“Whether realizing it or not, every leader now has the added job of being a psychologist.” Leadership expert Henry Cloud—himself a psychologist—said the COVID-19 pandemic has added a new hat to already heavy heads. At a recent webinar hosted by a Christian leadership network, Cloud said the current pandemic has cost people around the world […]
SBC leader on racial reconciliation: ‘We’re still at the beginning’
Marshal Ausberry is pastor of Antioch Baptist Church in Fairfax Station, Va., first vice president of the Southern Baptist Convention, and president of the SBC’s National African American Fellowship. He recently spoke with the Illinois Baptist about the church’s role in confronting injustice, and next steps for the SBC. Illinois Baptist: What Scripture would you […]
Religious freedom suit filed on behalf of IBSA
A lawsuit filed June 10 challenges an Illinois law requiring that health insurance policies sold in the state provide coverage for elective chemical and surgical abortions, with no exemptions even for churches. The suit, filed by theThomas More Society, includes the Illinois Baptist State Association in its lists of plaintiffs. “The Illinois State Baptist Association […]
Remaining summer camps cancelled
As IBSA facilities plan phased reopening Springfield | IBSA camps are following the guidelines presented in the “Reopen Illinois” plan. When regions 2 and 5 are allowed to enter phase 3 (presumably in June), the camps will be opened to groups no more than 10 with special restrictions, though larger June camps have already been […]
Churches prepare to go back
One-third of pastors say they could hold services in May Barna reports 37% of U.S. pastors feel they’d be able to host a church service in their usual building or location this month. A larger share—46%—are looking at June to return after several weeks of social distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic. And 16% say […]
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