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State lawmakers seek to repeal parental notice law

October 27, 2021 By Lisa Misner

Right to Life Rally

Illinois Right to Life hosted a rally outside the State Capitol in Springfield Tuesday morning hoping to persuade members of the General Assembly to vote against a bill that would repeal the Parental Notice of Abortion Act. Several attended on short notice and held up signs proclaiming, “Hands Off Parental Notice.” But not enough Illinois […]

Floyd resigns EC, after controversial vote

October 14, 2021 By Lisa Misner

Ronnie Floyd at the 2019 SBC Annual Meeting.

Ronnie Floyd, president and CEO of the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee, announced Thursday night (Oct. 14) he will leave the position at the end of October. This comes over a week after the EC voted to waive its attorney-client privilege in the investigation of the EC’s handling of sex abuse claims in the Southern […]

Ministers’ wives to meet for fellowship and blessings

October 13, 2021 By Lisa Misner

My cup overflows

“My Cup Overflows” based on Psalm 23:5 is the theme of the annual IBSA Ministers’ Wives Luncheon. They’ll meet Wednesday, November 3 at the IBSA Building starting at 8:30 a.m. and conclude with lunch. “God led me to the theme because I know from talking to ministers’ wives that ministry can be awesome,” said Jeanette […]

EC votes 44-31 to waive privilege

October 5, 2021 By Lisa Misner

SBC Executive Committee

Meeting Oct. 5 for a second special-called meeting, the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee voted 44 to 31 to waive attorney-client privilege in an investigation to be conducted by Guidepost Solutions. Four members didn’t vote, while six resigned prior to the meeting. The motion to waive attorney-client privilege was made by Jared Wellman, a member […]

EC still divided after special-called meeting, vote postponed again

September 30, 2021 By Lisa Misner

SBC Executive Committee Building

The SBC Executive Committee (EC) voted to spend $1.6 million on the investigation into their own actions concerning sexual abuse in the denomination, but the 86-member panel was divided on a recommendation by the independent firm conducting the probe to waive attorney-client privilege. The recommendation failed in the EC board meeting on Sept. 21, but […]

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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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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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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

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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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