“The church must reach men and millennials, if we are to effectively evangelize Illinois,” said Scott Harris as he prayed over a new emphasis for pastors and church leaders. The result is the Ignite Conference, set for September 26-27 at Tabernacle Baptist Church in Decatur. Breakout sessions will be held at the Decatur Conference Center […]
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Afghan resettlement begins
Thousands of Afghan refugees are expected to arrive in the United States in the coming weeks. Send Relief, Southern Baptists’ compassion ministry arm, has begun working with World Relief and other ministry partners. World Relief, a global Christian humanitarian organization that partners with local churches to serve vulnerable populations, has 17 offices across the United […]
Graham tour follows Route 66
Evangelist Franklin Graham launches his Route 66 preaching tour in Joliet Sept. 19. The tour will stop in St. Louis September 21 and follow “mother road” to California. Each of eight stops will feature an invitation for “those who don’t know Christ to surrender their lives to him,” according to the website. The Newsboys, Marcos […]
Illinois court favors transgender woman in Hobby Lobby suit
The Illinois Second District Appellate Court issued what some are calling a landmark ruling against Hobby Lobby Stores Inc., saying the corporation violated the state’s anti-bias law by denying a transgender woman employee access to the women’s restroom. If the ruling is not appealed and allowed to stand, it could have far-reaching implications for businesses […]
112 saved at camps
After a busy, fun, and sometimes trying summer, IBSA reported a successful return to summer camps following their closure due to Covid-19 in 2020. In seven weeks of IBSA-led camps, 691 children and students attended. That was down 33% from 2019, but overall, leaders considered it a strong return given the remaining challenges from Covid. […]
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