Illinois Baptist Disaster Relief (IBDR) volunteers are serving in the wake of Hurricane Michael in the Southeast, while continuing to respond to damage in the Carolinas caused by Hurricane Florence. The need for IBDR volunteers is expected to continue through Thanksgiving, said Dwayne Doyle, IBDR administrative state director. Disaster Relief leaders in Florida anticipate mass […]
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Bicentennial churches celebrate milestone anniversaries
Clear Creek Baptist Association recognized two churches for 200-plus years of service at their annual meeting in October. Shiloh Baptist Church in Mounds and Jonesboro First Baptist Church are two of four “Illinois Bicentennial Churches” that have been existence since the time of Illinois’ statehood in 1818. Shiloh was established in 1817, and FBC Jonesboro […]
Not alone: Youth Encounter helps teens grow in their faith
For young Christians, following Jesus can be a lonely pursuit. Especially in today’s pressure cooker culture. It’s overwhelming, said student pastor Mark Davis, when young people have constant, instant access to information—and much of it beyond their years. In that environment, discovering and developing your faith can be difficult. It’s easy to feel alone. At […]
Chicago leaders gather for annual Equipping Conference
Ethics and Religious Liberty President Russell Moore addressed northern Illinois church leaders at an October meeting at Hillcrest Baptist Church in Country Club Hills. Moore was the featured speaker at the Friday evening session of the annual All Church Equipping Conference, sponsored by the Chicago Metro Association and the association’s African American Pastors’ Fellowship. “This […]
What voters value: Evangelicals choose issues over candidates
With one week to go before the U.S. mid-term election, new research may shed light on how evangelicals will vote. The Billy Graham Center Institute at Wheaton College and LifeWay Research in Nashville, Tenn., released an extensive study in October on how evangelicals voted in 2016, and how they feel about their decisions today. The […]
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