Young people and genuine experiences with God
February 13, 2026
Redefine your measurements for success if you want to reach the next generation, said Seth Conerly, pastor of Metro Community Church in Illinois.
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ERLC trustees approve statement guiding next president
February 2, 2026
The SBC’s Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC) approved a statement January 30 that will help guide the work of the public policy entity’s next president.
5 reasons churches struggle to reach the next generation
January 30, 2026
The 2026 Illinois Leadership Summit, held in Springfield January 20-21, featured four main session speakers discussing the hard work needed to reach the next generation.
How to protect your church from freezing cold
January 26, 2026
Extreme cold and water pipes can be a bad combination. That was case Thursday (January 22) at Streator Baptist Camp in Streator, Illinois, when a water pipe in the kitchen ceiling froze and then burst creating a cold, wet and costly mess for the camp.
Illinois becomes first Midwestern state to legalize assisted suicide
December 15, 2025
With less than two weeks remaining before Christmas and two days before the start of Hanukkah, there was no big announcement or splashy public signing.
First person: A response to physician-assisted suicide
December 1, 2025
The Church has been discussing topics like abortion, embryo adoption, in vitro fertilization and vaccines for many years.
‘Bro’ awakening? Young men and their return to church
November 21, 2025
Are the winds of revival blowing across the nation? More specifically, is there an awakening of young people here and abroad right now? Pastors citing
First person: ‘Senior Saints’ and what sainthood is about
November 21, 2025
Every year in Mount Vernon, Illinois, new “Senior Saints” are nominated. I am delighted that our community honors their service and citizenship. I’m also for
Dangers of sports betting spotlighted at state Baptist meeting
November 20, 2025
Messengers to the Nov. 4-5 Illinois Baptist State Association annual meeting were presented with five resolutions by the Resolutions and Christian Life Committee which were overwhelmingly approved.
Illinois Baptists honor Adams before retirement
November 12, 2025
It was a celebration of tears and laughter, as messengers at the IBSA Annual Meeting honored Executive Director Nate Adams ahead of his planned retirement. Two moments stand out.
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