Students find shelter amid severe storm ‘chaos’
April 24, 2026
“All you could see was smiling faces, people praising God, and good times in a midst of chaos.”
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Prayer and recovery after significant tornado damage
March 23, 2026
Nearly a week after an EF3 tornado struck Journey Church of Kankakee County, Church Treasurer Rachel Thill said she feels, “God’s inexplicable peace about the situation. We shouldn’t have any peace, but we do.”
Illinois Campers on Mission lose 2 volunteers in accident
March 12, 2026
“We’re all just one big family” is how Karen Mowers, Illinois Campers on Mission (COM) Secretary, described the volunteer evangelism ministry.
First person: Transitions and ‘true leadership’
March 3, 2026
Leadership transitions are common in life. A boss retires. An incumbent loses an election. A pastor moves to another church. A parent leaves or passes away. … Having experienced all those leadership transitions, I’ve learned they can be both good and bad, depending on the people, the situations and how well the transition is planned and implemented.
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.
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.
Foshie elected to lead Illinois Baptist State Association
December 9, 2025
Scott Foshie’s tenure as IBSA executive director officially begins April 1. But as of Jan. 1, he has a plan for his first 100 days. “In my apprenticeship season with Nate (Adams), which I am grateful for, I am also going to be in a deep listening season.”
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.
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