Visitors to IBSA.org, the online presence of the Illinois Baptist State Association, found a surprise in November. The state association launched a completely redesigned website, coinciding with the announcement of the “For the Pastor” emphasis at the IBSA Annual Meeting. “We reduced the number of pages from over 300 to about 60,” said Communication Team […]
AWSOM explores identity in Christ
The issue of identity was addressed at AWSOM, the annual event for teen girls, held November 3-4 at Tabernacle Baptist Church in Decatur. “There is such a search for truth today,” said Alyssa Caudill, a pastor’s wife from First Baptist Church of Carmi, who spoke at the event. “What they’re being told is that they […]
Youth Encounter produces evangelism decisions
Almost 1,000 students attended the two locations of Youth Encounter October 8. At the events in Marion and Bloomington, 26 faith decisions were reported, including recommitments. “It was great to see youth getting excited about the gospel and wanting to dig into the Word of God,” said Kevin Jones, IBSA Church Planting Director, who also […]
State won’t prosecute under Illinois law that judge called ‘stupid’
Springfield | Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul said he will not prosecute operators of pro-life pregnancy resource centers under a new consumer fraud law, after a federal judge called the “deceptive practices” law “stupid and very likely unconstitutional.” The Illinois General Assembly passed SB 1909 and Governor J.B. Pritzker signed it into law July 27, […]
‘For the Pastor’: New ministry unveiled at IBSA Annual Meeting
Marion | The needs of busy and discouraged pastors addressed in the Pastors Conference dovetailed with a new ministry emphasis introduced at the opening of the state convention’s 117th IBSA Annual Meeting November 8-9. “We believe that healthy pastors are needed for healthy churches,” IBSA Executive Director Nate Adams said to messengers at Cornerstone Church […]
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