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Leverage others’ strengths

February 8, 2017 By Illinois Baptist Staff

“All people experience things emotionally before their reason kicks in, but not all people do this at the same level,” Carmen Halsey said. “Understanding the differences of how this works within a team will increase performance and decrease time wasted.” Read…

In times like these: Ministry must be ‘creative, winsome, determined’

February 8, 2017 By Illinois Baptist Staff

“This year, the IBSA staff will prioritize evangelism and discipleship, leadership development, and next generation strategies among churches, even as we continue to facilitate church planting and missions,” IBSA Executive Director Nate Adams said. Read…

Cultivate spiritual health

February 8, 2017 By Meredith Flynn

“Spiritual build-up prepares us for burnout and blind spots that we know are on the horizon,” Heath Tibbetts said during his breakout session on the spiritual health of a leader. Read…

Tower gives intercessors a ‘God’s-eye view’

February 8, 2017 By Joseph Dorsey

Fifty church leaders gathered 99 stories up on Saturday, January 28, to pray over—the third-largest city in the U.S.: Chicago. Read…

Public life: SBC pastors at inaugural events

February 8, 2017 By Illinois Baptist Staff

The pastor of FBC Dallas, Robert Jeffress, stood in the pulpit of an Episcopal church and preached to the incoming president on inauguration morning. He preached about an unexpected leader, Nehemiah, who built a wall around Jerusalem. “You see, God is not against building walls,” he said. Read…

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Doug Munton

Something bigger than ‘us’

Doug Munton

The longer I live, the more I value connecting with others. I see that I am part of something bigger than me and that I need the contributions of others in my life and in the work of the kingdom of God. This is why I am excited about joining with other Illinois Baptists at […]

Scott Foshie

An honest word about our CP giving

Scott Foshie

The first six months of serving you have been filled with encouragement and hope. God is bringing a new season of harvest across our state, with rising attendance, baptisms, and outreach opportunities. We are answering his invitation to join him in his work as we say “yes” to opportunities to show up in the lives […]

What if leadership isn’t the main issue?

Carmen Halsey-Menghini

Recently, I’ve been reflecting on something Henry Blackaby said: “The church doesn’t have a leadership problem; it has a discipleship problem.” I’ve found myself thinking about that, especially when talking with pastors of smaller churches who are discouraged because they don’t see enough people stepping into leadership roles. What if the question isn’t “Why aren’t […]

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Something bigger than ‘us’

Doug Munton

The longer I live, the more I value connecting with others. I see that I am part of something bigger than me and that I need the contributions of others in my life and in the work of the kingdom of God. This is why I am excited about joining with other Illinois Baptists at […]

News

Ministry fair

Ministry fair makes connections

Kayla Houchin

Marion | Woman’s Missionary Union (WMU) of Williamson Baptist Association held their third annual Ministry Fair in September. “It started as something new and different as a way to connect our churches and people in the churches with ministries in the area,” said Tammy Samples, WMU leadership team member. “We wanted them to see how […]

Cooperative Program giving remains the same year over year

Tully recalls early promise of Wisdom-Martin

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Mission

World Cup scores for digital witness

Illinois Baptist Staff

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup roared to a close and Spain left holding the trophy, Southern Baptist churches and missionaries around the world prayed for impact that outlasts the hardware. Southern Baptists mission boards joined churches and associations in digital and in-person outreach, as North America hosted the World Cup for the first time […]

IMB trustees appoint new missionaries, elect first woman chair

Metro East church plant hosts multiplication meeting

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