A lot of people focus on what makes a church grow, but my experience at this country church made me think instead about what makes a church last. Here’s what I observed. At the risk of stating the obvious, a church that lasts simply refuses to quit. They may not be large, or wealthy, or exceptionally gifted, but they are steadfast. Year after year, decade after decade, generation after generation, and sometimes century after century, they simply stay at it. Read…
Nate Adams
Go Church Go!
I think I find Cubs fans so inspiring because I see in them a faint reflection of the same qualities I see in faithful Christians, and churches…a longsuffering group known as Cubs fans have reminded me of a more important group of people whose patient, faithful, hopeful perseverance will eventually be rewarded by victory. Read…
Should I stay or should I go?
It’s just very, very good for our Baptist family in Illinois to be together. As the year draws to a close, it is good for us to assemble, and network, and be inspired, and remember that we are not alone in this mission. Read…
Great Partners
Across the state this month, hundreds of IBSA churches will receive the Mission Illinois Offering, focused on reaching more than 8 million lost people here in our state. Some offerings will total a few hundred dollars, and some several thousand. But together, they help form a powerful partnership in the gospel that gives my prayers joy as well. Read…
MIO: Investing in churches
Now is the time of year when most Illinois Baptist churches are preparing to promote and receive the annual “Mission Illinois Offering,” which is devoted to advancing the gospel among more than eight million lost people, right here in our state. … Local churches are our greatest missionary asset as Illinois Baptists, and our investment in their health, growth, and leaders is as important as planting new churches, reaching college campuses, or meeting human and spiritual needs. Read…