The question at the Illinois Baptist each spring is “What do you think will come up at the convention?” Some things are obvious, because they’re on the agenda—such as the presidential election. Pastors Josh Powell and Willy Rice are in the ring. There have been no surprise announcements so far, unlike 2024 when we had […]
Cloyd finishes as Wabash AMS
Brent Cloyd retired March 31 as Associational Mission Strategist for Greater Wabash Baptist Association. He served the local network of 22 churches since 2015. “When people have asked me… I have always bragged that we are the best association in Illinois,” Cloyd wrote in his final newsletter. “Our churches differ from one another in many […]
Deasy retires, heads for hills
Springfield | Jeff Deasy and his wife, Kathy, are headed home to Tennessee following his retirement after 10 years as IBSA Administrative Director for Operations. He oversaw finances, human resources, and properties. Their ministry began with pastoral leadership in worship in the Volunteer State. Then they spent 20 years with the International Mission Board in […]
SBC 2026 Preview: Orlando
The 2026 Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting in Orlando may feel a lot like 2025. And 2024. While the official agenda hasn’t been released yet, the unofficial talking points on social media sound much like previous debates. Issues thought settled by similar failing votes in successive years may be brought to the floor again. Plus, […]
ERLC President nomination announced
Nashville, Tenn. | A Mississippi College professor was announced as the nominee for President of the SBC’s Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission March 30. Dr. Evan Lenow will be presented to the ERLC Board of Trustees at a special called meeting in April. The announcement by the presidential search committee concludes a seven-month search process […]