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State enforces ‘trans’ kids acceptance; New guidelines oust foster parents who hold biblical values

June 24, 2017 By Lisa Misner

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services quietly released a new 18-page policy document regarding the “Support and Well-Being of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning (LGBTQ) Children and Youth.”  Read…

Teen walks for freedom: 300-mile journey spotlights human trafficking

June 13, 2017 By Lisa Misner

Lindsey Yoder is walking from her home in Arthur to Nashville, Tennessee to draw attention to the problem of human trafficking.

Rural Illinois | “Sometimes putting one foot in front of another is a lot harder than it sounds.” That’s especially true for 14-year-old Lindsey Yoder who is walking 15 miles a day along the dusty back roads of Illinois—from her home in Arthur to Nashville, Tennessee—in a quest to raise awareness about human trafficking. She […]

Baptist women confront the culture; Priority Conference looks at godly womanhood

May 30, 2017 By Lisa Misner

Carmen Halsey challenged the nearly 600 attenders at the Priority Women’s Conference in Decatur April 28-29, and brought before them speakers who would address tough issues women face today.  Read…

The long, hard journey toward peace

May 24, 2017 By Lisa Misner

Taken in the current context, Gordon Robertson’s documentary is an important picture of the complicated struggle that embroils the Middle East, and of the often arduous journey toward any lasting peace.  Read…

Illinois Senate joins House in approving bill funding tax-payer abortions; governor urged to veto

May 10, 2017 By Lisa Misner

Illinois Senate chambers

The Illinois Senate approved House Bill 40 on May 10, which provides tax-payer funding for abortions, by a vote of 33-22. The bill passed through the House April 25 on a vote of 62-55. It now goes to the governor’s desk to await his signature. The Illinois Family Institute and other pro-life groups are urging […]

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Scott Foshie

Two ways shared service works

Scott Foshie

This month, thousands of messengers and guests from around the SBC will converge in Orlando for our annual time of celebration, prayer, and family decision making. There will be lively debates, nomination speeches, and votes on multiple issues. However, the part I look forward to the most about our family meetings is the fellowship, worship, […]

Blackabys

Less produces more

Eric Reed

Richard Blackaby challenged the IBSA staff at our annual Spiritual Focus Day. “If glorifying God is the goal of life, how do I increase that each year?” For all of us in ministry, especially those who set goals and count results and live by metrics, that’s a tough question. Can we always do more than […]

SBC ’26: What we’re watching

Illinois Baptist Staff

The question at the Illinois Baptist each spring is “What do you think will come up at the convention?” Some things are obvious, because they’re on the agenda—such as the presidential election. Pastors Josh Powell and Willy Rice are in the ring. There have been no surprise announcements so far, unlike 2024 when we had […]

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Standing O for Sandy

Eric Reed

Orlando | Sandy Wisdom-Martin said goodbye to Southern Baptists in Orlando Wednesday (June 10) during her final report to the Convention. Illinois’ favorite daughter will retire from her post as Executive Director-Treasurer of Woman’s Missionary Union (WMU) at the end of the year. “Obedience in this season of my life requires me to be a […]

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Nominees

Nominees sought for IBSA Boards & Committees

Illinois Baptist Staff

The Illinois Baptist State Association is seeking recommendations to fill positions on its boards and committees. To submit a name, complete the Nominating Form found at IBSA.org/about/organization or click here to go directly to the form. IBSA’s Nominating Committee recommends people to serve on the Association’s three boards: IBSA, the Baptist Foundation of Illinois (BFI), and Baptist Children’s Home and […]

SBC: Illinoisans join Crossover outreach

Mohler narrows amendment to preaching, resolution addresses women’s roles

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Mission

“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 […]

Metro East church plant hosts multiplication meeting

Sallateeska baptism demonstrates SBC connections

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