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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.

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.

Moody Bible Institute sues Chicago school system

November 11, 2025

“Moody Bible Institute should not be forced to choose between our faith and helping students advance in their educational opportunities,” Moody President Mark Jobe said in a statement to World magazine.

Trinity Christian College to close at end of academic year

November 11, 2025

After 66 years in operation in suburban Chicago, Trinity Christian College will close at the end of the 2025-26 academic year. The school’s final commencement will be May 8, 2026.

Phil Nelson has $5 to give you if you will ask him a question or two

November 11, 2025

Pastor Phil Nelson and a few volunteers from Lakeland Baptist Church, Carbondale, would like to pay you $5 and then you can ask two questions about anything and they will answer.

Florida missions team travels to Chicago ‘to see, to serve’

October 10, 2025

The simple act of offering a cup of cold water and lemonade on a hot summer day, served with a smile and a prayer, opened hundreds of hearts to the gospel recently in downtown Chicago.