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Gorsuch hears ‘playground case;’ New justice, High Court tackle church-state separation

May 9, 2017 By Illinois Baptist Staff

Senate confirms Neil Gorsuch to Supreme Court

In his first week on the bench, Justice Neil Gorsuch heard what many said could be the most important case of this term, which involves a church-owned preschool’s fight to participate in a state grant program.
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Illinois bill would legalize pot

May 8, 2017 By Illinois Baptist Staff

An amendment that revises the state’s Cannabis Control Act, filed in March, allows the recreational use of marijuana, regulating it like alcohol and legalizing the possession of 28 grams of the drug.  Read…

Food pantry fixer-upper; Church leads in expansion of community outreach

May 6, 2017 By Illinois Baptist Staff

Ailee Taylor felt burdened for her community’s food pantry, which led to her involvement; eventually becoming co-coordinator, and moving to a larger space, and cutting costs. Read…

The rescuers: Two life-saving events in one week

May 5, 2017 By Illinois Baptist Staff

Trevor Clardy punched through the front windshield to pull Dave Booker out of his truck. “Another minute and the cab would have been filled with water,” Booker told the State Journal-Register. Read…

Baptists told, ‘Go West;’ Meeting in Arizona for third time

May 3, 2017 By Illinois Baptist Staff

“I believe Southern Baptists can be used of God to spark a mighty movement of prayer, evangelism, and discipleship across our nation and around the world,” said SBC President Steve Gaines. Read…

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Meredith Flynn

My rooftop vision

Meredith Flynn

If seasons had titles, this one would be “the summer of new roofs.” Hailstorms on consecutive Sundays last spring gave way to early morning hammering across our neighborhood this summer, as home after home received a brand-new roof. We hadn’t given much thought to the hail or its fallout until we started seeing the “approved” […]

Eric Reed

Leaders object as ethnic staff cuts sink in

Eric Reed

The story of David and the little ewe lamb comes to mind, as staff cuts at the SBC Executive Committee sink in. Among the five full-time staff and two contract workers terminated to save money, two were heads of ethnic ministries. For a denomination that has seen significant growth among ethnic groups and language ministries […]

‘But not here’: Illinois’ cry one year after Roe ended

Lisa Misner

“A new and vibrant culture of life is being established in our nation after decades of death caused by Roe v. Wade,” the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission’s Brent Leatherwood said at the one-year anniversary of overturning Roe in June. “That is worth celebrating.” Culture of life? In other states perhaps, but not here. Not […]

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Mattoon church marks 75th

Illinois Baptist Staff

First Southern Baptist Church of Mattoon celebrated 75 years in a special service Sept. 10. Pastor John Coin preached and also provided smoked meats for the anniversary dinner. IBSA Executive Director Nate Adams was on hand to present a plaque honoring the milestone. Also present were John and Julie Calio who served the church for […]

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New officers were elected at the 2023 ERLC Trustees’ meeting in Nashville on Sept. 12-13. (Left to right) Kevin Smith will serve as chairperson; Amy Pettway will serve as secretary and Tony Beam will serve as vice chair. ERLC photo

Illinois trustee aids ERLC bylaw change

Illinois Baptist Staff

ERLC trustees approved bylaw revisions focused on the relationship between the president and the board, simplifying access to financial information and clarifying areas of decision making that require full board participation. Some of the issues were raised during the administration of former president Russell Moore and at the time of his departure. A workgroup including […]

Awbrey joins IBSA Growth Team

Peters joins IBSA as zone consultant

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Mission

Metro East church plant hosts multiplication meeting

Metro East church plant hosts multiplication meeting

Ben Jones

Pastors and church leaders from around the Metro East area gathered in Collinsville May 17 for the second Multiply Illinois Hub. These quarterly regional events are designed to encourage and equip those interested in church multiplication. Heights Community Church, planted in 2016, hosted the gathering in their newly renovated home. With the St. Louis skyline […]

Sallateeska baptism demonstrates SBC connections

A first-time ministry to migrant workers is very fruitful

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