“Eight years ago [Halsey] met Pastor Ortiz and found him to be a man who was not just a good pastor but a man with a great missionary heart who desired to start churches,” Cloyd said. Read…
Mission
Crews aid recovery; Storm impact felt across Illinois
Illinois Baptist Disaster Relief teams responded in the wake of tornadoes that tore across the state Feb. 28, leaving several communities to pick up the pieces. Volunteer teams worked largely on chainsaw projects, removing damaged limbs and clearing debris. In Elkville, located 20 minutes north of Carbondale, volunteers from Metro East, Saline, and Williamson Baptist […]
The Cooperative Program: We neglect it to our own peril
The Cooperative Program ought not be a sacred cow, but it is close to one for me. Begun by Southern Baptists nearly a century ago, it has proven to be a most effective and enduring way to support our collective ministry and mission work. I often visit with leaders of other evangelical denominations who are […]
2017 Children’s Ministry Day: Made for good works
More than 1,100 children and grown-up volunteers braved chilly temperatures and the threat of snow Saturday, March 11, to serve through a variety of hands-on missions projects on Children’s Ministry Day. Read…
Following the Savior; An Easter essay in words & pictures
On a chilly morning beside the Jordan River, IBSA’s Pat Pajak encouraged the Illinois pastors and spouses touring Israel with him to “follow the dust of your Rabbi.” The ancient phrase described the privilege accounted students who walked closely behind their Jewish teachers. How much more so is it a privilege for those who follow Jesus, […]
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