Asia Bibi released from Pakistan’s death row The release of Asia Bibi, a Christian woman imprisoned for almost nine years on blasphemy charges, was cause for celebration and caution among religious freedom advocates worldwide. “She cannot be released openly,” said an attorney for the American Center for Law and Justice. “If she is, there’s no […]
Calling all pioneers: IBSA Annual Meeting starts today
“Pioneering Spirit” is the theme of the 2018 IBSA Annual Meeting, kicking off Nov. 7 at First Baptist Church in Maryville. The meeting will highlight the four challenges put before churches at last year’s meeting: go new places, engage new people, make new sacrifices, and develop new leaders. Visitors to the meeting will also be […]
Shifting evangelical voting bloc unlikely to pivot in midterm election
Most white evangelical voters plan to vote Republican in Tuesday’s midterm elections, according to research by PRRI, including many of those 18-29 years old. But the voting bloc is changing, researchers say. “White evangelical protestants have certainly been a powerful force in American politics for a couple of generations since the ‘80s and (Ronald) Reagan, […]
Work in progress: The future of local Baptist associations
Every organization that exists for a significant amount of time will eventually be confronted with the need to renew its passion, reimagine its impact, and re-engineer its purpose. The local Baptist association, now more than 300 years old, is no exception. This summer, a national study committee completed the most recent research on associations, presenting […]
Bicentennial churches celebrate milestone anniversaries
Clear Creek Baptist Association recognized two churches for 200-plus years of service at their annual meeting in October. Shiloh Baptist Church in Mounds and Jonesboro First Baptist Church are two of four “Illinois Bicentennial Churches” that have been existence since the time of Illinois’ statehood in 1818. Shiloh was established in 1817, and FBC Jonesboro […]
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