First Southern Baptist Church of Mattoon celebrated 75 years in a special service Sept. 10. Pastor John Coin preached and also provided smoked meats for the anniversary dinner. IBSA Executive Director Nate Adams was on hand to present a plaque honoring the milestone. Also present were John and Julie Calio who served the church for […]
Illinois trustee aids ERLC bylaw change
ERLC trustees approved bylaw revisions focused on the relationship between the president and the board, simplifying access to financial information and clarifying areas of decision making that require full board participation. Some of the issues were raised during the administration of former president Russell Moore and at the time of his departure. A workgroup including […]
Days to refresh and renew
There are more than 400 IBSA churches within a two-hour drive of Marion. This speaks to the Southern Illinois roots of the network of Baptist churches, birthed in Pinckneyville in 1907 and now stretching statewide. The proximity to so many IBSA churches promises abundant opportunities to worship, connect, and learn alongside other Illinois Baptists as […]
Awbrey joins IBSA Growth Team
Michael Awbrey joined the IBSA Growth Team as a Leadership Development Director October 1. He has served as Associate Pastor for Family Discipleship at Tremont Baptist Church for ten years. The Texas native holds a Bachelors in Religious Studies from East Texas Baptist University, and a Master of Divinity from Baptist Missionary Association Theological Seminary […]
Peters joins IBSA as zone consultant
Jonathan Peters is the new consultant for Zone 8, covering Metro East and Gateway Associations. He has served as Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church of Columbia since 1998. The Chicago native became a Christian while a student at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. He is a graduate of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Peters and […]
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