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Millennials: Generation marked by shifting political, social views

February 23, 2018 By Illinois Baptist Staff

Younger evangelicals, Rick Santorum said, aren’t as engaged in some issues, specifically abortion, as their parents. The implication: That disconnect could impact how they vote. Read…

Wi-Fi, Facebook lead church trends Survey finds Twitter, online giving are less popular options

February 20, 2018 By Baptist Press

A new survey from LifeWay Research found 68% of Protestant churches provide Wi-Fi for both guests and staff, and 84% have a website and a Facebook page. Fewer—16%—have ventured on Twitter. Read…

After Sutherland Springs, churches face ‘new normal;’ LifeWay’s Rainer finds significant shifts in security measures

February 19, 2018 By Thom Rainer

The president and CEO of LifeWay Christians Resources, Thom Rainer, conducted online surveys about how churches are operating within their new normal related to church security.  Read…

Pregnancy centers protect mission Pro-life advocates in Illinois file brief on their behalf

February 12, 2018 By Lisa Misner

More than 20 pregnancy centers in Illinois have filed a friend-of-the-court brief in support of California pregnancy centers that are facing a challenge to their mission to provide abortion alternatives. Read…

New Poll: nurses # 1 Clergy falls to ninth on honesty list

February 7, 2018 By Illinois Baptist Staff

When Gallup’s annual survey of Americans’ view of the honesty and ethics of various professions was released late last year, it included bad news for ministers.  Read…

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Featured Columns

Meredith Flynn

Post-it on your heart

Meredith Flynn

Several months ago, I wrote Isaiah 26:3 on a yellow Post-it note and stuck it on my desk next to my laptop. “You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you” (ESV). At the time (and still, if I’m honest), I was overwhelmed by a big project […]

AI

What should we make of AI?

Ben Jones

What should we make of AI? Artificial Intelligence (AI) has steadily pushed its way to the front of the “another change I didn’t ask for” line. The talking tech heads promise AI is a silver bullet, but over the past year I haven’t shaken the uneasy feeling we humans might be on the receiving end […]

God is busy with our kids. Join in.

Scott Foshie

“We will not hide them from their children, but will tell a future generation the praiseworthy acts of the LORD, his might, and the wondrous works he has performed.” ─ Psalm 78:4 God is reaching a new generation of Christ followers. All over Illinois, thousands upon thousands of children, youth, and adults are seeking the […]

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Deasy retires, heads for hills

Illinois Baptist Staff

Springfield | Jeff Deasy and his wife, Kathy, are headed home to Tennessee following his retirement after 10 years as IBSA Administrative Director for Operations. He oversaw finances, human resources, and properties. Their ministry began with pastoral leadership in worship in the Volunteer State. Then they spent 20 years with the International Mission Board in […]

News

AI questions

AI and your church: 4 practical prompts to start using this week

Mark MacDonald

Artificial Intelligence isn’t replacing church communicators, it’s simply helping the good ones work smarter. Tools like ChatGPT (and similar) can become a creative ministry partner that helps you understand audience, brainstorm fresh ideas and create content that connects. But only if you ask the right questions. CAUTION: don’t let AI do most of the work. […]

Pastors, church leaders encouraged to participate in church compensation survey

SBC sees attendance, baptism gains amid membership declines

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Mission

“While we have not yet arrived at the destination we envision, I believe we are clearly headed in the right direction,” said IMB President Paul Chitwood to trustees in the May 22 plenary session. IMB Photo

IMB trustees appoint new missionaries, elect first woman chair

Leslie Caldwell

Richmond | International Mission Board trustees approved 65 fully funded missionaries for appointment during their May 21-22 meeting near Richmond, Virginia. The missionaries approved for appointment will be recognized during a Sending Celebration on Tuesday, June 10, at 10:08 a.m. CDT in conjunction with the Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting in Dallas. The event will […]

Metro East church plant hosts multiplication meeting

Sallateeska baptism demonstrates SBC connections

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