Illinois Archives - Page 7 of 13

Illinois church grieves, honors volunteer who died on missions trip

November 16, 2023

An Illinois church is grieving the loss of Randy Stover, a retired contractor who was killed in a one-car crash Nov. 9 in Phoenix, Arizona.

Honest assessment amid crisis provides ‘lessons in transparency’ for church

November 9, 2023

Pastor Michael Nave was candid about a crisis season that resulted in the termination of a staff member following accusations of moral failure and the month-long public examination of the church’s actions and responsibility.

Illinois pastors name Hamson Bivocational Pastor of the Year

November 8, 2023

Jeremy Hamson, pastor of Belle Rive Missionary Baptist Church, was named 2023 Bivocational Pastor of the Year at the Illinois Baptist State Association Pastors Conference Nov. 7.

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.

Illinois stalwart for missions and ministry dies at 87

October 24, 2023

Jack laid the groundwork for everything IMB missionaries are doing in Eastern Europe today,” a former missionary to Ukraine said.

IMB Hispanic missions team emphasizes discipleship

September 24, 2023

During Hispanic Heritage Month, the IMB is highlighting the contribution of Hispanics to global missions and celebrating the growing number of Hispanic churches committed to reaching the nations.

Former Illinois pastor pleads guilty to charge of child grooming

September 13, 2023

A former pastor in Southern Illinois pled guilty to one charge of child grooming and a second charge was dropped Sept. 11 in Jefferson County Circuit Court.