Updated April 1, 2026 | Waldo has nothing on Scott Foshie. The new IBSA Executive Director is traveling Illinois, wedging listening sessions with pastors and associational leaders into a busy onboarding schedule. “At every meeting, I have been humbled by the love and support for our Illinois Baptist Team,” Foshie said. He is well known […]
Chicagoland’s Gaiter, Shannon honor civil rights icons and mentors
Chicagoland | Two pastors from IBSA network churches recently honored leaders in the civil rights movement who served as mentors and role models. Pastor Maurice Gaiter of Empowerment Community Church in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood was invited to pray at a remembrance service for Rev. Jesse Jackson, who died Feb. 17 at age 84. “He gave […]
‘Habits’ author at FBC O’Fallon
Author and teacher Elizabeth Woodson will speak March 2 at First Baptist Church of O’Fallon. Her new book Habits of Resistance: 7 Ways You’re Being Formed By Culture and Gospel Practices to Help You Push Back identifies detrimental ways the culture is shaping Christians with false gospels that they may not recognize. She shares how […]
Parsley retires (again)
Harold Parsley has retired. When he was 81, the Chicago-area pastor came out of retirement to lead First Baptist Church of Tinley Park. That was 17 years ago. For Harold and his wife, Lydia, this unexpected chapter in ministry has been active and productive. Most notable was successfully settling a dispute with Cook County over […]
Illinoisan named to national Acteens panel
Birmingham, Ala. | A young woman from Illinois has been named to the 2026 National Acteens Panel, a group of four who will serve with the national WMU at the Southern Baptist Convention in Orlando. Abigail (Abbie) Howard of Casey First Baptist Church has been active in missions service through Acteens for seven years. “Being […]
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