‘He has set the bar high’: IL minister celebrates 7 decades of service
July 12, 2024
J. Darrell Molen has been faithful to the Church — he has been serving churches in Illinois and other areas for seven decades now.
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Church leaders spotlight mental health stigmas, ministry opportunities
April 9, 2024
“It’s important to be willing to walk with people and be present when it’s uncomfortable” said Melissa Pryer, a registered dietician and member of Ten Mile Baptist Church, McLeansboro, Illinois.
Children’s ministry investment leads to baptism surge for IL church
April 6, 2024
Illinois pastor David Wright of Joppa Missionary Baptist Church reflects on his journey, initially questioning his effectiveness before a surge of baptisms renewed his faith.
First person: Lessons on trust from a ‘nervous flyer’
April 3, 2024
Always a nervous flyer, I prayed off and on for a few weeks before I left. But on the plane, with every bump or ding of the seatbelt sign my silent prayers took on a more frenzied pace.
WMU and its impact on churches shared by a coal miner’s daughter
March 26, 2024
Sandy Wisdom-Martin, Woman’s Missionary Union (WMU) national executive director-treasurer, shared her story of missions legacy and learning set by her father and the small Baptist church where she grew up.
‘No reason to move’: Pastor reflects on 6 decades at same church
February 14, 2024
In many parts of Illinois, there are pastors who have stayed in their churches for 15, maybe 20 years. And some longer than that, like maybe 25. But few have stayed 60 years.
Midwest Leadership Summit asks — and answers — ‘Why Christianity?’
February 4, 2024
“Our goal is never to fill the seats, but to fulfill the Great Commission.”
Wheaton College clarifies views on employees’ use of preferred pronouns
January 11, 2024
Wheaton College, a flagship evangelical school in Wheaton, Illinois, recently updated its student and employee handbooks to restrict employees’ ability to designate personal pronouns …
Judge dismisses Illinois lawsuit against school where Muslim student converted to Christianity
January 4, 2024
Parents’ suit against popular high school teacher remains active, and he has now also sued the school district, alleging school officials discriminated against his Christian faith.
Church planting leader: ‘It was great to see youth getting excited about the gospel’
December 24, 2023
Nearly 1,000 students recently attended the two locations of Youth Encounter. At the events in Marion and Bloomington, Illinois, 26 faith decisions were reported, including recommitments.
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