“Gospel Above All” is the theme of the June 11-12 annual meeting of Southern Baptists. “It is the gospel that is the source of our renewal, and it is the gospel that should be our defining characteristic as a people,” Southern Baptist Convention President J.D. Greear told the SBC Executive Committee last fall. “[The gospel] […]
Marijuana opponents prep for legalization push
Illinois lawmakers returned from their spring break poised to introduce legislation to legalize marijuana use for adults. The legalization effort is supported by Gov. J.B. Pritzker, who advocated it throughout his campaign and in his inaugural address. Pritzker and other legalization supporters say marijuana would bring beneficial revenue to the state, including up to $170 […]
Who will protect the church?
What happens to church property when most of its members depart, leaving only an unpopular pastor and a few of his close friends and family to determine its use? Unfortunately, in all too many cases, the congregation essentially shuts down as an active ministry, converts the property to cash, and then pays the remaining funds […]
10-year-old recommends SBC Children’s Ministry Day
Zak McCullar brightened the Executive Committee’s February meeting with his presentation in favor of a Children’s Ministry Day across the Southern Baptist Convention. McCullar, who made a motion supporting the idea during last summer’s SBC annual meeting, spoke to the EC during their final session Feb. 19. The pastor’s son from Alabama said a Children’s […]
Church leaders ‘reimagine’ ministry strategy at Springfield summit
More than 200 IBSA ministry leaders gathered Jan. 22-23 in Springfield for the annual Illinois Leadership Summit. The summit’s large-group sessions and breakouts were focused on revitalizing churches and renewing their commitment to reach their neighbors with the gospel. “Reimagine” was the theme for the conference, which featured teaching by Mark Clifton, senior director of […]
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