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Retreat for deaf women at Sallateeska

January 31, 2025 By Illinois Baptist Staff

Retreat for deaf women

Lake Sallateeska Baptist Camp will serve as the site for a retreat especially for deaf women. The event set for March 21-23 is led by Unveiled Heart and Breakthrough Corner Ministries. It focuses on soul care. With about 400,000 deaf and hearing-impaired people in Illinois, the need for ministry is great. Special speakers include the […]

Pro-life advocates mark anniversary, gains

January 29, 2025 By Lisa Misner

Annual March for Life

Washington, D. C. | The month of January saw a slate of mostly encouraging actions for the pro-life movement including the closure of abortion facilities in Illinois, restoration of the Mexico City Policy, the March for Life, and more. Jan. 24 marked the 52nd Annual March for Life in Washington, D.C. which included several Southern […]

ERLC calls pending ruling ‘monumental’ for transitioning minors

January 14, 2025 By Baptist Press

U.S. Supreme Court building

Washington, D.C. | Protestors on both sides of the debate massed outside the U.S. Supreme Court building Dec. 4, chanting and singing “Sweet Caroline” loud enough to drown out the reporters’ live shots. Inside, the justices heard arguments in a case which will determine the constitutionality of a Tennessee law banning gender transition procedures for […]

Assisted suicide bill pending

December 29, 2024 By Illinois Baptist Staff

Illinois Capitol interior

Nine Illinois state senators have signed on as co-sponsors of an assisted suicide bill (SB 3499). First introduced in February, the bill establishes qualifications and guidelines for terminally ill patients to end their lives. The latest senator joined the list Nov. 11. After several procedural moves, the bill now rests with the assignments committee. The […]

ERLC calls pending ruling ‘monumental’ for trans minors

December 6, 2024 By Baptist Press

BP photo by Roy Burroughs

Washington, D.C. | Protestors on both sides of the debate massed outside the U.S. Supreme Court building Dec. 4, chanting and singing “Sweet Caroline” loud enough to drown out the reporters’ live shots. Inside, the justices heard arguments in a case which will determine the constitutionality of a Tennessee law banning gender transition procedures for […]

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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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