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The roar of the crowd

July 31, 2023 By Andrei Marinho

Recently I ran a 10k with my pregnant wife. When we signed up for the race in Orlando, Cassidy wasn’t pregnant. After checking with her obstetrician, we decided that it would be fine for her to “walk” the race. We would walk it together. This was a challenge because we tried to keep a certain […]

Are the kids alright?

July 24, 2023 By Meredith Flynn

Meredith Flynn

I spent every Wednesday night of my childhood at church. From children’s choir to Girls in Action, where I learned about missionaries, it was a night focused on education and learning to live out my faith. And for a few weeks in my teen years, Wednesday night was when I learned to talk about that […]

‘Sound of Freedom’ ignites passion to end human trafficking

July 18, 2023 By Lindsey Yoder

Lindsey Yoder

Something’s brewing. I don’t know exactly what it is, but God is at work. I have a part to play in ending injustice. That’s how I felt after watching the new movie “Sound of Freedom.” It’s the story of a Homeland Security agent who risks his own life to rescue children from the devastating cycle […]

A view from the living room

July 7, 2023 By Nate Adams

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 […]

Let’s be honest about church

June 30, 2023 By Meredith Flynn

Meredith Flynn

My daughter said, “I don’t want to go to church tomorrow.” Nothing quiets post-dinner chatter quicker than a 7-year-old’s honesty. Eyes wide, my mind reached for the right response. It was the first time I can remember one of our girls admitting ambivalence about church, but it wasn’t that surprising. It had been a full […]

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Meredith Flynn

My rooftop vision

Meredith Flynn

If seasons had titles, this one would be “the summer of new roofs.” Hailstorms on consecutive Sundays last spring gave way to early morning hammering across our neighborhood this summer, as home after home received a brand-new roof. We hadn’t given much thought to the hail or its fallout until we started seeing the “approved” […]

Eric Reed

Leaders object as ethnic staff cuts sink in

Eric Reed

The story of David and the little ewe lamb comes to mind, as staff cuts at the SBC Executive Committee sink in. Among the five full-time staff and two contract workers terminated to save money, two were heads of ethnic ministries. For a denomination that has seen significant growth among ethnic groups and language ministries […]

‘But not here’: Illinois’ cry one year after Roe ended

Lisa Misner

“A new and vibrant culture of life is being established in our nation after decades of death caused by Roe v. Wade,” the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission’s Brent Leatherwood said at the one-year anniversary of overturning Roe in June. “That is worth celebrating.” Culture of life? In other states perhaps, but not here. Not […]

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Mattoon church marks 75th

Illinois Baptist Staff

First Southern Baptist Church of Mattoon celebrated 75 years in a special service Sept. 10. Pastor John Coin preached and also provided smoked meats for the anniversary dinner. IBSA Executive Director Nate Adams was on hand to present a plaque honoring the milestone. Also present were John and Julie Calio who served the church for […]

News

New officers were elected at the 2023 ERLC Trustees’ meeting in Nashville on Sept. 12-13. (Left to right) Kevin Smith will serve as chairperson; Amy Pettway will serve as secretary and Tony Beam will serve as vice chair. ERLC photo

Illinois trustee aids ERLC bylaw change

Illinois Baptist Staff

ERLC trustees approved bylaw revisions focused on the relationship between the president and the board, simplifying access to financial information and clarifying areas of decision making that require full board participation. Some of the issues were raised during the administration of former president Russell Moore and at the time of his departure. A workgroup including […]

Awbrey joins IBSA Growth Team

Peters joins IBSA as zone consultant

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Mission

Metro East church plant hosts multiplication meeting

Metro East church plant hosts multiplication meeting

Ben Jones

Pastors and church leaders from around the Metro East area gathered in Collinsville May 17 for the second Multiply Illinois Hub. These quarterly regional events are designed to encourage and equip those interested in church multiplication. Heights Community Church, planted in 2016, hosted the gathering in their newly renovated home. With the St. Louis skyline […]

Sallateeska baptism demonstrates SBC connections

A first-time ministry to migrant workers is very fruitful

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