A bill working its way through the Illinois Senate proposes mandatory training for clergy to recognize signs of child abuse is causing concern among religious liberty advocates. Senate Bill 912, the Abused Child-Reporter Training Bill, mandates anyone who is a designated reporter of abused children (teachers, physicians, clergy) as deemed by the Abused and Neglected […]
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SBC News Gaines addresses controversy; Platt apologizes, Texas megachurch withholds funds
Controversies involving the ERLC, the IMB, and the Trump administration arose at an annual meeting of SBC state convention executive directors and Southern Baptist newspaper editors in mid-February. Read…
Illinois Disaster Relief volunteers at work in northern and southern parts of state
The storms that swept through the Midwest Feb. 28 developed into tornadoes when they went through southern and northern Illinois. Now, Illinois Baptist Disaster Relief (IBDR) volunteers are assisting victims with storm clean-up efforts. Working in the southern Illinois town of Vergennes, volunteer Don Kragness told local television station WSIL, “We are here, basically, because […]
Uniquely designed for ministry; Ministers’ wives to ‘discover their influence’ at annual retreat
“This year’s retreat will focus on the minister’s wife as an individual—her design, her gifts, and her strengths,” Carmen Halsey said. Read…
IBSA events Renewing the church; God’s glory is focus of conference for pastors
Pastors are invited to a one-day retreat this spring focused on bringing new life to churches in new of renewal, at the association’s two camp facilities: Lake Sallateeska in Pinckneyville on March 31, and Streator Baptist camp on April 1. Read…
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