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U.S. Supreme Court:Fully staffed Court poised to rule on religious liberty issues

January 20, 2018 By Illinois Baptist Staff

While Gorsuch’s presence on the Supreme Court was a victory for religious freedom advocates, mixed results from other courts could indicate a contentious year ahead, and new territory for the church to navigate. Read…

Pregnancy centers face pivotal moment

January 17, 2018 By Tom Strode

A California law would require pro-life pregnancy centers to notify women of abortion services available elsewhere. The Supreme Court’s decision expected this spring could have implications in Illinois and nationwide. Read…

The #Metoo movement: Silent no more, abuse victims speak out

January 12, 2018 By Illinois Baptist Staff

On social media, #metoo became a rallying cry for women who have been abused or oppressed or pushed aside or used by men in power. When Time named their most influential people of 2017, “the silence breakers” topped the list. Read…

Fewer Christians vote Moore

December 30, 2017 By Illinois Baptist Staff

Judge Roy Moore’s narrow defeat in a special election Dec. 12 was attributed by one Southern Baptist leader to lower turnout by evangelical voters. Read…

Baker gets High Court hearing

December 29, 2017 By Baptist Press

Religious liberty advocates left the U.S. Supreme Court Dec. 5 with some hope that the justices would rule in favor of a Colorado cake artist who refused to design a wedding cake for a same-sex wedding celebration Read…

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How your Church can cultivate an evangelistic culture

Mark Emerson

A renewal of evangelistic zeal is dependent first on the Holy Spirit. When he finds a people who are open to his work and eager to share their faith, the Spirit opens doors for gospel conversations and readies the waters for baptism. IBSA’s Mark Emerson said there are vital ways for churches to encourage an […]

Christ Washing the Disciples' Feet by Benvenuto Tisi da Garofalo (Public Domain/Wiki Commons)

Half-stepping for Jesus

Eric Reed

A pastor-friend called me just before Easter. “We’re having a joint Maundy Thursday service with the church down the street,” he told me. “Their minister said he’d rather not have the foot washing, because feet are gross. He wants to wash hands instead.” “Hands?!” I erupted. “That’s Pilate!” “What?” “Pilate! That’s Pilate, washing his hands […]

Evangelism matters

Doug Munton

Once, some years ago, our family drove to the mall. Do you remember malls? When we arrived at the parking lot, our kids piled out of the minivan. Except one didn’t. My wife gasped, “Where is Rachel?” Somehow, in the confusion and mayhem of loading the family of six into the vehicle, we left our […]

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More than a mission trip: Encounters from the border

Rita Klundt

Editor’s note: A team of women from Illinois Baptist churches spent a week with the Send Relief Center in Laredo, Texas. The center, operated by the North American Mission Board, has served thousands of “the least of these,” migrants and refugees at the Rio Grande border with Mexico. Today, about 20 people arrive each week. […]

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Where's Scott?

Where’s Foshie? He’s on a listening tour─ all over Illinois

Illinois Baptist Staff

Updated April 1, 2026 | Waldo has nothing on Scott Foshie. The new IBSA Executive Director is traveling Illinois, wedging listening sessions with pastors and associational leaders into a busy onboarding schedule. “At every meeting, I have been humbled by the love and support for our Illinois Baptist Team,” Foshie said. He is well known […]

After Moody sues, Chicago opens teaching intern spots to students

Former SBC President Steve Gaines dies at 68

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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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