Camp Director Scott Slone came upon a conversation between two junior-highers during a devotional time at Sallateeska, IBSA’s camp facility in southern Illinois. One of the students looked up and said, “Man, this is intense,” Slone remembered. “It was a defining moment for me as I watched this young man process what it truly means to be a disciple of Christ,” said Scott Slone, who pastors First Baptist Church, Elkville. Read…
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Q&A: Sandy Wisdom-Martin elected to lead National WMU
The news spread quickly among Illinois Southern Baptists that one of their own was named to serve as executive director/treasurer of Woman’s Missionary Union. Sandy Wisdom-Martin, an Illinois native who grew up near the small town of Marissa, was unanimously elected by the WMU executive board at a special-called meeting July 29-30 in Birmingham, Ala. Read…
Pastor ‘Date Night’ aims to encourage
An August 12 event for pastors and their wives gave around 70 couples an opportunity to enjoy a meal, be encouraged, and laugh together about some of the challenges of ministry life. All without paying for a babysitter. The “Pastor Date Night” was held at the IBSA Building in Springfield and sponsored by LifeWay Christian Resources. Read…
Devore to retire after 43 years at BCHFS
Dennis Hydrick is the new executive director of Illinois Baptist Children’s Home and Family Services. Hydrick began working alongside current Executive Director Doug Devore Aug. 15, and will take sole responsibility for the role Jan. 15, 2017. Devore has served 43 years with BCHFS, including 21 years as its leader. “My family and I were humbled by the offer to join the ministry of Baptist Children’s Home and Family Services,” Hydrick said. Read…
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