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Pro-life support: VP makes historic speech at DC march

February 8, 2017 By Baptist Press

Mike Pence became the first U.S. vice president to appear at the annual March for Life when he addressed thousands assembled for the event Jan. 27. Pence told pro-life activists assembled in Washington that “life is winning again in America.” Read…

Trump & the SBC: Conservative nominee wins evangelical approval, other Christians among cabinet picks

February 8, 2017 By Illinois Baptist Staff

Many voters said they voted for Trump believing he would choose conservative nominees who would reflect their values. In naming Neil Gorsuch to replace the late Justice Antonin Scalia, President Trump did exactly that. Read…

Trump: The first 14 days

February 8, 2017 By MegaAdmin

With the new Trump administration, we have a record of only 14 days since the inauguration on January 20, but the actions taken so far are both significant and sweeping.  Read…

Immigration: Baptists divided over limits on refugees

February 8, 2017 By Illinois Baptist Staff

Russell Moore, Ed Stetzer and Ronnie Floyd, three prominent Southern Baptists, took public – and differing – positions on President Trump’s executive order that restricts immigration from seven Muslim countries. Read…

Inauguration news round-up

January 23, 2017 By Illinois Baptist Staff

A round-up of presidential inauguration news about and of interest to Southern Baptists. Read…

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Featured Columns

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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