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Evangelism matters

March 31, 2026 By Doug Munton

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Once, some years ago, our family drove to the mall. Do you remember malls? When we arrived at the parking lot, our kids piled out of the minivan. Except one didn’t. My wife gasped, “Where is Rachel?” Somehow, in the confusion and mayhem of loading the family of six into the vehicle, we left our […]

3 reasons to improve connections

October 7, 2025 By Doug Munton

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I’ve said this sentiment frequently in recent days as I’ve spoken to other pastors and Christians and churches around the Illinois Baptist State Association and the Southern Baptist Convention. With the spiritual brokenness of our generation and culture, believers need each other more than ever. At the same time, pastors, Christians, and churches seem less […]

Navigating a season of change

July 8, 2025 By Doug Munton

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Nothing is scarier than change. (Well, maybe spiders are scarier, but I digress.) But here is the reality we face. Change is happening all the time, whether we like it or not. The real issue isn’t whether things will change, but how we deal with the change that is inevitable. So, let’s talk about navigating […]

Celebrating partners in ministry

April 9, 2025 By Doug Munton

Doug Munton

I look forward to meeting Tychicus in heaven one day. Do you remember Tychicus? Outside of having a great name (something for you expecting parents to consider!) Tychicus had an important role in the Bible. Let’s note a couple of things the New Testament tells us about Tychicus. (Could we call him “Ty” for short?) […]

Let’s get connected

February 19, 2025 By Doug Munton

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Do you remember playing with Legos as a child? They snap together to make all kinds of wonderful things. They are made for connections! Christians are made for connections as well. We work best when we work together. All kinds of wonderful things happen when we connect. I can’t help but notice that Christians and […]

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Answering objections

Answering objections: Luke 4:18-21, Gal. 3:28

John Howard

John Howard tackled a Sunday night sermon series at Second Baptist Church of Marion on the objections people raise to Christianity. This is an excerpt from his response to the statement: “Doesn’t Christianity oppress people?” This question may not be one you’ve grappled much with yourself, but you will eventually hear some form of this […]

Scott Foshie

I’m hearing God’s voice through you

Scott Foshie

Listening to God is an opportunity. God’s Word implores us,  “So choose life in order that you may live, you and your descendants, by loving the Lord your God, by obeying his voice, and by holding close to him; for this is your life and the length of your days…” (Deut. 30:19-20, NASB). My family’s […]

Golden opportunity: New best seller may prompt gospel conversations

Eric Reed

It’s not every day that a novel with frequent references to kindness, hope, and heaven is the top selling book at Amazon and reaches number one on the New York Times list. But Theo of Golden has. In this Easter season, the unlikely bestseller could open doors for conversations about faith like The Chosen TV […]

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Send Network marks highest number of church plants since 2016

Brandon Elrod

BOSTON – A barber’s chair became an avenue for life change when church planting missionary Jacob Ambrose embraced an unexpected opportunity to obey the calling on his life. “It was a really difficult time as we were getting settled into our house and the community,” said Ambrose, who moved from Louisiana to Boston to plant […]

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Chatham Cross Memorial

Memorial cross placed for victims

Eric Reed

Chatham | Signs in the village still declare “Chatham Strong” one year after the tragic deaths of four children and a teenage camp counselor at an afterschool program. Red ribbons that faded in the sunlight have been replaced by sign versions of the ribbon logo as the central Illinois community vows never to forget. Now […]

Missouri Baptist Children’s Home president dies from injuries

Lifeway trustees elect Ryan Blackwell as president and CEO

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Mission

“While we have not yet arrived at the destination we envision, I believe we are clearly headed in the right direction,” said IMB President Paul Chitwood to trustees in the May 22 plenary session. IMB Photo

IMB trustees appoint new missionaries, elect first woman chair

Leslie Caldwell

Richmond | International Mission Board trustees approved 65 fully funded missionaries for appointment during their May 21-22 meeting near Richmond, Virginia. The missionaries approved for appointment will be recognized during a Sending Celebration on Tuesday, June 10, at 10:08 a.m. CDT in conjunction with the Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting in Dallas. The event will […]

Metro East church plant hosts multiplication meeting

Sallateeska baptism demonstrates SBC connections

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