“We live in a culture of distraction,” Melissa Spoelstra told the women gathered at the November 8 IBSA Ministers’ Wives Luncheon. This year’s theme was “Finding Peace in the Purpose of Jesus.” Any number of things can create distractions and cause harm to your walk with God she warned. “Just like we do physical hygiene, […]
BCHFS: Redemption and transformation
“Matthew 9:36, that’s a verse that’s become very important to me.” So said Kevin Carrothers, Executive Director of Baptist Children’s Home and Family Services (BCHFS), as he delivered his report to messengers at the IBSA Annual Meeting in reference to his first months in the role. Reciting the verse, its relevance became clear, “When he […]
BFI: Can you see eternity from here?
Doug Morrow challenged messengers at the IBSA Annual Meeting to think eternally. Before introducing a slate of Illinois Baptists to give testimonials about interactions with the Baptist Foundation of Illinois (BFI), the Executive Director said, “The real impact is in people’s lives. What I want you to observe is dependent on whether we can see […]
Annual Sermon: No more PLUM parties
Marion | Have you ever had a PLUM party? Have you ever heard of a PLUM party? In the IBSA Annual Meeting’s Annual Sermon Josh Crisp, pastor of First Baptist Church in Bethalto, introduced what was an unfamiliar term to some but turned out to be a very familiar concept most. Crisp explained that in […]
Dilbeck: Ministry has eternal consequences
Marion | “Get focused and stay focused because your ministry has eternal consequences. You’re dealing with the souls of men and women,” Hance Dilbeck urged pastors attending the 2023 IBSA Annual Meeting. The President and CEO of Guidestone Financial Resources delivered the Wednesday evening message from passages in 1 Timothy chapters 3 and 4, “Paul […]
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