Joel H. Newton, 63, died October 11. Newton retired from Woodland Baptist Church in Peoria in March after serving 23 years as its pastor. During his 43 years in ministry, he was active in Baptist life, serving on the Illinois Baptist State Association Board of Directors. During his tenure as pastor, Woodland developed a reputation […]
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Florida team travels to Chicago ‘to see, to serve and to sit’
CHICAGO – The simple act of offering a cup of cold water and lemonade on a hot summer day, served with a smile and a prayer, opened hundreds of hearts to the Gospel in downtown Chicago. That’s how a 19-member mission team from New Philadelphia Ministries in St. Petersburg, Fla., began its week sharing the […]
Ramage to step down as IBDR state director
Arnold Ramage, Illinois Baptist Disaster Relief (IBDR) State Director, will be stepping down from his position effective September 30 due to health challenges. Shannon Ford, IBSA Mission Director, made the announcement to IBDR volunteers in an email on September 25. “Arnold has brought management skills and the heart of a chaplain to his responsibilities,” wrote […]
Board hears plans for expanded collegiate ministry
Springfield | The IBSA Board of Directors met Sept. 16 and heard plans for expanded collegiate ministry in 2026 during what was likely Nate Adams’ final report to them as executive director. Adams announced his retirement plans in February, with a new executive director expected to be in place when the board meets in March […]
Collecting blessings: Time to bring ministry supplies
“Bless!” an Illinois Baptist friend says frequently, having picked up the abbreviated version of “bless your heart.” Well, it’s time to bless again. As messengers prepare to come to Springfield for the 2025 IBSA Annual Meeting, Nov. 4-5, their churches are invited to gather supplies for IBSA ministries, pack a box, and send it to […]
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