The Illinois Baptist State Association will join two lawsuits involving religious liberty issues for the purpose of protecting Southern Baptist churches in the state. The IBSA Board of Directors voted to participate in the litigation in its fall meeting Sept. 10. One case involves zoning regulations that prohibit churches and church plants from being located […]
In appreciation of Bill Weedman 1937-2019
William “Bill” Weedman is being remembered fondly by Illinois Baptists following his death Thursday, September 12, 2019 at a hospice facility in Springfield, Ill. Weedman, 81, retired as IBSA senior associate executive director in October 2006 after 28 years’ service at IBSA. Prior to his lengthy tenure, he pastored churches in Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois. […]
Making church a safer place: New IBSA training helps ministry leaders prevent sexual abuse
“You’re not going to leave this training feeling uplifted.” Mark Emerson introduced a new IBSA workshop on creating a safe environment for children with a sobering series of statistics: -90% of sexual abuse victims are abused by someone they know and trust. -66% of those victims don’t report the abuse until they are an adult. […]
Bishop takes bold stand; bars IL lawmakers from Communion over abortion bill
Springfield | Bishop Thomas John Paprocki of the Diocese of Springfield has barred Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan and Senate President John Cullerton from receiving Communion in the Diocese for their efforts to ensure the passage of Senate Bill 25, the Reproductive Health Act (RHA), and House Bill 40, An Act Concerning Abortion. Any Catholic […]
Reproductive Health Act goes to governor for his signature
In a vote May 31, the Illinois Senate approved legislation to expand abortion in the state. The Reproductive Health Act, SB 25, passed by the House May 28, now goes to Gov. JB Pritzker who has said he will sign it when it reaches his desk. Pritzker released a statement hailing the bill’s passage in […]
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