Taking the platform to deliver his report, Doug Morrow, Executive Director of the Baptist Foundation of Illinois, said, “You’ve heard me address this body now for 15 years. You can read the statistics; you can see the graphs… What I’d like to do is just have a little bit of a conversation.” Joining him was […]
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Illinois Baptists oppose sports betting
Springfield | Messengers to the November 4-5 IBSA Annual Meeting were presented with five resolutions by the Resolutions and Christian Life Committee which were overwhelmingly approved. They ranged from honoring the retiring Executive Director to warning of the dangers of sports gambling. The Resolution on Sports Gambling came while the issue was in the spotlight. […]
Panel at Annual Meeting to address campus ministry
Springfield | A panel of campus ministry leaders will address gospel opportunities among the young adults at Illinois’ many colleges at the IBSA Annual Meeting in Springfield Nov. 4-5. The special focus is one of four highlights on the program that also celebrates the centennial anniversaries of the SBC’s Cooperative Program and Baptist Faith & […]
Kimbrough moves to Lake Sallateeska
Springfield | Streator Baptist Camp manager Jacob Kimbrough will become the new manager for Lake Sallateeska Baptist Camp, following the departure of Brock Vandever in October. “Jacob’s leadership at Streator camp these past five years has been exemplary,” IBSA Associate Executive Director Mark Emerson said. “He was able to build upon the momentum of the […]
Retired Pastor Joel Newton dies at 63
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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