First person: Working through seasons of change
July 18, 2025
Nothing is scarier than change. Well, maybe spiders are scarier, but I digress.
Illinois
Illinois Baptist summer camps set record with 2 camps remaining
July 18, 2025
This week, Michael Awbrey, Illinois Baptist State Association’s leadership development director, recently announced IBSA Summer Camps have set a record high attendance level — and the summer camp season isn’t even finished.
Illinois missions leader, national Acteens pioneer honored by WMU Foundation
June 7, 2025
Evelyn Tully of Illinois was honored with the 2025 Rosalie Hunt Devoted Patron Award tonight (June 7) during the WMU Foundation’s 30th Anniversary celebration event.
Deadly storms in Kentucky, Missouri: Baptist DR teams launch response
May 19, 2025
Southern Baptist Disaster Relief teams have mobilized across affected areas. In Kentucky, DR teams from the state — with support from Georgia Baptist teams — are helping residents in London, Somerset, Bowling Green and Benton …
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.
‘Chatham Strong’: When tragedy hits home
April 30, 2025
Three children and one teenager were killed April 2 in the village of Chatham, Illinois, when an SUV drove through the site of an afterschool program. Eric Reed, editor of the Illinois Baptist, reflects on the tragedy.
Illinois church reaches out to neighbors following tragedy
April 29, 2025
Four children were killed, and six others were injured in the village of Chatham at the YNOT Outdoor Kids Camp. Chatham Baptist Church served as the reunification site for families.
Deadly storms hit in several states, ‘historic’ life-threatening flooding expected
April 4, 2025
At least seven people are dead after tornados ripped through parts of the South and Midwest this week (April 2–4), and more life-threatening severe weather is expected through the weekend.
Deadly weekend storms sweep across US; Baptist response underway
March 17, 2025
Baptist Disaster Relief efforts in several states are underway today (March 17) following a weekend of devastating storms that hit communities across the country. More
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
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