administration now entering its second quarter, there are notable signs of positive attitudes in the network of churches. Some observations are anecdotal, with stories coming from the […]
Young returns to IBSA team
Mike Young has rejoined the state staff after six years as pastor of Illinois churches. He will serve as IBSA Missions Director from his home in Carbondale. Young is the former Streator Camp manager, led revitalization there, and later provided oversight for both Streator and Lake Sallateeska camp facilities. “As a part of Mike’s new […]
World Cup scores for digital witness
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup roared to a close and Spain left holding the trophy, Southern Baptist churches and missionaries around the world prayed for impact that outlasts the hardware. Southern Baptists mission boards joined churches and associations in digital and in-person outreach, as North America hosted the World Cup for the first time […]
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