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Churches welcome new pastors

July 3, 2025 By Illinois Baptist Staff

Jeremy Montgomery

Jeremy Montgomery

Jeremy Montgomery is the new pastor at Bethel Baptist Church in Bourbonnais. A recent graduate of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary with a degree in Church Ministry and Biblical Studies, the Little Rock native has served in ministry positions for six years. He is married to Sara, a labor and delivery nurse originally from the north Chicago suburbs. They have three children.

 

Richard Ulrich

Richard Ulrich

Richard Ulrich became senior pastor of Lincoln Avenue Baptist Church in Jacksonville on June 1. A Missouri native, Ulrich served as pastor of FBC Ewing, Mo. He holds degrees from Hannibal-LaGrange University (B.S., Bible) and Southwestern Seminary (M.A. Islamic Studies). Ulrich served as an IMB Journeyman in Middle Eastern Countries. He is married to Ashley, and they have three children.

 

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