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Eric Reed

Eric Reed: Peace amid chaos: Is that too much to ask?

December 11, 2016 By Eric Reed

The peace this year may not be political. It is certainly not pervasive. But it is providential. And it is deeply personal. In a world of chaos, the Prince of Peace reigns first and foremost in the heart. Read…

A Thanksgiving Prayer in free verse (2016 edition)

November 21, 2016 By Eric Reed

(Editor’s Note: Chicago Tribune columnist Joan Beck annually penned a list of things for which she was grateful, letting lines from a few famous hymns to guide her prayer. With appreciation, we borrow her literary form for our own version again this year.)  As we gather together to count the Lord’s blessings, 396 years after […]

Restoring fractured evangelicalism

November 9, 2016 By Eric Reed

The need of the hour is for evangelicals, Southern Baptists in particular, to process this awkward election theologically-not practically, politically, or emotionally—and identify the kingdom-worthy reasons for future political involvement. What are the few things we will stand for-that will bring us together in the name of Jesus Christ? Read…

Two Americas: Election demonstrates deep divides and challenges ahead for the church

November 9, 2016 By Eric Reed

For Christians, the issue today is how do we live Christ-like, now that the nation has chosen a president after a divisive and nasty two-year contest. “The most important lesson we should learn is that the church must stand against the way politics has become a religion, and religion has become politics,” said Russell Moore. Read…

No more single issue elections

October 13, 2016 By Eric Reed

Vote

In this head-scratcher of election cycles, some evangelicals are valuing other issues as highly as pro-life and religious freedom: What about a candidate’s trustworthiness, honesty, temperament, and character? What is his or her history of relations with dangerous nations, prudence in peacetime or courage in war? Read…

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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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SBC: Three takeaways from Orlando

Eric Reed

Orlando | What could have been a divisive annual meeting proved to be unified in three ways: Messengers voted by large margins on big issues. They approved two measures bringing new attention to gospel ministry for disabled people. Rejecting a slew of efforts to study secondary issues, the convention kept missions and missionaries at the […]

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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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