Despite debate surrounding Vice President Mike Pence’s address at the Southern Baptist Convention in Dallas, the convention hall was packed Wednesday morning when he took the stage. Pence called the SBC “one of the greatest forces for good anywhere in America.” After a few more words of praise for Southern Baptists, he shared his brief […]
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Motion to replace VP with time of prayer fails on the floor
Controversy arose Monday when the Southern Baptist Convention’s Order of Business Committee announced Vice President Mike Pence had been added to the Wednesday morning schedule. Debate online and in the convention hall centered on the appropriateness of having a political figure speak at time when the country and the denomination itself is experiencing so much […]
Baptist leader submits resolution ‘affirming dignity of women’
The annual Southern Baptist Convention is June 12-13 in Dallas, TX, and the Illinois Baptist will be there to provide complete coverage of it and the Pastors’ Conference that precedes it. You can follow our coverage here, on Facebook, Twitter, and on our IB2news blog. Messengers will elect a new president – two candidates are […]
Illinois becomes 37th state to approve ERA
The ERA (Equal Rights Amendment) was approved, 72-45, by the Illinois House in a nighttime vote on May 30. The vote does not need the approval of Governor Bruce Rauner who said he supports equal rights. The Senate approved SBRCA4 in April. Supporters say the ERA, if ratified into the US Constitution, would provide full […]
IBSA State Association Board hears ‘Pioneering’ challenge
The IBSA Board of Directors met March 27 to vote on the proposed 2019 budget and goals, welcome new members, and hear a report from Executive Director Nate Adams. Read…
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