When Pastor Kenyatta Smith’s church moved into their new building, an important piece was missing. The former Catholic church had no baptistry. Another Chance Church, which Smith planted in 2012, got around it by bringing in an inflatable pool when someone was ready to be baptized. Last year, that was often. The church baptized 52 […]
Illinois Churches
Taking prayer on the road in Chicagoland
“A bus tour is a good way to see the neighborhoods we’ll be praying for,” said Cheryl Dorsey, prayer coordinator for the Chicago Metro Baptist Association. “As we travel between churches, we will review the social and spiritual profile of the neighborhoods, praying en route for those communities.” This was the fifth year Dorsey and […]
Chicago prayer conference hits the road
Every January for the past five years, the Chicago Metro Baptist Association has hosted a prayer conference for churches in the region. This year, however, instead of a conference, CMBA will commemorate the day of prayer on a bus tour through Chicagoland. “I wanted to celebrate our fifth year as a milestone,” said Cheryl Dorsey, […]
Chicago churches offer gospel guidance for life’s biggest questions
More than 800 churches in Chicagoland are committed to help people in their communities answer pressing questions about life and God. In January and February, congregations across northern Illinois will “Explore God” through a series of sermons and small group meetings designed to start gospel-focused conversations. Scott Nichols is part of the steering committee for […]
Disaster Relief responds after Taylorville tornado
Illinois Baptist Disaster Relief (IBDR) volunteers were in Taylorville one day after an EF-3 tornado damaged 500 structures there. The Dec. 1 storms, rare this late in the year, affected several central Illinois communities. The most severe damage was in Christian County, where at least 26 people were injured. Disaster Relief teams mobilized to Taylorville […]
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