Nashville, Tenn. | A statement has been released by the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission called the Evangelical Statement in Support of Israel condemning the attacks on Israel, calling on Christians to pray for Israelis and Palestinians and urging policymakers to use their power to protect innocent life in the Middle East. The statement bears […]
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Six churches to affiliate at Annual Meeting
Messengers to the IBSA Annual Meeting in November will be asked to affirm the affiliation of six churches with the state association. The churches have been interviewed by the Credentials Committee, including their support for the Cooperative Program and agreement with the Baptist Faith & Message. Four of the six churches are in metro Chicago. […]
NAMB’s Annie Offering exceeds $70 million, new all-time high giving milestone
Denver | North American Mission Board (NAMB) President Kevin Ezell announced Monday evening that in 2023 Southern Baptists gave an all-time record $70.2 million to the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering (AAEO) for North American missions. Ezell shared the news during the annual fall meeting of NAMB’s board of trustees in Denver. For six of the […]
Mattoon church marks 75th
First Southern Baptist Church of Mattoon celebrated 75 years in a special service Sept. 10. Pastor John Coin preached and also provided smoked meats for the anniversary dinner. IBSA Executive Director Nate Adams was on hand to present a plaque honoring the milestone. Also present were John and Julie Calio who served the church for […]
Illinois trustee aids ERLC bylaw change
ERLC trustees approved bylaw revisions focused on the relationship between the president and the board, simplifying access to financial information and clarifying areas of decision making that require full board participation. Some of the issues were raised during the administration of former president Russell Moore and at the time of his departure. A workgroup including […]
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