Grace Family Church celebrated its second anniversary in early 2021 with a worship service in the Art Deco theater they’ve called home for the last few months. But the young church has already been planted twice. At least, that’s how it feels to Pastor Jorge Rodriguez. Originally from Caracas, Venezuela, Rodriguez later lived in Chicago […]
Mission
Anxious? Don’t miss your shot!
I got infected with a bad case of “buck fever” this past fall. I had heard about individuals getting so amped seeing horns that they couldn’t shoot straight; but I honestly thought that could never happen to me. I grew up in the country shooting squirrels and skeet. I wrongly assumed that that experience would […]
2021 Forecast: Use ‘gap analysis,’ small-scale missions to help people looking for hope
Editor’s note: For the January 1 issue of the Illinois Baptist, IBSA leaders shared their thoughts on the challenges and opportunities facing the church in 2021. Carmen Halsey, IBSA director of leadership development In 2021, churches have a pivotal role as communities recover and rebuild. They will be the bridges that carry hurting people to […]
2021 Forecast: Hope for the year ahead
Editor’s note: For the January 1 issue of the Illinois Baptist, pastors and leaders from IBSA shared their thoughts on the challenges and opportunities facing the church in 2021. You’ll see them here every Wednesday this month. Rayden Hollis, pastor, Red Hill Church, Edwardsville A recent “Thanksgiving Song” by musician Ben Rector sums up 2020 […]
Illinois Disaster Relief delivers $1.5 million in food and goods
Editor’s note: This story was updated Feb. 2 with additional information and statistics from 2020. Across Illinois | Just as the semi-truck full of food pulled into the parking lot at Second Baptist Church, the skies opened up, said Pastor Chris Sedabres. Even as the rain poured down, people came to the church to receive […]
- 1
- 2
- 3
- …
- 45
- Next Page »