Springfield | Redefine your measurements for success if you want to reach the next generation, said Seth Conerly, pastor of Metro Community Church. Conerly, who has served in church planting, megachurch ministry, and revitalization settings across the South and Midwest, told Illinois Leadership Summit attenders that many pastors feel pressure to measure effectiveness by attendance […]
Five reasons churches struggle to reach the next generation: ILS26
Editor’s note: The 2026 Illinois Leadership Summit, held in Springfield January 20-21, featured four main session speakers discussing the hard work needed to reach the next generation. This is the first of four articles, published weekly, based on those messages. Churches hoping to engage younger generations must move beyond comfort, familiarity, and fear, according to […]
Carole’s short retirement
Springfield | After serving IBSA nearly 27 years, Administrative Coordinator Carole Doom retired on January 2, 2026. However, she won’t be missed for long. Doom will return in mid-January to serve with the Operations Team in a part-time role, three-days a week, as a ministry coordinator. During her tenure with IBSA, she’s been part of […]
Reaching ‘Across State Lines’ could save lives
Many Americans have observed a profound cultural shift since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade with the Dobbs decision in June 2022, deepening divisions between pro-life and pro-choice states. In pro-choice states like Illinois—which had already enacted multiple protective laws for abortion access—leaders pledged to expand those protections further. They have kept that […]
Deadly serious, but fun
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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