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Culture

Church offers comfort after Florida attack

March 7, 2018 By Baptist Press

Four days after a gunman killed 17 students and staff members at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, the church home of several of the victims gathered for worship. Read…

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…

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Featured Columns

Doug Munton

Something bigger than ‘us’

Doug Munton

The longer I live, the more I value connecting with others. I see that I am part of something bigger than me and that I need the contributions of others in my life and in the work of the kingdom of God. This is why I am excited about joining with other Illinois Baptists at […]

Scott Foshie

An honest word about our CP giving

Scott Foshie

The first six months of serving you have been filled with encouragement and hope. God is bringing a new season of harvest across our state, with rising attendance, baptisms, and outreach opportunities. We are answering his invitation to join him in his work as we say “yes” to opportunities to show up in the lives […]

What if leadership isn’t the main issue?

Carmen Halsey-Menghini

Recently, I’ve been reflecting on something Henry Blackaby said: “The church doesn’t have a leadership problem; it has a discipleship problem.” I’ve found myself thinking about that, especially when talking with pastors of smaller churches who are discouraged because they don’t see enough people stepping into leadership roles. What if the question isn’t “Why aren’t […]

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Something bigger than ‘us’

Doug Munton

The longer I live, the more I value connecting with others. I see that I am part of something bigger than me and that I need the contributions of others in my life and in the work of the kingdom of God. This is why I am excited about joining with other Illinois Baptists at […]

News

Ministry fair

Ministry fair makes connections

Kayla Houchin

Marion | Woman’s Missionary Union (WMU) of Williamson Baptist Association held their third annual Ministry Fair in September. “It started as something new and different as a way to connect our churches and people in the churches with ministries in the area,” said Tammy Samples, WMU leadership team member. “We wanted them to see how […]

Cooperative Program giving remains the same year over year

Tully recalls early promise of Wisdom-Martin

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Mission

World Cup scores for digital witness

Illinois Baptist Staff

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup roared to a close and Spain left holding the trophy, Southern Baptist churches and missionaries around the world prayed for impact that outlasts the hardware. Southern Baptists mission boards joined churches and associations in digital and in-person outreach, as North America hosted the World Cup for the first time […]

IMB trustees appoint new missionaries, elect first woman chair

Metro East church plant hosts multiplication meeting

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