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EC elects officers, amends abuse funding before convention

June 13, 2022 By Lisa Misner

Rolland Slade, right, outgoing chairman of the SBC Executive Committee, is thanked by Willie McLaurin, interim president and CEO of the EC, during a meeting June 13 in Anaheim. Slade completed a two-year term as chair. Photo by Adam Covington

Rolland Slade smiled broadly as he was handed a crystal gavel marking the end of his tenure as chairman of the SBC Executive Committee. The EC, currently comprised of 68 members, met June 13 in Anaheim and online, one-day before the SBC’s Annual Meeting, to elect new officers make budget adjustments prior to its presentation. […]

Hotline established for abuse claims

May 26, 2022 By Lisa Misner

Hotline

Less than 24-hours after announcing the SBC Executive Committee (EC) would work with Guidepost Solutions to enter into an agreement to establish a hotline for individuals affected by sexual abuse within Southern Baptist churches, the hotline was established. The number is (202) 864-5578. A joint statement released May 25 by the Executive Committee, Guidepost Solutions, […]

Possible overturn of Roe draws renewed pro-life commitment in Illinois

May 4, 2022 By Lisa Misner

Unidentified participants at the 16th annual Walk for Life marching down Market street holding pro life signs and banners.

The May 2 leak of a draft U.S. Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson that would overturn Roe v. Wade continues to reverberate across the country. In Illinois, a state where abortion has been codified into law, elected officials have reacted strongly even though abortion’s legality would remain the status quo. But pro-life leaders […]

Why pro-life action is needed now

May 3, 2022 By Lisa Misner

Why pro-life action is needed now

This summer the U.S. Supreme Court is to release a landmark decision in a Mississippi case that could weaken or overturn Roe v. Wade, the 1973 ruling that made abortion legal in the United States. A draft of that purported decision was leaked to the press May 2, which would overturn Roe v. Wade and […]

Illinois House passes resolution condemning pro-life advocates

April 5, 2022 By Lisa Misner

Interior of the Illinois State House (Capitol Building)

With the spring session of the Illinois General Assembly scheduled to end April 8, a flurry of new pieces of legislation were introduced. They included four resolutions supporting abortion, one even condemned pro-life Illinoisans, plus an amendment to protect the licenses of doctors and nurses who perform abortions that were suspended by other states. Three […]

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Warning: Deadly serious, but fun

Deadly serious, but fun

Lisa Misner

Last year, Illinois ranked 17th on Wallet Hub’s list of best states to live in based on 51 key indicators. Health and safety were among those factors, of which Illinois ranked 30th. But we’re a fun state. Illinois’ family fun rank was listed at 2nd. Still, there was a catch. A fun state to live […]

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Trey’s new family

Valarie Veteto

“I’m not religious.” She spoke the words as soon as I pulled a chair beside her hospital bed. “That’s okay,” I replied, unsure if anyone had ever been so direct. I whispered an arrow prayer to the Lord for wisdom: Please help me say the right thing, Lord—Your words, not mine. She reclined in the […]

The real Christmas angels

Melissa Spoelstra

An angel accented the top of our family’s Christmas tree each year when I was growing up. This regal figure featured a golden gown, wings and a halo. Angels have become a common part of Christmas décor, but they are rarely portrayed accurately according to Scripture. Angels are not winged cherubs playing harps and sitting […]

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Lisa Misner

Last year, Illinois ranked 17th on Wallet Hub’s list of best states to live in based on 51 key indicators. Health and safety were among those factors, of which Illinois ranked 30th. But we’re a fun state. Illinois’ family fun rank was listed at 2nd. Still, there was a catch. A fun state to live […]

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Farewells in Rehoboth, Louisville

Illinois Baptist Staff

Rehoboth Baptist Association saw two of its top ministry leaders retire at the end of 2025, Director of Missions (DOM) Joe Lawson and Administrative Assistant Theresa Flowers.  Both served over 25 years with Flowers joining the association in November 1999 and Lawson becoming DOM in May 2000. They retired on December 31. Lawson is also […]

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“While we have not yet arrived at the destination we envision, I believe we are clearly headed in the right direction,” said IMB President Paul Chitwood to trustees in the May 22 plenary session. IMB Photo

IMB trustees appoint new missionaries, elect first woman chair

Leslie Caldwell

Richmond | International Mission Board trustees approved 65 fully funded missionaries for appointment during their May 21-22 meeting near Richmond, Virginia. The missionaries approved for appointment will be recognized during a Sending Celebration on Tuesday, June 10, at 10:08 a.m. CDT in conjunction with the Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting in Dallas. The event will […]

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