Springfield | Pastor Bob Dickerson is returning to the IBSA staff as a part-time zone consultant for Southern Illinois. Dickerson served as Associate Executive Director for Church Strengthening prior to his return to the pastorate in 2007. For 17 years, Dickerson has served as pastor of First Baptist Church of Marion. He announced his retirement from that position in December, and rejoined the IBSA team as of January 1.
Dickerson attended Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and holds both master’s and doctoral degrees from Luther Rice Seminary. He served as associate pastor of Maryville Baptist Church, and as senior pastor for Caledonia, Union Missionary, FBC Eldorado, and FBC Duquoin. In addition to his tenure leading church strengthening, Dickerson served as IBSA Board Chair twice, most recently in 2019-2020.
“We are excited that he is now coming back to be a part of our IBSA team,” said IBSA Associate Director Mark Emerson. “Bob knows our state well, and his ministry insight will be especially appreciated in Southern Illinois.”
Dickerson is married to Robin and they have two adult sons.