Illinois Baptist State Association Archives - Page 2 of 5

Lessons from an astronaut in church attendance

May 6, 2025

What does an astronaut do immediately after nine months in space? Go to church, of course.

Nate Adams announces retirement plans after nearly 20 years as executive director

February 27, 2025

During the Feb. 24–25 meetings of Illinois Baptist State Association Board Committees, Nate Adams shared with board leadership his desire to begin working with the

Iorg urges Illinois messengers that spirit of cooperation is ‘under attack’

November 22, 2024

At the Illinois Baptist State Association Annual Meeting, Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee President Jeff Iorg emphasized the value of cooperation despite cultural and denominational challenges.

First person: Do we have separation of church and … debate?

October 14, 2024

A new poll of pastors’ preferences in the upcoming presidential election shows not only the divide between clergy in political terms, but also the difficulty in talking about politics, especially in church.

‘We stand by our position’: Illinois Baptists plan appeal to loss in religious freedom case

September 10, 2024

A circuit judge in Springfield has ruled against the Illinois Baptist State Association in a suit to protect IBSA from requirements to provide employees with insurance benefits that cover abortion.

New state law could force churches, pregnancy centers to hire abortion advocates

August 26, 2024

Governor J.B. Pritzker signed House Bill 4867 (HB 4867), which amended the Illinois Human Rights Act to “prohibit discrimination based on reproductive health decisions,” according to a media release from his office.

Two days of service provide blessings to Chicagoland churches, residents

October 29, 2023

Chicagoland Baptist churches were recently served — in the name of Jesus. People from 10 states descended on Chicago over two days for dozens of projects, part of Send Relief’s Serve Tour, sponsored by the North American Mission Board.