Shelbyville | Through its Psalm 139 Project, the SBC’s Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC) placed an ultrasound machine at a pro-life pregnancy resource center in Shelbyville in November. Family Life Center has locations in Effingham and Newton, and recently opened the Shelbyville center. Many of its volunteer workers are members of New Hope Church, […]
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AWSOM explores identity in Christ
The issue of identity was addressed at AWSOM, the annual event for teen girls, held November 3-4 at Tabernacle Baptist Church in Decatur. “There is such a search for truth today,” said Alyssa Caudill, a pastor’s wife from First Baptist Church of Carmi, who spoke at the event. “What they’re being told is that they […]
Youth Encounter produces evangelism decisions
Almost 1,000 students attended the two locations of Youth Encounter October 8. At the events in Marion and Bloomington, 26 faith decisions were reported, including recommitments. “It was great to see youth getting excited about the gospel and wanting to dig into the Word of God,” said Kevin Jones, IBSA Church Planting Director, who also […]
Great expectations among church changers
About half of regular church attenders have only attended one church as an adult, Lifeway Research reported in a new survey. Among those who go twice a month or more, 47% have belonged to one church, while one-third have attended two or three churches, and less than one-fourth have attended four or more. In most […]
Speaker urges women to break free from distraction
“We live in a culture of distraction,” Melissa Spoelstra told the women gathered at the November 8 IBSA Ministers’ Wives Luncheon. This year’s theme was “Finding Peace in the Purpose of Jesus.” Any number of things can create distractions and cause harm to your walk with God she warned. “Just like we do physical hygiene, […]
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