Southern Baptists gave a record $68.9 million to the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering (AAEO) in 2022, breaking the giving record for a second year in a row. Giving to the offering has exceeded records in five of the last six years. “This is incredible news for our missionaries,” said North American Mission Board (NAMB) president […]
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IBDR volunteers begin to deploy to Florida
Illinois Baptist Disaster Relief (IBDR) chainsaw and flood recovery teams have been called to serve in the Venice, Fla. area, about an hour south of Tampa. The total response effort to victims of Hurricane Ian is anticipated to be lengthy, according to IBSA Missions Director Shannon Ford. IBDR volunteers will be working on assignments in […]
Ex-pastor sentenced on grooming charge
Former pastor Joseph M. Krol was sentenced to 24 months probation in Macon County Court Friday, Sept. 30 after he pled guilty to a single charge of grooming a minor. Three other charges brought at the time of his arrest were dropped. Krol, 38, was arrested Oct. 15, 2021, at his home in Dawson after […]
Southern Baptists prepare for Florida cleanup, East Coast response to Ian
Rob Heath had a lot to do today in preparing for Hurricane Ian and a direct knowledge of the unfortunate timing of its arrival to the South Carolina coast. “We’re hearing that it may get here around midday tomorrow,” he told Baptist Press as another weather alert went off on his phone. “That’s going to […]
IBDR teams placed on ‘standby’
Illinois Baptist Disaster Relief (IBDR) volunteers have been placed on standby status to respond to ministry needs in the wake of damage caused by Hurricane Ian. As of Sept. 29, “we have no specific information regarding deployment,” said IBSA Missions Director Shannon Ford. Officials have stated the next 72 hours will be a search and […]
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