Across the country, the numbers are sobering. At least 80% of American churches are plateaued or declining, and many leaders are struggling to know what steps to take to revitalize flagging ministries. “We need a new wave of church revitalization to sweep across America,” Rob Peters said at the Illinois Baptist State Association’s Annual Meeting […]
Former Illinois pastor accused; two relationships occurred in youth ministry in 2002
Former Illinois pastor Wes Feltner is accused by two women of abusive relationships, one of them sexual, when he was their youth minister in Indiana 17 years ago. The charges came to light as Feltner is lead candidate for the pastorate of First Baptist Church of Clarksville, Tennessee. The story was reported by the Clarksville […]
Longtime Chicago pastor resigns; sexual abuse prior to ministry among reasons
Charles Lyons resigned as pastor of Armitage Baptist Church in Chicago following what church leaders called a “corrective leave of absence” that began in October 2018. Read…
Generational shift: What younger Americans value
National values are shifting as younger Americans place less importance on faith, patriotism, and having children. A poll from Wall Street Journal and NBC News asked people what values matter most to them, and compared their answers to responses from 21 years ago. Hard work is still the top answer, but the next three values […]
IBSA Pastors’ Conference offers worship, preaching, training
The 2019 IBSA Pastors’ Conference kicks off Tuesday, Nov. 5, at Cornerstone Church in Marion. The meeting’s theme of revival and renewal will be explored in six sermons and multiple breakout sessions led by local and national leaders. Psalm 143:11 will set the stage for the Pastors’ Conference: “For your name’s sake, Lord, let me […]
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