IBSA News

Illinois Baptist State Newspaper

Nate Adams

Working the hill

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For several years now, my oldest son and I have been on a quest to climb the highest mountains in Colorado, known as “14ers” because they exceed 14,000 feet in altitude. We can’t hike every year, but this summer we were able to reach four more summits, bringing our total to thirty-seven. As is often […]

A view from the living room

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Your IBSA building in Springfield has a new living room. When I write “your,” I really do mean it. While the IBSA building provides office space for your IBSA staff, 3085 Stevenson Drive also serves Illinois Baptists from all over the state, throughout the year. It’s your building, and you are welcome! And by “living […]

Proud of my family

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Most of us learn over time that it’s possible to be proud of your family without necessarily being proud of everything every family member does. That’s one way to describe how I feel about my Southern Baptist family as I reflect on the 2023 Southern Baptist Convention I just attended. Almost 13,000 messengers from all […]

SBC: Striking a healthy balance

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A pastor once told me that he didn’t feel he should serve on one of our statewide committees because he wasn’t in complete agreement with the SBC’s Baptist Faith and Message statement. He cited Article VII on “Baptism and the Lord’s Supper.” He said he felt it described what is commonly referred to as “closed […]

‘Let’s go!’ NAMB’s Serve Tour coming to Chicago

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“Let’s go somewhere!” The request from our two-year-old granddaughter surprised me, because at the time we were sitting comfortably on the living room floor, surrounded by her many toys, books, and other amusements. She had our full attention in her playtime. Many of her favorite foods and snacks were nearby. We hadn’t even turned on […]