Doug Morrow challenged messengers at the IBSA Annual Meeting to think eternally. Before introducing a slate of Illinois Baptists to give testimonials about interactions with the Baptist Foundation of Illinois (BFI), the Executive Director said, “The real impact is in people’s lives. What I want you to observe is dependent on whether we can see […]
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Six churches to affiliate at Annual Meeting
Messengers to the IBSA Annual Meeting in November will be asked to affirm the affiliation of six churches with the state association. The churches have been interviewed by the Credentials Committee, including their support for the Cooperative Program and agreement with the Baptist Faith & Message. Four of the six churches are in metro Chicago. […]
Mattoon church marks 75th
First Southern Baptist Church of Mattoon celebrated 75 years in a special service Sept. 10. Pastor John Coin preached and also provided smoked meats for the anniversary dinner. IBSA Executive Director Nate Adams was on hand to present a plaque honoring the milestone. Also present were John and Julie Calio who served the church for […]
Awbrey joins IBSA Growth Team
Michael Awbrey joined the IBSA Growth Team as a Leadership Development Director October 1. He has served as Associate Pastor for Family Discipleship at Tremont Baptist Church for ten years. The Texas native holds a Bachelors in Religious Studies from East Texas Baptist University, and a Master of Divinity from Baptist Missionary Association Theological Seminary […]
Peters joins IBSA as zone consultant
Jonathan Peters is the new consultant for Zone 8, covering Metro East and Gateway Associations. He has served as Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church of Columbia since 1998. The Chicago native became a Christian while a student at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. He is a graduate of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Peters and […]
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