Shannon Ford joins IBSA as Missions Director, following 23 years on the field with the International Mission Board serving with the European Affinity Group. Before his time with IMB, he served on local church staff in Missouri. IBSA Associate Executive Director Mark Emerson said Ford is passionate about helping people and churches experience missions through […]
Illinois nurse wins liberty case
A nurse won her case against Winnebago County after being forced out of her job for refusing to refer women to abortion facilities or to provide abortifacients due to her religious beliefs. Pediatric Nurse Sandra Rojas served 18 years with the Winnebago County Health Department before the county adopted a requirement that nurses “undergo training […]
Illinoisan on new EC search team
Chicago area pastor Adron Robinson will repeat as a member of the search team charged with finding the next head of the SBC Executive Committee. Robinson was among seven people elected at the Feb. 22 EC board meeting. EC Chair Rolland Slade is the only other person on the search team who also served during […]
Illinois Baptists react to McLaurin’s appointment
William “Willie” McLaurin became the first African American to lead a Southern Baptist Convention entity when he was named SBC Executive Committee interim president/CEO effective Feb. 1. His appointment, although temporary, is being greeted positively by Illinois’ representatives on the 86-seat committee that guides SBC operations. The news, which was expected to be announced during […]
Devore serves as BCHFS interim
Former Executive Director of Baptist Children’s Home and Family Services, Doug Devore, will return as interim leader while the BCHFS Board conducts a search for a new head. Denny Hydrick departed in November after five years as Executive Director. Before that, Devore served with BCHFS 43 years, retiring in 2016. Board President Rebecca Whittington said […]
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