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Pregnancy clinic planned

November 28, 2019 By Lisa Misner

“We desire to open a pro-life crisis pregnancy resource clinic,” Denny Hydrick, executive director of Baptist Children’s Home and Family Services (BCHFS), announced in his report to messengers at the 2019 IBSA Annual Meeting Nov. 6-7 in Marion. Hydrick shared how since the ministry’s founding in 1919 it has adapted, added, or adjusted to meet […]

Stewardship plan provides life-long care

November 21, 2019 By Lisa Misner

“God has given us all we need to impact our world for his glory,” said Leah Honnen, after putting a Life Stewardship Plan in place through the Baptist Foundation of Illinois. Honnen and her husband, John, told messengers at the IBSA Annual Meeting they began working with Doug Morrow, the Foundation’s executive director, when they […]

Protests meet abortion clinic opening in Metro East

October 22, 2019 By Lisa Misner

Prolife advocates stood outside the black metal fence of a new abortion clinic in Fairview Heights as its operators, Planned Parenthood, and their supporters cut the ribbon on the new 18,000-square-foot facility Oct. 21. The clinic, built secretly in the Metro East city and revealed only a few weeks ago, could become the largest abortion […]

Abortions likely to increase in Illinois due to new clinic

October 18, 2019 By Lisa Misner

Fairview Heights | A massive new abortion clinic built in secret in Metro East Illinois is expected to open October 23 and draw more than 11,000 clients annually from a multi-state region. The Fairview Heights clinic is just 13 miles from St. Louis, where officials have threatened to close the last remaining abortion clinic in […]

Clinic helps make Illinois abortion destination

October 4, 2019 By Lisa Misner

New Planned Parenthood Clinic in Fairview Heights

Updated October 9, 2019 With a very large abortion clinic set to open in Metro East, Illinois is becoming a destination for women from neighboring states with stricter abortion laws. The opening, expected in October, is causing controversy in Fairview Heights, where it was built in secret. Fairview Heights Mayor Mark Kupsky told the Belleville […]

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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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