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Nominees

Nominees sought for IBSA Boards & Committees

June 10, 2026 By Illinois Baptist Staff

The Illinois Baptist State Association is seeking recommendations to fill positions on its boards and committees.

To submit a name, complete the Nominating Form found at IBSA.org/about/organization or click here to go directly to the form.

IBSA’s Nominating Committee recommends people to serve on the Association’s three boards: IBSA, the Baptist Foundation of Illinois (BFI), and Baptist Children’s Home and Family Services (BCHFS).

The Committee on Committees will fill at least 20 positions on IBSA’s six committees:

  • Constitution Committee
  • Credentials Committee
  • Historical Committee
  • Nominating Committee
  • Order of Business Committee
  • Resolutions and Christian Life Committees

The deadline to submit a nomination is Monday, August 3. If you have questions regarding the process, please email BarbTroeger@IBSA.org.

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