Ethics and Religious Liberty President Russell Moore addressed northern Illinois church leaders at an October meeting at Hillcrest Baptist Church in Country Club Hills. Moore was the featured speaker at the Friday evening session of the annual All Church Equipping Conference, sponsored by the Chicago Metro Association and the association’s African American Pastors’ Fellowship. “This […]
U.S. leaders rally behind persecuted Christians
Letter urges genocide designation in Myanmar Southern Baptist Convention President J.D. Greear joined a coalition of leaders asking U.S. officials to label persecution in Myanmar “genocide.” In a letter to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, more than 70 humanitarian and faith leaders said Myanmar’s military-led campaign against Rohingya Muslims and other religious minorities qualifies as […]
Ministers’ Wives annual gathering to focus on prayer
IBSA ministers’ wives will meet for brunch and encouragement on Nov. 7 at First Baptist Church, Maryville. The annual gathering will emphasize prayer this year, said coordinator Stevi Smith. “God is stirring in me the necessity for intimate and intentional prayer for our pastor husbands,” said Smith, whose husband, David, is pastor of First Baptist […]
Great state, great need
When Illinois Baptists gather Nov. 7-8, a familiar refrain will be in the air. No, not the state song, although “Illinois, Illinois” certainly fits the meeting’s theme. The 2018 IBSA Annual Meeting at First Baptist Church, Maryville, will observe our state’s bicentennial as part of a celebration of God’s work through Illinois Baptist churches across […]
Pastors’ Conference set for Nov. 6-7
The annual IBSA Pastors’ Conference will kick off Nov. 6 at First Baptist Church in Maryville under the theme “Blazing New Trails.” Four preachers will explore themes from Rev. 2:1-5: “Write to the angel of the church in Ephesus: Thus says the one who holds the seven stars in his right hand and who walks […]
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